Advising
Academic Advising
B Building, First Floor
Offices B-141 and B-120
Ext. 3728
Academic advisors are available to assist students with academic planning and registration processes. Advising at Triton College is an interactive partnership between advisors and students. Advisors facilitate a smooth transition for incoming students through course placement, registration, academic planning and assistance with obtaining relevant information and services. Advisors nurture students' academic habits such as goal-setting and attainment, self-awareness and responsible decision making. Located in the Student Center, advisors are available by virtual appointment or during limited drop-in hours. To schedule an appointment with an advisor, visit triton.edu/admissions-aid/advising.
Advisors offer the following services designed to assist students in reaching their educational goals.
• Class registration: Assistance with selecting appropriate courses, adding or dropping classes from schedule.
• Academic Planning: Provide examples and guidance on creating an Academic Plan to help guide you through your time at Triton College. Academic plans are best completed via appointments with your specific advisor.
• Academic Programs: Speak with your advisor regarding an area of study, to explore different program opportunities or update your academic program.
• Campus Referral: Assistance with academic-related issues.
• Waivers/Petitions: Help with a placement test waiver or general petition.
• Free Workshops and Events: Offers a variety of workshops and events free of cost for Triton students.
Transfer Planning
Individualized counseling is offered to students considering transferring to a four-year institution or other training/educational opportunities through the Transfer Center.
Triton College has partnerships with selected colleges and universities to offer students the opportunity to pursue their educational goals through guaranteed admission agreements and articulation agreements. Through participation in these programs, students will be able to transition into their bachelor's degree through a seamless process. Students may be required to meet stated guidelines of the transfer institutions. Current partner institutions include Benedictine University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, National Louis University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Governors State University.
Meetings with College Representatives
Each semester Triton College hosts individual visits of admission counselors representing more than 50 different colleges and universities. This is done through the following events: transfer fairs, table visits, one on one advising, information sessions, workshops and instant admissions opportunities. For more information on event listings, please visit www.triton.edu/students/transfer-center#events.
Transfer Guides
Triton offers transfer guides for more than 50 colleges and universities. A transfer guide is a planning tool used to select appropriate Triton course work in preparation for transfer. Students can navigate the transfer guides and all partnerships in Room B-110 or through www.triton.edu/students/transfer-center.
Testing
Programs of standardized testing, both individual and group, are used to help students gain new information and insights regarding future career goals.
College Readiness Courses
COL 102, Embracing the College Experience is a three-credit-hour course designed to prepare students to meet the challenges of the college experience. CSG 150, Career/Life Planning is a one-credit-hour course designed to enhance personal growth and career decision-making skills. CSG 296, Special Topics in Counseling, is a credit course on selected topics in the areas of counseling and may vary from semester to semester. The course may be repeated a maximum of four times when topics are different. All of these courses can be used as electives towards graduation.