Academic Advising

 

The Advising Office is available to assist full and part time students in planning their academic work.

Students themselves are responsible for knowing and satisfying degree requirements and for identifying courses that are required by their intended transfer programs and institutions.

The Degree Programs section gives the degree requirements for traditional and Adult Accelerated students seeking an associates and/or bachelors degree.

2+2 Transition Science Program with Benedictine University

For Springfield College students who plan to major in the sciences, a 2+2 Transition Program has been established with the Science Department at Benedictine University on the Lisle, Illinois campus. Benedictine University is nationally-renowned for the number of its graduates who go on to earn a PH.D in science or who are accepted into medical school.
Since 1993, more than 75 percent of students who majored in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology have pursued a medical degree or a doctorate.

How the Program Works:

  • Students spend their first two years taking classes at Springfield College acquiring a broad knowledge base in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
  • Students spend their last two years taking classes at Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois, where they will take most of their major courses.
  • SCI graduates are automatically accepted into the program and pay the SCI tuition rate.

Science at Benedictine University:

  • The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has awarded science education and research grants to the department three different times;
  • Courses are offered in the Birck Hall of Science which houses state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory facilities;
  • Courses are taught by Ph.D. faculty who are experts in their area;
  • Full-time faculty teach their own courses and laboratories and hold study sessionswith their students; and
  • Full-time faculty are your academic advisors, counsel you in career choices and mentor your growth during the years you are in the department.

Science Majors: For degree content go to Bachelor Degrees, Benedictine University Science Degree programs.

Graduation

Graduation Requirements
The Associate in Arts Degree is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of course credit satisfying core degree requirements as
well as the requirements of the chosen curriculum. Associate Degree candidates must meet entrance requirements, must register in one of the areas of concentration and must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 (C) or higher, based on all courses attempted at Springfield College. A maximum of two semester hours of credit in Physical Education will be accepted towards graduation requirements. At least 20 of the last 30 semester hours applicable to the Associate Degree must be earned at SCI.

Courses numbered less than 100 cannot be counted toward the 60 semester hours necessary for graduation.

The Bachelor Degree is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 120 semester credit hours of which 55 semester hours at the Baccalaureate level must be completed at a four-year regionally accredited college/
university.

Bachelor Degree candidates must meet entrance requirements and have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 (C) or higher, as major program requires; a minimum of 45 semester hours, including twelve 200+ level semester credit hours in the major field, must be from Benedictine University.

Entrance requirements and financial obligations must be satisfactorily met before any degree will be awarded.

Application for Graduation
Students must complete and file an Application for Graduation with the Registrar. The Application for Graduation triggers a final audit to verify that a student has fulfilled all the necessary requirements to be eligible for their degree. A separate form must be filed for each degree received.

 

Forms and Announcements

Drop / Add Form
Change of Major (SCI)
Change of Major (BU)

Graduation Application

Academic Catalog

2 + 2 Plans
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Science
Health Science
Nutrition (Dietetics)
   w/optional Biology Minor

 

Advising Office
Ext. 249

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Friday
8:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Local: (217) 525-1420 Ext.249
Toll Free: (800) 635-7289