How Do I Support . . .
Students with Enrollment/Registration Issues
Students with Mental Health Concerns/Personal Challenges
Students with Academic Challenges
Students with Attendance Concerns
Students with Major Requirements/Graduation Concerns
Students with Financial Challenges
Students Exploring Major & Career Options
Students with Enrollment/Registration Issues
myIllini
Portal to access personal information, register for classes, view class schedules, access student accounts, see grades and transcripts, and update contact information.
Registration Process
Information on registration time tickets and step-by-step procedures.
Academic Calendars
Information on official academic dates including the deadlines for adding and dropping classes.
Placement & Proficiency (PNP/AP)
Site to check placement and proficiency scores such as placement test scores, ACT scores, and high school information.
Students with Mental Health Concerns/Personal Challenges
Wellness
Guidance for deciding how to best assist a student and how to get connected to services for mental health, wellness, access, and accommodation.
Counseling Center
Services to help students address emotional, interpersonal, and academic concerns.
FAA Embedded Counselor
Our embedded counselor, Bryan Deutsch, LCSW (bmdeuts2@illinois.edu), is housed in the Architecture Building. Bryan offers counseling services to all students in FAA, gives consultations to faculty and staff, and will provide workshops as requested.
McKinley Mental Health Program
Assessments and recommendations for treatment for a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Office of the Dean of Students/Student Assistance Center (ODOS)
Assistance with questions about university policies and procedures, absences, and health/mental health concerns.
Emergency Dean
Support for any student experiencing an emergency after 5 p.m. that requires an immediate university response.
We Care (Sexual Misconduct Support, Response & Prevention)
Information about making a report, confidential resources, rights, and options.
Students with Academic Challenges
Office of Academic Affairs
If you have questions about course policies or form procedures, please contact the FAA Office of Undergraduate Affairs. You may reach out to a dean in the FAA Academic Affairs Office to refer a student or to consult on a student concern.
Disability Resources & Educational Services (DRES)
Information about all disability services on campus.
Office of Minority Student Affairs
Tutoring and academic services provided by well-trained tutors.
Student Success Toolkit
Designed by the Division of General Studies to assist students with learning skills.
Technology Issues
The Technology Loan Program and the Student Technology Program are no longer accepting loan requests. Students who are experiencing challenges with technology due to a temporary hardship should be encouraged to talk with FAA Academic Affairs or the Student Assistance Center about potential emergency funds or campus options.
Tutoring Resources
Tutoring options on campus for students who need assistance with writing or specific courses.
Students with Attendance Concerns
COVID-19-Related Absences
The Student Code continues to be the guiding document for handling excused absences. Determinations of excused absences are made by the instructor. A student who is absent for an extended period is encouraged to contact the instructor and obtain a letter from the Student Assistance Center in the Office of the Dean of Students.
About Absence Letters
Student Code Class Attendance Policy
Irregular Attendance Form
If a student has missed more than three consecutive course sessions, please submit an irregular attendance form to notify the college. Once we receive one of these reports, we will reach out to the student via the secure message delivery system to encourage them to follow up with you about the attendance policy stated in the syllabus or to contact the college office to address any personal challenges they may be experiencing. If you indicate any specific personal concerns on the form or the student does not acknowledge receipt of the message within a week, the college office will directly reach out to the student via phone or work in partnership with the Student Assistance Center (ODOS) to get in contact with the student. If you would like to consult on how to best support a student, please contact the FAA Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office to speak with a dean.
Please note that once you have submitted an irregular attendance form for a student in your course, it is not necessary to submit another form for the same student. If the student’s attendance does not improve, we encourage you to submit the grade earned at the end of the term. Students who have extenuating circumstances should always be encouraged to explore their academic options with their academic advisor or the FAA Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office.
Additional Resources
Sample Course Attendance Policies
Sample Course Policies for Missed Exams
Students with Major Requirements/Graduation Concerns
Course Explorer
Connections to the class schedule and catalog, programs of study, and general education requirements.
Degree Audit System—DARS for Advisors/U.Achieve
The system allows you to run a degree audit to determine how a student is progressing toward graduation. As of fall 2017 the system changed to U.Achieve (if you are unable to view it, please contact FAA Undergraduate Academic Affairs to request access).
Transferology
Students may use this tool to identify coursework that will transfer to the university.
FAA Degrees
Information on earning a minor or concurrent dual degree.
Graduation/FAA Commencement Guide
Students should be encouraged to follow these steps to prepare for graduation.
Students with Financial Challenges
Bates Scholarship Fund for Continuing FAA Student Success
This scholarship is offered by the college to assist FAA students in good standing who encounter an unforeseen financial need. The application is available at the start of each fall and spring term. The maximum award is $1,000. Students may contact faa-uaa@illinois.edu for application details.
Financial Concerns (Office of the Dean of Students)
Campus programs and local resources that may provide financial relief, food options, and housing assistance to students who are struggling financially.
Office of Student Financial Aid
Various types of aid information available on campus, federally, or through the state.
Scholarship Database
Searchable list of scholarships offered by the university with information about application procedures.
University Bursar
Students with Diverse Needs
Disability Resources & Educational Services (DRES)
Information about all disability services on campus.
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
Information on international status, immigration, programming, and advocacy.
Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging
Details about support, services, and programming offered by the six cultural and resource centers on campus.
Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA)
Support services and activities to assist underrepresented groups on campus.
Report an Incident (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
Starting point for students to report bias-motivated incidents, sexual misconduct, and barriers to access.
Students Exploring Major & Career Options
Changing My Major (Undergraduate): A Guide to the Intercollegiate Transfer (ICT) Process
Information on the requirements necessary to change a major.
FAA Career Services
Workshops, job fairs, and lectures by experts in their specific fields.
The Career Center
Career information, general career counseling services, resources, and campus-wide events.
Students Seeking to Study Abroad
Study Abroad with FAA International Programs
Information on recommended FAA study abroad programs, planning, the course approval process, and program costs.
Education Abroad
Assistance with a broad range of international study and educational opportunities abroad.
Honors Students
Honors
Information about James Scholar program requirements, honors project procedures, the Campus Honors Program, the Dean’s List, the Bronze Tablet, and criteria for earning honors recognition at graduation.
Special Forms for Advisors & Faculty
- I Grade Request Form
- Irregular Attendance Form
- Late Course Change Form
- Minor Modification Form
- Refer a Student—Office of the Dean of Students/Student Assistance Center
- Suicide Incident Referral
- Supplemental Grade Report Form
All student forms are available on the Student Forms page