Department of English at Illinois State University

Important Deadlines

Friday, Feb. 10
2:00 PM, STV 133
Advising meeting for prospective majors.

Friday, Feb. 17
1:00 PM, STV 133
Advising meeting for prospective majors.

Wednesday, Feb. 29, Midnight
Deadline for admission for the Spring 2012 semester.

Monday, April 2, 2012
English scholarship applications due.

 

Undergraduate Catalog

English Department Academic Advising

The English Department at ISU is committed to helping our students through all stages of their undergraduate education, from admission to the department to graduation and beyond. Our advising process is designed to help students succeed in whatever their future may hold for them.

 

English Department Wait List

To request a seat in an English course, please fill out our wait list form for summer or fall:

Requests will be accomodated on a case by case basis based on major or minor requirements, general education requirements, etc.

Once you have filled out the form, we will contact you if a seat becomes available.

While you wait, however, we encourage you to continue to check iCampus and to add the course you want, should a seat become available.

 

Finding Your Advisor

Unsure of where who your advisor is or where to find them? On this page, you can:

  • Find out who your advisor is
  • Check your advisor's calendar
  • Schedule an appointment

Learn more about finding your advisor.

Advising Forms

To assist students in planning out their course of study, the English Department has prepared plans of study and checklists. Students should use these materials to prepare for meeting with their advisor.

Learn more about Advising Forms.

 

Advising Goals and Responsibilities

This page explains:

  • Our goals for the advising process.
  • What you need to do to get the most out of your meetings with your advisor.

Learn more about Advising Goals and Responsibilities.

Tips for Transfer Students

Thinking of transfering to ISU as an English Major? This page has some tips on what community college classes can best prepare you to be an ISU English Major.

Read our Tips for Transfer Students

University Advising Resources

More advising resources may be found at University College or the Office of the University Registrar.