Advising & Placement

In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. We will chat about the differences between high school and college chemistry classes, study skills to develop moving forward, and time management.

If you have had previous difficulties in MCB courses or are worried about a particular one this semester, join us for a discussion/workshop that will help you manage time better and identify the skills necessary for success in the major. You’ll also learn how to take notes, think critically, and approach exams in a scientific context.

In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. We will chat about the differences between high school and college chemistry classes, study skills to develop moving forward, and time management.

Not sure what you want to major in—or how your major connects to your future career? Join us for an interactive introduction to Life Design and explore how your interests, values, and experiences can guide your decisions. Learn practical tools to navigate uncertainty, explore possibilities, and take your next step with confidence.

This workshop is here to help. We will introduce the idea of metacognitive learning and find out how that can help you study more efficiently. We'll give you tips about how to summarize your notes, break down your syllabus and practice for your next exam.

Learn more about the landscape of higher education

Military-connected students are invited to explore academic pathways, career opportunities, and strategies for navigating the transition to Illinois. Learn how your strengths and experiences can inform your goals, discover how VA educational benefits support academic planning, and connect with the Chez Veterans Center's mentorship, community, and support network.

Curious about how research might fit into your journey at Illinois? Come learn more from the Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassadors!

Join us to learn more about the Intercollegiate Transfer Process and planful decision making.

In this workshop, you will learn the different aspects of healthy individual brainstorming and decision-making processes. Everyone will practice different types of thinking to facilitate effective and efficient decisions for themselves and their organizations.

Psychology 100 requires absorbing a large amount of information at a fast pace. Exams consist of challenging multiple-choice exams that require being able to apply the concepts. This workshop will focus on strategies for navigating and absorbing the content in a psychology class in a way that aligns with the demands of challenging multiple-choice exams.

Choosing a major can be a stressful time. Between juggling your own expectations, family expectations, personal interests, and financial security, this decision can cause anxiety and decision fatigue. It is our hope to provide you with various coping mechanisms and resources to help you manage this stress and empower you to make an informed decision.

Are you worried about what to put on your resume? Is this your first time? Join this session to learn about formatting your resume for your upcoming ICT application. We will not be providing individual reviews!

The “AI Conversation Toolkit” helps graduate students and faculty navigate if, when, and how to use AI in research. In this workshop, we’ll walk students and faculty through the toolkit, which includes: understanding responsible tool use, evaluating tools, assessing risk, and communicating expectations.

This presentation will build on the previous presentation and help you evaluate: Did my exam performance reflect my expectations? Do my expectations of my exam performance reflect my knowledge of the material? How would I know? How can I evaluate my exam taking strategy? How can I improve my study plan and exam-taking strategy?