Academic Advising
If you have been admitted into a major, you will be advised by your advisor in University College until you have exceeded 24 credit hours.
Once you have surpassed 24 hours, you will then need to schedule future appointments with your departmental advisor in Arts Technology.
To schedule an appointment, please call the Program in Arts Technology at 309.438.3921. We are located in the Center for the Visual Arts, Room 216C.
Advising hours are available by appointment.
Academic Advisor
Ms. Jody DeCremer, M.S., Assistant to the Director
Undergraduate Advisor, Arts Technology
Illinois State University
College of Fine Arts, Campus Box 5600
Normal IL 61790-5600
E-Mail:
Phone: (309) 438-3921
Fax: (309) 438-8318
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Admission to the Arts Technology Program is closed for Spring 2010!
Advising Etiquette
- Make an appointment with me PRIOR to your registration date.
An hour before is not considered PRIOR. The best way to set up an appointment is to email me your open times. Do not show up to my office during registration without an appointment asking to be advised.
- Know what courses are being offered!
The courses are posted on iCampus, on the Arts tech site (http://www.cfa.ilstu.edu/arts_tech/undergraduate/) and outside of my office (CVA 216C) on the bulletin board.
- I DO NOT personally handle any of the clearances for any other departments, I am at the mercy of the Art, Music and Theatre Department. Some take care of them as soon as I send them, some take their time. Please wait two days after your registration day before you call or email me about the status of the clearance.
- Office Hours
First appointment is at 8:00am - last appointment of the day is 3:15pm
- I am more than happy to send you your Advising and Tracking sheets prior to your appointment.
- Any and all forms associated with the Arts Technology Department (including Independent Study and Internships) can be found on my Advising Forms webpage: http://www.cfa.ilstu.edu/arts_tech/forms/
Why you need a Clearance
Arts Technology classes will ALWAYS have “0” in the “Open Seats” category in iCampus. We do this so that only Arts Technology majors can take the classes. For that reason you will need a “Clearance” so that you can register for the course.
Academic Advising at Illinois State University is an integral part of the educational process. Working in partnership with advisors, students learn about academic policies, procedures, and university resources to develop strategies to pursue their individual educational goals.
Illinois State advisors
- provide an encouraging and supportive environment for students to share their goals, concerns, and interests.
- understand and effectively communicate Illinois State degree requirements.
- assist students in making informed course decisions and finding majors.refer students to appropriate resources, maintain confidentiality of student records as outlined in the University Catalog.
- uphold the values, policies, and procedures of their schools, departments, and Illinois State University.
Illinois State students
- schedule regular and timely appointments with their advisors.
- regularly review their academic progress and assume responsibility for meeting academic requirements.
- craft coherent educational plans based on assessment of abilities, aspirations, interests, and values.
- read both print and electronic university communication and respond when required.
- assume responsibility for all decisions and actions which may impact academic and career options.
