Advisement
CODES Academic Advisor: Sarah Stover, M.A.
Sarah Stover works in the Student Opportunities for Academic Results (SOAR) program. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Blackburn College and her master's degree in Human Development Counseling from University of Illinois Springfield. During her graduate studies she worked for the UIS Department of Service-Learning and found her passion for working in higher education. Sarah was a first-generation college student from a rural community and benefited from many supportive staff and faculty in her own college career. She is proud to be in a position that allows her to give back and assist others with the same dedication as those who helped her. She is excited to be a part of students’ SIUE journey!
Advising Overview
Your advisor will provide guidance for successfully navigating your college experience. In addition to working with you to choose courses for the following semester, we provide you with important information and support. The number of times you will meet with your advisor varies depending on your needs, but you will need to meet at least once a semester. You can expect to discuss:
- Course recommendations and requirements
- Time management
- Connection to campus resources
- Major/minor changes
- GPA calculation and improvement
- Study skills
You can schedule an advising appointment on Starfish, our online scheduling portal.
You can read more about the advising process and requirements.
CODES Information for SIUE Advising Partners
