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Deacon Davis CHANCE Program

Truth in tuition Public Act 93-0228:

Truth in Tuition Policy (.pdf)

The following are examples that would and would not merit a review to consider an extension:

Would merit a review for an extension:

  • A specific program plan prescribed by the Center for Access-Ability Resources (CAAR).
  • Significant university-initiated curricular changes to your academic degree requirements which increased the number of required hours by at least 12 semester hours.
  • Having a university withdrawal granted for more than one semester for medical or military reasons.

** Submitting an appeal under these circumstances does not guarantee an extension.**

Would NOT merit a review for an extension:

  • A significant number of course withdrawals.
  • A history of repeated courses.
  • Significant hours of electives that are not relevant to your current degree program.
  • Periods of non-enrollment.
  • Lack of initial academic preparation.
  • A change of major. 

Extension Appeal Process
Undergraduate students who wish to request consideration for a one-semester extension for Truth in Tuition must submit a written request using the form below by December 1, 2008 to your major college office.

Truth in Tuition Extension Form (.pdf)


Locations and telephone numbers of Advising Center and college advising offices:

  • Academic Advising Center
    • (815) 753-2573
    • Adams Hall, Fourth Floor
  • College of Business
    • (815) 753-1325
    • Barsema Hall 201
  • College of Education
    • (815) 753-8355
    • Graham Hall 327
  • College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
    • (815) 753-1442
    • Engineering Building 331
  • College of Health and Human Sciences
    • (815) 753-1891
    • Wirtz Hall 227
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
    • (815) 753-0114
    • Zulauf Hall 201
  • College of Visual and Performing Arts
    • (815) 753-1636
    • Music Building 141

    For more information you can go to the enrollment site Truth in Tuition.