Advisement

The FCS Advisement Office is here to guide and motivate you to become an informed and active participant in your academic planning. With accurate information and planning you can maximize your time here at Illinois State University and achieve all of your academic goals.  

Who is advised in the FCS Advisement Office?

• Students with a minimum of 24 credit hours earned who are declared FCS majors
• If you have under 24 hours completed or you are classified as a general student, you are assigned an advisor in the University College Academic Advisement Center. Call (309) 438-7604 to schedule an appointment.

What do I do now that I am an FCS Student?

• Declared students in FCS must complete a plan of study form. This should be completed by the student the first semester of his or her sophomore year or during a transfer student's first semester.     
• The student and the advisor will meet to discuss the plan and make necessary revisions or additions.  Both the advisor and the student will have copies and students MUST bring their copy with them to every advisement session.
• Students should have contact with the advisor each semester.  It is recommended that students  meet with the advisor prior to the Advanced Registration Period.   
• Seniors in Family and Consumer Sciences are strongly encouraged to meet or e-mail the advisor regarding their last semester prior to the start of the Advanced Registration Period.

Resources to help you with your academic planning.

• On-line Undergraduate Catalog (pdf format)
• Your Updated Academic Progress Summary available from the Student Services and Referral Center in Moulton Hall 107.  Need to show your student ID.  Students should get an updated copy each semester. 
• Illinois State University's General Education Program
• Four-Year and Transfer Student suggested plans of study for each program:
• Apparel, Merchandising and Design
• Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
• Human Development
• Family Resources
• Consumer Services
• Teacher Education
• Interior and Environmental Design
• Please also review ISU's resources for current students. 
• The Office of the University Registrar's Web site offers helpful information such as an on-line version of the Class Registration Directory and printable forms (graduation application). 
• The Freshman Link (Resources for new and current freshmen students)
• Your Transfer Links (Resources for new and current transfer students)
• Honors Program 
• Financial Aid Office

Resources for Food, Nutrition and Dietetic Students

The following are in PDF file format for you to review or print.

• DPD Fact Sheet
• DPD Student Handout
• Request for Verification Statement
• Dietetic Internship Application Information Web site
  If you are currently a student in one of Dr. Cullen's courses you should already have access, if not, please Dr. Cullen, the DPD Director to request access.  Please note that you must be a current student at Illinois State to have access to this site.
• The American Dietetic Association Web site is another great resource for students.

Resources for Graduate Students

• Important deadlines for students preparing for graduation
• Graduate Student Association
• Milner Library
• Research Symposium
• Thesis Information
• Helpful Educational Links 

Forms

• Graduate Assistantship Application
• Course Override Form
• Application form for Graduate Degree or Certificate (PDF format)
• Request for Transfer of Credit for Graduate Degree Students in Masters Programs. (PDF format)
• Request to participate "Early" in Commencement Ceremony for Masters and Specialists Degrees in the Semester Prior to Actual Completion of Degree (PDF format)
• Thesis Proposal Approval Form (PDF format) 
• Selected Problems/Independent Study Form - available in the FCS office
• Steps for completion of degree

Would you like to become a member of the Honors Program?

The number of FCS majors enrolled in the University Honors Program continues to increase.  Transfer and Native Students should complete the application form available in the Honors Office.  A transfer or Illinois State GPA of a 3.5 or higher is typical. If you would like more information about the Honors Program please visit its Web site.  Information is also available in the Illinois State University Catalog. 

Requirements for FCS Departmental Honors:

• Full-time student
• Declared family and consumer sciences major
• Overall 3.3 GPA and a 3.5 GPA in FCS
• Students must complete three in-course honors classes at the 200-level or above (at least two must be taken in the department), 
• A minimum of three hours in FCS 299 culminating in a substantial research paper.  In-course honors work is offered at the discretion of the instructor.