Rhonda Frank is the Office Manager of the Student Services Office. You can reach her here.
Maggie Weimer is the Undergraduate Academic Advisor for first and second year students in the School of Architecture. Click this link to learn more about her and make an appointment.
La Tanya Cobb is the Undergraduate Academic Advisor for third and fourth year Architecture students. Click this link to learn more about her and make an appointment.
What is your advisor's role?
You can expect your advisor to do the following:
- Keep appointments with you, or reach out ASAP if rescheduling or cancellation is needed
- Discuss your degree process with you
- Provide you with information and helpful resources
- Be honest and confidential
- Listen without prejudice, offer suggestions, and discuss strategies
What is your role?
To get the most out of your advising experience, we ask that you do the following:
- Make and keep appointments, reaching out ASAP if rescheduling or cancellation is needed
- Prepare for advising appointments by researching your concerns and writing down questions
- Explore options for your class schedule before meeting with your advisor
- Read all emails and newsletters thoroughly to ensure you have the latest information
- Keep track of important dates and deadlines
Planning Coursework
The following are documents detailing the requirements for the Architectural Studies Major and Minor. These documents are meant to be used in conjunction with your regular advising appointments!
- Architectural Studies Major Checklist for Student Admitted Fall 2024 or After
- Architectural Studies Major Checklist for Student Admitted Fall 2023 or Prior
- Typical Program of Study by Year
- Architectural Studies Major Curriculum
- Architectural Studies Minor Curriculum
Tips for Registering and Planning Coursework
Complete prior research on Course Explorer to build an ideal schedule before you register. You should also be creating backup plans in case your ideal schedule does not work out. During your research, make sure you read the course descriptions and all the fine print regarding pre-requisites, additional fees, credit availability, and more. It is your responsibility for knowing this information!
The longer you wait, the harder it may be to get into your desired courses. It is a good idea to monitor the status of your desired courses. You can easily do this by “favoriting” certain course sections on Course Explorer and opting in to email updates about seat openings.
You need to be able to determine if and when you might have the chance to take a specific course in the future. In Course Explorer, click on “List of Terms Offered” to view how frequently the course has been available over the past decade or so. This will help you make an educated guess about when it may be offered next.
Degree Audit Report System (DARS)
You can use DARS to see your degree progress, what classes you still need to take, and how credit transfers to your degree. It is a great resource for students. It is always a clever idea to look over your DARS before coming to an advising appointment.
On the FAA Student Forms webpage, you can find any student form required for your academic need, such as the grade replacement form, minor declaration form, student petition, and more.
Architectural Studies Major Checklist for Student Admitted Fall 2024 or After
Use this checklist to keep track of your degree progress. Your advisor may also use this in appointments with you.
Architectural Studies Major Checklist for Student Admitted Fall 2023 or Prior
Use this checklist to keep track of your degree progress. Your advisor may also use this in appointments with you.
The Architectural Studies major has quite a strict curriculum, as only certain courses are offered during certain semesters. Follow this typical program of study to see which courses you should be taking each semester as you work towards completing your degree.
The Course Explorer provides the schedule of classes by term and a browsable database of general education requirements in addition to other resources. Use this resource to plan your coursework and prepare for registration each semester.
Check with FAA Career Services (faacareersvcs@illinois.edu) throughout the year to learn about workshops, job fairs, and events with experts in your field. You can also contact FAA Career Services with questions about your future as a professional in the arts or to make an appointment to have your résumé, cover letter, or portfolio reviewed.
The College of Fine and Applied Arts has its own embedded counselor, Bryan Deutch. Click the webpage above to schedule a session with Bryan and/or learn more about the services he provides for students.
New, current, or returning students are welcome to use the Jeffries Center Advising & Mentoring services.
While we do not endorse a specific brand or model, The School of Architecture does provide recommendations of minimum laptop technical specifications to ensure optimal performance for architecture-related software. If a device meets or is close to the specifications, selecting a laptop comes down to individual preference and budget considerations.