Registration Assistance

** If you are a new student, visit www.ivcc.edu/fcr for information on how to schedule an appointment. **

For current or returning students: 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.

Office hours:
Monday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

There will be no counselors available during the following days and times:

Tuesday, March 4th 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, March 7th all day
Spring Break March 10th -14th - no counselors at all this week
Tuesday, March 18th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1st  2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.   

During our First Year Counseling and Registration (FCR) time our walk-in hours will be slightly different on some days. The changes will be as follows:

Tuesday, April 15th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 22nd 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23rd 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m
Wednesday, May 7th 9 a.m. - 4 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 not available during peak times.

We are currently experiencing a high volume of traffic and do not have any appointments available. We offer walk-ins or call-backs on a first-come, first-served basis from Monday to Friday. 

Please call before making a special trip to campus to verify counselor availability as it is subject to change during peak times.