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Academic Advising

From admission to graduation, your academic advisor is your partner in success. Whether you need help choosing a major or connecting with university resources, your advisor is here to guide you every step of the way—helping you stay on track for graduation and prepare for life beyond GovState. Reach out to your advisor or schedule an appointment today to keep your academic journey moving toward greatness.

Resources

Student Expectations

As a student, you are expected to carry out the following responsibilities to ensure you receive the adequate advising services you need for success:

  • Keep track of all of your advising materials
  • Come to advising appointments prepared with questions
  • Fully understand your degree requirements and how to access university and program policies and procedures
  • Be fully aware of all deadlines. Check the University Academic Calendar regularly
  • Accept responsibility for your actions, decisions, and academic performance
  • Check your GovState e-mail regularly

Advisor Expectations

Academic advisors must meet the following expectations to ensure you are receiving the appropriate guidance towards graduation:

  • Assist students with planning academic programs
  • Communicate the programs curriculum, requirements, policies and procedures
  • Provide an advising environment that is open, respectful and supportive
  • Maintain confidentiality (as per FERPA regulations)
  • Encourage and support students in fulfilling their academic goals
Academic Majors & Career Information

Select your student type to find your advisor

Undergraduate Academic Advising

Whether you’re starting as a first-year student, (a declared major at 24+ credits), and  exploring your major options, our team of advisors are here to help you thrive. We’re committed to keeping you on the right path toward earning your degree.

Advising Guides for Freshmen and Sophomores
    General Studies Advising

    General Studies

    Students last name A to L
    Rebecca Schreurs
    Academic Resource Center
    708.235.7304
    rschreurs@govst.edu

    Students last name M to Z
    Nicole Richardson
    Office C-1317
    708.235.6805
    nrichardson@govst.edu

    Undergraduate Advising for Undecided/Undeclared (Transfer)

    Choosing a major can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. The Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising for Undecided and Undeclared Transfer students, is here to help you explore your options, select the right courses, and connect with helpful campus resources. We’ll work with you to find the major that best fits your goals and interests at Governors State University.

    Have questions? Email advising@govst.edu.

    Undergraduate Advising for College of Arts and Sciences

    Locate your major below to find your advisor.

    Anthropology and Sociology, BA

    Jacquelynn Q. Puckett
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.6825
    Email: jpuckett@govst.edu

    Art (Film), BFA

    Jacquelynn Q. Puckett
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.6825
    Email: jpuckett@govst.edu

    Art (Graphic Design), BFA

    Jacquelynn Q. Puckett
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.6825
    Email: jpuckett@govst.edu

    Art (Studio), BFA

    Jacquelynn Q. Puckett
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.6825
    Email: jpuckett@govst.edu

    Biology, BS

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Biology Teacher Education, BS & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Chemistry, BS

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Chemistry Teacher Education, BS & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Communication, BA

    Catina Thomas
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.4569
    Email: cthomas9@govst.edu

    Computer Science, BS

    Sommer Lee
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.3339
    slee9@govst.edu

    Criminal Justice, BA

    Catina Thomas
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.4569
    Email: cthomas9@govst.edu

    English, BA

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    English Teacher Education, BA & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Gender and Sexuality Studies, BA

    Noreen Heidelberg
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.7606
    Email: nheidelberg@govst.edu

    History, BA

    Sommer Lee
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.3339
    Email: slee9@govst.edu

    Information Technology, BS

    Sommer Lee
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.3339
    Email:slee9@govst.edu

    Interdisciplinary Studies, BA

    Noreen Heidelberg
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.7606
    Email: nheidelberg@govst.edu

    Mathematics, BA

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Mathematics Teacher Education, BA & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Media Studies (Global Media and Information Flow), BA

    Catina Thomas
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.4569
    Email: cthomas9@govst.edu

    Media Studies (Media Industry and Production), BA

    Catina Thomas
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.4569
    Email: cthomas9@govst.edu

    Media Studies (Social Networking and Participatory Culture), BA

    Catina Thomas
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.4569
    Email: cthomas9@govst.edu

    Political Science, BA

    Zachary Nelson
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.7643
    Email: znelson5@govst.edu

    Social Sciences Teacher Education, BA & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Theatre and Performance Studies, BA

    Jacquelynn Q. Puckett
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.6825
    Email: jpuckett@govst.edu

    Undergraduate Advising for College of Health and Human Services

    Locate your major below to find your advisor.

    Communication Disorders, BHS

    Christopher Mendoza
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.2840
    Email: cmendoza5@govst.edu

    Community Health, BHS

    Christopher Mendoza
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.2840
    Email: cmendoza5@govst.edu

    Health Administration, BHA

    Catina Thomas
    Office Location: C3389
    Phone: 708.534.4569
    Email: cthomas9@govst.edu

    Health Informatics, BS

    Catina Thomas
    Office Location: C3389
    Phone: 708.534.4569
    Email: cthomas9@govst.edu

    Nursing, BSN

    Noreen Heidelberg
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.7606
    Email: nheidelberg@govst.edu

    Social Work, BSW

    Christopher Mendoza
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.2840
    Email: cmendoza5@govst.edu

    Undergraduate Advising for College of Business

    Locate your major below to find your advisor.

    Accounting, BS

    Jacquelynn Puckett
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.6825
    Email: jpuckett@govst.edu

    Business Administration, BA

    Students last name A to L
    Jacquelynn Puckett
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.6825
    Email: jpuckett@govst.edu

    Students last name M to Z
    Jennifer Taylor
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.3351
    Email: jtaylor@govst.edu

    Business and Applied Science, BA

    Jennifer Taylor
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.3351
    Email: jtaylor@govst.edu

    Economics, BA

    Jennifer Taylor
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.3351
    Email: jtaylor@govst.edu

    Manufacturing Management, BA

    Jennifer Taylor
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.3351
    Email: jtaylor@govst.edu

    Undergraduate Advising for College of Education and Human Development

    Locate your major below to find your advisor.

    Biology Teacher Education, BS & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Chemistry Teacher Education, BS & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Early Childhood Education, BA

    Lynette Miller
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.3360
    Email: lmiller13@govst.edu

    Elementary Education, BA

    Lynette Miller
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.235.3360
    Email: lmiller13@govst.edu

    English Teacher Education, BA & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708-534-8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Mathematics Teacher Education, BA & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708-534-8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Psychology, BA

    Ivan Soto
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708.534.8045
    Email: isoto@govst.edu

    Social Sciences Teacher Education, BA & Certificate

    Novalla Coleman
    Office Location: C3385
    Phone: 708-534-8393
    Email: ncoleman3@govst.edu

    Minors

    Discover the best minor for you from Governors State's diverse list of offerings that will supplement your major and take your educational experience to the next level!

    Minors

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    • 3-D Animation and Modeling

    A

    • Accounting
    • Addictions Studies
    • American Studies (Social Science)
    • Anthropology
    • Art
    • Art History

    B

    • Biology
    • Business Administration

    C

    • Chemistry
    • Computer Science
    • Creative Writing
    • Criminal Justice

    D

    • Dance

    E

    • Economics
    • English
    • Entrepreneurship

    F

    • Film
    • Finance
    • Financial Planning
    • Forensic Psychology

    G

    • Game Design
    • Gender and Sexuality Studies
    • Global Studies (Social Science)

    H

    • History
    • Human Communication

    I

    • Industrial/Organizational Psychology

    L

    • Latin American, Caribbean, and Latina/o Studies

    M

    • Management Information Systems
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Mathematics
    • Media Studies

    P

    • Philosophy
    • Practical and Professional Ethics
    • Pre-Law
    • Psychology

    R

    • Religious Studies

    S

    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Spanish

    T

    • Theatre and Performance Studies

    Change of Minor Form

    Ready to declare or change your minor? Download and fill out the Change of Minor form by clicking the button below and submit it to your advisor.

    Minors FAQs

    Have more questions about the minors Governors State has to offer? Download our University Minors FAQs to learn more.

    Graduate Academic Advising

    Governors State's graduate academic advisors are here to guide you on the best path towards your advanced degree or certificate. If you want to reach out to your advisor or locate program-specific resources, please start by selecting your respective college below.

      Graduate Advising for College of Arts and Sciences

      Locate your major below to find your advisor.

      Analytical Chemistry, MS

      Paula McMullen
      Office Location: F2601
      Phone: 708.235.2221
      Email: plevickas@govst.edu

      Art, MFA

      Stefany Sigler
      Office Location: E2583
      Phone: 708.534.4487
      Email: ssigler@govst.edu

      Bilingual/ESL Education, Certificate

      Carla Johnson
      Office Location: G378
      Phone: 708.235.3989
      Email: cjohnson@govst.edu

      Biology, MS

      Paula McMullen
      Office Location: F2601
      Phone: 708.235.2221
      Email: plevickas@govst.edu

      Communication, Media, and Performance, MA

      Stefany Sigler
      Office Location: E2583
      Phone: 708.534.4487
      Email: ssigler@govst.edu

      Computer Programming, Certificate

      Paula McMullen
      Office Location: F2601
      Phone: 708.235.2221
      Email: plevickas@govst.edu

      Computer Science, MS

      Paula McMullen
      Office Location: F2601
      Phone: 708.235.2221
      Email: plevickas@govst.edu

      Criminal Justice, MA

      Stefany Sigler
      Office Location: E2583
      Phone: 708.534.4487
      Email: ssigler@govst.edu

      English, MA

      Stefany Sigler
      Office Location: E2583
      Phone: 708.534.4487
      Email: ssigler@govst.edu

      Data Analytics, Certificate

      Paula McMullen
      Office Location: F2601
      Phone: 708.235.2221
      Email: plevickas@govst.edu

      Digital Forensics, Certificate

      Paula McMullen
      Office Location: F2601
      Phone: 708.235.2221
      Email: plevickas@govst.edu

      Independent Film and Digital Imaging , MFA

      Stefany Sigler
      Office Location: E2583
      Phone: 708.534.4487
      Email: ssigler@govst.edu

      Information Technology, MS

      Paula McMullen
      Office Location: F2601
      Phone: 708.235.2221
      Email: plevickas@govst.edu

      Mathematics, MS

      Paula McMullen
      Office Location: F2601
      Phone: 708.235.2221
      Email: plevickas@govst.edu

      Political and Social Justice Studies, MA

      Stefany Sigler
      Office Location: E2583
      Phone: 708.534.4487
      Email: ssigler@govst.edu

      Public Administration, MPA

      Stefany Sigler
      Office Location: E2583
      Phone: 708.534.4487
      Email: ssigler@govst.edu

      Graduate Advising for College of Health and Human Services

      Locate your major below to find your advisor.

      Addictions Screening, Assessment, and Referral, Certificate

      Kelly Robinson
      Office Location: G214
      Phone: 708.534.4923
      Email: krobinson@govst.edu

      Addictions Studies, MHS

      Kelly Robinson
      Office Location: G214
      Phone: 708.534.4923
      Email: krobinson@govst.edu

      Communication Disorders, MHS

      Please contact the Department of Communication Disorders at 708.534.4590

      Family Nurse Practitioner, Certificate

      Kelly Robinson
      Office Location: G214
      Phone: 708.534.4923
      Email: krobinson@govst.edu

      Health Administration, MHA

      Ning Lu
      Office Location: G180
      Phone: 708.534.4916
      Email: nlu@govst.edu

      Nursing, MSN

      Kelly Robinson
      Office Location: G214
      Phone: 708.534.4923
      Email: krobinson@govst.edu

      Nursing Practice, DNP

      Kelly Robinson
      Office Location: G214
      Phone: 708.534.4923
      Email: krobinson@govst.edu

      Occupational Therapy, MOT

      Dr. Erin Simpson
      Office Location: G153
      Phone: 708.235.7837
      Email: esimpson2@govst.edu

      Please note that once you are admitted and registered in the MOT program, you will be assigned an additional faculty advisor for the duration of your program.

       Physical Therapy, DPT

      David Diers
      Office Location: G185
      Phone: 708.235.2232
      Email: ddiers@govst.edu 

      Social Work, MSW

      Please contact the Department of Social Work at at 708.235.3997

      Graduate Advising for College of Business

      Locate your major below to find your advisor.

      Accounting, MS

      Robbin Mitchell
      Office Location: G278
      Phone:708-534-4931
      Email: rreynolds2@govst.edu 

      Business Administration, MBA

      Robbin Mitchell
      Office Location: G278
      Phone:708-534-4931
      Email: rreynolds2@govst.edu

      Business Analytics, MS

      Robbin Mitchell
      Office Location: G278
      Phone:708-534-4931
      Email: rreynolds2@govst.edu

      Human Resource Management, MS

      Robbin Mitchell
      Office Location: G278
      Phone:708-534-4931
      Email: rreynolds2@govst.edu

      Supply Chain Management, MBA

      Robbin Mitchell
      Office Location: G278
      Phone:708-534-4931
      Email: rreynolds2@govst.edu

      Graduate Advising for College of Education and Human Development

      Locate your major below to find your advisor.

      Bilingual/ESL Education, Certificate

      Carla Johnson
      Office Location: G378
      Phone: 708-235-3989
      Email: cjohnson@govst.edu 

      Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Certificate

      Emily Kennedy
      Office Location: G393
      Phone: 708-534-4973
      Email: ekennedy3@govst.edu 

      Counseling, MA

      Tracks included:
      - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMH)
      - School Counseling (SCH)
      - Marriage Couple & Family Counseling (MCF)

      Emily Kennedy
      Office Location: G393
      Phone: 708-534-4973
      Email: ekennedy3@govst.edu 

      Counselor Education and Supervision, PhD

      Emily Kennedy
      Office Location: G393
      Phone: 708-534-4973
      Email: ekennedy3@govst.edu 

      Early Childhood Education, Certificate

      Carla Johnson
      Office Location: G378
      Phone: 708-235-3989
      Email: cjohnson@govst.edu 

      Early Childhood Education, MA

      Carla Johnson
      Office Location: G378
      Phone: 708-235-3989
      Email: cjohnson@govst.edu 

      Educational Administration, MA

      Carla Johnson
      Office Location: G378
      Phone: 708-235-3989
      Email: cjohnson@govst.edu

      Interdisciplinary Leadership, EdD

      Carla Johnson
      Office Location: G378
      Phone: 708-235-3989
      Email: cjohnson@govst.edu 

      Marriage Couple & Family Counseling, Certificate

      Emily Kennedy
      Office Location: G393
      Phone: 708-534-4973
      Email: ekennedy3@govst.edu 

      Mathematics Education, Certificate

      Contact Advising
      Office Location: C3385
      Phone: 708-534-8043
      Email: advising@govst.edu

      Multicategorical Special Education, MA

      Carla Johnson
      Office Location: G378
      Phone: 708-235-3989
      Email: cjohnson@govst.edu

      Online Teaching, Certificate

      Nikki LaGrone
      Office Location: C3306
      Phone: 708-534-4384
      Email: nlagrone@govst.edu 

      Psychology, MA

      Tracks included:
      - Clinical

      Emily Kennedy
      Office Location: G393
      Phone: 708-534-4973
      Email: ekennedy3@govst.edu

      School Counseling, Certificate

      Emily Kennedy
      Office Location: G393
      Phone: 708-534-4973
      Email: ekennedy3@govst.edu 

      School Psychology, EdS

      Emily Kennedy
      Office Location: G393
      Phone: 708-534-4973
      Email: ekennedy3@govst.edu

      Special Education, Certificate

      Carla Johnson
      Office Location: G378
      Phone: 708-235-3989
      Email: cjohnson@govst.edu

      Contact Us

      Freshman Advising
      Phone: 708-235-2225

      Undergraduate Academic Advising Center
      1 University Pkwy
      University Park, IL 60484
      Room: C3385
      Phone: 708-235-2225
      E-mail: advising@govst.edu

      Graduate Advising
      Phone: 708-235-2225