Academic advisors are assigned based on the student's last name. Please refer to your Student Center or Degree Progress Report to see the academic advisor assigned to you.
Students can meet with a Driehaus academic advisor by appointment, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours most weeks of the year. Schedule your 30-minute appointment by calling (312) 362-5358. Though it is best to meet in-person with an advisor, phone appointments are possible when students are unable to come to campus. During phone appointments, students must have access to a computer.
When planning your course schedule, it is best to see an advisor well before registration begins:
- For autumn quarter, see an advisor in April
- For winter quarter, see an advisor in late September or early October
- For spring quarter, see an advisor in late January or early February
- For summer quarter, see an advisor in late January or early February
Advising Topics
Students with questions about the advising topics noted below should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor as soon as possible. Your advisor will ensure full understanding of how to progress through the degree program in a timely manner, and they can refer you to campus-wide resources available to help you stay on track to graduation.
| Topic |
General Time Period |
| Discuss placement scores |
At orientation |
| Course planning for the next term |
After week one and before week six every term |
| Major/minor intent |
Freshman and sophomore years, especially if undecided |
| Experiential learning requirement |
End of sophomore year |
| Degree progress |
Every year as needed |
| Declaration of major |
Junior year |
| Applying for degree conferral |
Beginning of senior year |
| Preparing for commencement |
Winter Quarter of senior year |