The Advising Center promotes student success by providing students with the information, guidance and support they need to make informed decisions. Advisors encourage students to take responsibility for achieving their academic goals, empowering students as they set out on the road to lifelong learning.
Throughout the advising process students are provided with opportunities to:
- Learn about educational options, degree requirements and University policies
- Clarify educational, career and life goals through the development of a meaningful academic plan
- Become familiar with support services and resources
Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Advising Center staff and advisors are available remotely and in person. Contact your assigned academic advisor for assistance with course selection and registration. Email advising@neiu.edu or call (773) 442-5470 if you have any questions.
The Advising Center is located on the west side of the lower level of Lech Walesa Hall in Room LWH 0027. Advisors meet with students virtually, by phone, and in-person appointments as well as during walk-in hours.
Who is My Advisor?
Advisors in the Advising Center offer general advising to students already admitted to NEIU. Advising is available for both first-year students and undecided transfer students with less than 45 credit hours completed. You can locate your assigned advisor in NEIUport or NEIUStar. If you need assistance locating the name of your advisor, please email advising@neiu.edu.
First-Year and Continuing Students
Lynn Bryan Schedule an appointment
Mark Gunter Schedule an appointment
Evdoxia Irantos Schedule an appointment
Jaime Mendoza Schedule an appointment
Karla Rodriguez Schedule an appointment
Kendra Stern Schedule an appointment
Transfer Students With an Intended Major
Professional advisors and departmental major advisors in the Colleges assist students who know what they intend to major in. View the contact information for an advisor in your intended major.
Transfer Students Without an Intended Major
A-D Karla Rodriguez Schedule an appointment
E-H Jaime Mendoza Schedule an appointment
I-M Kendra Stern Schedule an appointment
N-Q Evdoxia Irantos Schedule an appointment
R-U Lynn Bryan Schedule an appointment
V-Z Mark Gunter Schedule an appointment
Please note that walk-in hours and appointment availability are subject to change during University orientations, holidays and other special events. During peak registration periods the Center gets busy and wait times may be lengthy, particularly between noon-3:00 p.m. Please try to plan accordingly.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING
If you are a Northeastern Illinois University student who is planning to attend law school or a professional health program after graduation, the director of Pre-Professional Advising can assist you with personal attention, support and guidance as you pursue your goals by providing you with the necessary information related to prerequisites, entrance exams, the application process and other services.
PROYECTO PA'LANTE
The mission of Proyecto Pa’Lante is to increase Latina/o student access to and success in higher education at Northeastern Illinois University. The program does this through a holistic and culturally relevant approach to enhance student learning, intercultural competencies and leadership development through excellent programs and services that create a strong University support network for Latino students transitioning to, and within, Northeastern Illinois University.
PROJECT SUCCESS
Project Success was established in 1968 as an educational access and equity program, the main focus was to recruit and retain African American students. Today, Project Success remains dedicated to access and equity by serving students of all races, ethnicities, nationalities and backgrounds, making it one of the most diverse programs on campus.
