Advising

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MISSION STATEMENT
The Academic Advising Department at Triton College proactively supports
and empowers students to develop and achieve their educational and career goals.

Connect with an Advisor

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 6PM
Friday: 8AM - 4PM
General Email: advising@triton.edu

Spring Recess Hours (March 16-20, 2026)

Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 5PM
Friday: 8AM - 4PM

Appointments are available on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in person or via Zoom starting in February.

Book your Advising Appointment.

For in-person appointments, please bring a picture ID* and check-in at the Welcome Desk in Building B.

For Zoom appointments, you will be required to have your camera on and show a picture ID* for verification.

UPDATE: No Evening Virtual Drop-in Advising during Spring Recess (Monday 3/16/26 - Thursday 3/19/26)

Virtual advising sessions are available via Blackboard on a first-come first-served basis.

Spring 2026 (Effective February 2, 2026):
Monday & Thursday: 10AM–NOON & 4PM-6PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: 4PM-6PM
Friday: 10AM-NOON

For virtual drop-in advising, you will be required to have your camera on and show a picture ID for verification.

* Please note that the virtual room may LOCK earlier than the listed time if the room reaches the capacity for the number of students who can be served during the two-hour session. If this happens, please join us for the next available virtual advising drop-in session.

Join the Virtual Drop-In Advising Session.

UPDATE: Spring Recess Walk-ins Monday 3/16/26 & Tuesday 3/17/26: 9AM-4PM

Spring 2026 (Effective February 2, 2026):
Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 AM–4 PM

Students will have the opportunity to meet with the next available academic advisor on a first-come first-served basis.

Please bring a picture ID* and check-in at the Welcome Desk in Building B

*Acceptable forms of picture ID: Student ID issued by Triton College, valid driver’s license, state ID or passport.

What's New?

Map Your Semester! Academic Planning Workshops

Plan your classes
Explore your program
Meet your advisor

Get the guidance you need for next semester—workshops by area of study happening this fall. Don’t miss it!

No workshops scheduled at this time

New Student Bulletins

NEW! Refund Schedule starting Spring 2025

Class Registration

Are you a new student looking to register for classes? Please make sure to follow and complete the Enrollment Steps first.

There are many ways to register for classes:

You can register online through your Student Portal
Need to speak with an advisor first? Schedule an Appointment or visit during our Walk-In Advising hours.
Unable to make it to campus? Join a Virtual Drop-In Session where you can receive assistance remotely.
Do you know the COURSE and SECTION number of the class you would like to register for? You may either email the Welcome Desk Staff at registration@triton.edu OR contact the Call Center at 708-456-0300, Ext. 3130.

Available Services

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.

Our services include:

Class registration
Program/Major Change
Academic Planning
Transfer Planning
Class withdrawal
Course placement
Unofficial transcript evaluations
Academic warning and probation guidance
Course overload approval
Workshops and registration events

Academic Advising Syllabus

The academic advising syllabus is your guide to successfully navigating your educational journey at Triton College. The syllabus outlines important policies and helpful tips that you need to know as a student.

Academic Advising Syllabus - Coming Soon

Tutorial Videos

Meet Your Advising Team

Advisors are assigned to programs based on areas of study. You may view more information about advisors and their assigned programs by clicking on their name.

Explore Areas of Study

Advisors

Elizabeth (Lisa) Amaya elizabethamaya@triton.edu Arts (Art, Music, Graphic Design, Photography) Biotechnology Humanities (Communication, English, Languages, Theatre) Culinary Arts (Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry) Hospitality (Beverage Management, Hotel/Motel Management, Restaurant Management) B-141K Hablo Español	Please Contact Any Advisor advising@triton.edu Barber Certificate Pre-Profession (Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre- Nutrition/Dietetics, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary) Room TBA
Shawna Gallagher shawnagallagher@triton.edu Engineering Technology (Electrical, Fabrication, Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, CAD, Welding) Facilities Engineering Technology - (Last Names A-L) Engineering Transfer Math D-223	Olivia Garcia oliviagarcia@triton.edu Trustees Honors Scholarship Recipients First Year Students: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in General Studies Undecided Students D-218
Jennifer Geary-Chavez jennifergeary@triton.edu Social Sciences (Anthropology, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Economics, History, Political Science) Pre-Occupational Therapy D-220	Alesia Ivy alesiaivy@triton.edu Ophthalmic Technician Radiologic Technology B-141C
Dorota Krzykowska dorotakrzykowska@triton.edu Business (Accounting/Finance, Administrative Assistant, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Paralegal Studies, Social Media Digital Marketing, International Business) Information Technology (Computer Information Systems, Computer Network and Telecommunications Systems, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate) Computer Science Transfer (Technical) D-223 Mówię po polsku	Melanie Monge-Navarro melaniemongenavarro@triton.edu Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular Technology Horticulture (Horticulture, Grounds Maintenance, Greenhouse Grow, Pesticide Applicator, Sustainable Agriculture) B-141L Hablo Español
Ewa Paluch ewapaluch2@triton.edu Pre-Nursing Nursing Nurse Assistant B-141E Mówię po polsku	Benjamin (Ben) Snively benjaminsnively@triton.edu Respiratory Care Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Physics) D-222
Please Contact Any Advisor advising@triton.edu Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice Administration, Criminal Justice Transfer) Education Transfer (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Special) Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Fire Science Wellness (Health, Sport & Exercise Science Transfer, Personal Trainer, Sports Conditioning) Room TBA	karinasantos@triton.edu Architecture (Design, Building Information Modeling/BIM, Construction Technology, Carpentry, Plumbing) Automotive Technology (Automotive Technology, Automotive Repair Specialties, General Motors/AC Delco, Honda/Acura (PACT), Service Department Management) Facilities Engineering Technology - (Last Names M-Z) Renewable Energy Technology Room D-221
Sandra Werner sandrawerner@triton.edu Certified Medical Assistant Sterile Processing Surgical Technology B-141C	Please Contact Any Advisor advising@triton.edu Business (Accounting/Finance, Administrative Assistant, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Paralegal Studies, Social Media Digital Marketing, International Business) Information Technology (Computer Information Systems, Computer Network and Telecommunications Systems, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate) Computer Science Transfer (Information Systems) Room TBA