Explore Your Options
The Division of General Studies is the advising hub for University of Illinois students who wish to explore their options before declaring a major. We also serve students in transition between colleges or majors. The DGS student body comprises approximately 3,300 students—or nearly 11 percent of all Illinois undergraduates.
Whether you are a current DGS student, a prospective student or parent, or a high school guidance counselor, we encourage you to explore our website and learn about the exciting opportunities we bring to academic exploration.
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| September 25, 2008 Outstanding Advisor Next week, academic advisor Sarah Watson will be traveling to Chicago to pick up a national award! That's right, Sarah will be recognized for earning an Outstanding New Advisor Award by the National Academic Advising Association. Sarah feels both excited and thankful for her achievement. "What I love most is helping others, and it's an honor to be recognized for that." Sarah has been working with DGS students since Fall 2006. More... |
September 24, 2008 New Advisor Joins DGS DGS welcomes its newest academic advisor, Ryan Tomasiewicz. That's pronounced "tom-ah-se-vich" by the way. Most of us just call him Ryan! Ryan joins the DGS advising team after working 5 years as a Residence Hall Director in University Housing here at Ilinois. What's his favorite book, you might ask? Well it's definitely Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. Send Ryan an email and congratulate him on the new position! |
September 8, 2008 Majors and Minors Fair Are you exploring possible majors? Wondering what minor may be right for you? Do you know there are nearly 190 major options and over 90 minors at Illinois? Join us at the 7th annual Majors and Minors Fair on October 9 to help make sense of it all. Talk with college and departmental representatives, grab helpful information, and begin to realize your future... More.. |
August 21, 2008 Olympics, Illini, and Undeclared Did you know that 4 of the 7 Illini competing at the Olympics began their studies as undeclared students? Perhaps our sound advising was the key to their ultimate success... Whatever the reasons, we congratulate our former General Curriculum students: Kevin Anderson, Susanna Kallur, Justin Spring, Emily Zurrer, and the other Illini for their oustanding accomplishments. More... |