College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences Advisement
Call for information: 618-453-3080
Email: calpsadvisement@siu.edu
Welcome to the Undergraduate Science Advisement office! We are located in the Agriculture Building, room 217A. Our phone number is 618-453-3080.
Incoming freshmen and incoming transfer students: Call our office to schedule an over the phone appointment with your advisor. Advisement for semester planning and 4-year planning is by appointment only. Appointments should be made at least 48 hours in advance.
New Student Orientation: Please call New Student Programs to schedule your NSO at 618-453-1000 or visit their website at New Student Orientation | New Student Orientation | SIU
Undergraduate Advisors
Our undergraduate advisors specialize in the College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences programs listed below:
Advisor |
|
Department |
| Alesia Beanland | alesia@siu.edu | Biological Science (BIOS), Chemistry (CHEM), Plant Biology (PLB), Horticulture (HORT), Science Undecided |
| Kathy Elson | kelson@siu.edu |
Interim Chief Academic Advisor; |
| Yvonne Gramenz | yvonne12@siu.edu | Microbiology (MICR), Zoology (ZOOL) |
| Kaitlyn Kern | kaitlynkern@siu.edu | Agribusiness Economics (ABE), Animal Science (ANS), Geography & Environmental Resources (GENV), Crop, Soil & Environmental Management (CSEM) |
| Jean McPherson | jeanmcp@siu.edu | Biochemistry (BCH), Fermentation (FERM), Geology (GEOL), Physiology (PHSL), Physics (PHYS), Science Undecided/Unclassified |
| Lindsey Parey | lindsey.parey@siu.edu | Office Manager |
| Vacant | calpsadvisement@siu.edu | Health Professions—Call 618-453-3080 |
Faculty Advisement
Eleven programs within the College of Agriculture, Life and Physical Sciences require their students to meet with a faculty advisor before registering each semester. Faculty advisors are available to talk with you regarding your major and career plans when you need assistance. It is suggested that you make an appointment with your faculty advisor every semester until graduation. Science program offices and phone numbers:
- Biological Sciences - LSII 351 – 536-2314
- Chemistry and Biochemistry - Neckers C224 - 453-5721
- Fermentation Science - Mcafferty Annex 453-7508
- Geology - Parkinson 102 - 453-3351
- Microbiology - Life Science II 131 - 536-2349
- Physics - Neckers A483 - 453-2643
- Physiology - Life Science II 245 - 453-1544
- Plant Biology - Life Science II 420 - 536-2331
- Zoology - Life Science II 351 - 536-2314
Health Professions Advisement
- Freshmen and Sophomores should use the link on our Pre-Health Professions site to sign up for an appropriate informational session.
Advisement and Grades
If you remain on good standing (2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale) you are not required to meet with a College of Science advisor each semester. It is strongly recommended, however, that you work out a long-range plan with an advisor and then meet at least once a year to double-check progress. If your overall SIU grade point drops below a 2.0 you will be placed on academic probation. In this case, you are strongly encouraged to meet with a College of Science advisor to register. The advisor will help you plan a schedule of classes which will increase your chances of academic success. University policy allows you to take no more than 14 credit hours any semester you are on probation. Seven hours are the maximum during the summer term. Graduating Seniors MUST meet with a College of Science advisor the SEMESTER BEFORE their intended graduation to complete a GRADUATION CHECK.