Explore Your Options

The Division of General Studies is the advising hub for University of Illinois students who wish to explore their options before declaring a major. We also serve students in transition between colleges or majors. The DGS student body comprises approximately 3,300 students—or nearly 11 percent of all Illinois undergraduates.

Whether you are a current DGS student, a prospective student or parent, or a high school guidance counselor, we encourage you to explore our website and learn about the exciting opportunities we bring to academic exploration.

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July 28, 2008 1,239 Reasons Summer Has Been Good Summer is a busy place around the Division of General Studies. As the most popular unit for incoming freshmen, DGS saw 1,239 new students this summer. Our academic advisors spent all of June and part of July helping the class of 2012 register for fall classes, explore campus, and get used to the idea of being college students. More...	July 25, 2008 Farewell to an Advisor Nearly two years ago, academic advisor Chris Maier joined the DGS ranks—this was back when we were called General Curriculum. Chris is moving on to Washington, D.C., where he’ll be working in the communications field. Best of luck from all of us here at DGS.	July 17, 2008 Super Times for Supergrads Earlier this summer, the Washington Post shed some light on the Supergrad—the sort of high achieving, twenty-first century college student that today’s employers are hungry for. What’s the trick to making yourself one of these students? Work hard. Take risks. Go global. And never stop pushing yourself. More...	June 1, 2008 Advisor of the Semester Named At the end of each semester, DGS students complete surveys that determine the winner of our division’s Advisor of the Semester award. We’re pleased to announce that Carrie Mulvaney has been named the spring 2008 Advisor of the Semester. This is the third time that Carrie, who’s been with DGS since 2000, has won the award. More...