Academic Counseling Services
Welcome to the IVCC Counseling Center, where we are committed to helping you succeed!
We want to ensure your success in academics as well as in life. To this end, we provide comprehensive services to enhance the educational learning environment and address the diverse needs of all students at IVCC. Services that are provided include academic advising and planning, career counseling, and transfer services. Our experienced academic counselors are available year round to provide the latter services and to assist you in attaining your goals.
Hours
To register for classes, reach us one of the following ways:
1) Phone: 815-224-0360 (Main Campus - Oglesby)
2) Text: 815-339-3966
3) Email: Counseling@ivcc.edu
4) In-person in CTC-202*
*Typical counselor availability:
Monday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
There will be no counselors available during the following days and times:
Tuesday, April 1st 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
During our First Year Counseling and Registration (FCR) sessions, our walk-in hours will vary on some days. Call 815-224-0360 to verify availability before making a special trip to campus.
Tentative walk-in schedule during FCR sessions, April 14th - May 12th (no appointments
available due to student traffic):
Mondays:
April 14th, April 21st, April 28th, May 5th, & May 12th: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesdays:
April 15th, April 22nd, April 29th, & May 6th: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesdays:
April 16th, April 23rd, April 30th, & May 7th: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m
Thursdays:
April 17th, April 24th, May 1st, & May 8th: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fridays:
April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd, & May 9th: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Office hours:
Monday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-person academic counseling is available through a blend of scheduled appointments and on a first come, first serve basis for walk-ins. We also offer phone and Zoom meeting options! Appointments are limited. Schedule early!
Please call before making a special trip to campus to verify counselor availability as it is subject to change during peak times.
Our Mission
Academic counselors at IVCC strive for your optimum learning experience in college.
Our comprehensive services are designed to:
EDUCATE you about requirements, policies and procedures related to degree programs
at IVCC and the transfer process toward a baccalaureate degree at 4-year institutions;
ADVOCATE for your success through collaborative efforts and student support resources;
EMPOWER you to make good decisions and accept responsibility for your academic plan.
Our highly trained staff will assist you with academic planning which includes:
Current or Returning Student? How to meet with an academic counselor.