Registration Assistance

In-person academic counseling is available through a blend of scheduled appointments and walk-in meetings. We also offer phone and Zoom meeting options!

Walk-ins & call-backs are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis from Monday to Friday, dependent on counselor availability*. Only walk-ins and call-backs are available during peak times.

To register for classes, reach us one of the following ways:

  1. Call: 815-224-0360 (Main Campus - Oglesby)
  2. Email: Counseling@ivcc.edu (include your availability)
  3. In-person in CTC-202*

Registration for Fall classes is closed. Spring registration will open Wednesday, October 28th at 9am. Students can begin scheduling classes for Spring semester with a counselor in late September/early October.

Counseling Center Hours

Office hours:

  • Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

*Typical counselor availability:

  • Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. - approximately 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - approximately 6:00 p.m.

Please call before making a special trip to campus to verify counselor availability as it is subject to change during peak times.

Counselors are UNAVAILABLE on the below dates/times:

  • August 12 (8am - 1pm & 4pm - 7pm)
  • September 15 (2:30pm - 4pm)
  • September 18 (8am - 8:30am)
  • September 30 (2:30pm - 4pm)
  • October 5 (10am - 2pm)
  • October 9 (ALL DAY)
  • October 20 (2:30pm - 4pm)
  • October 22 (10am - 2pm)
  • November 17 (2:30pm - 4pm)
  • December 2 (3pm - 4pm)

College Closed Days:

  • September 7 (Labor Day)
  • November 3 (Election Day)
  • November 11 (Veterans' Day)
  • November 25 - 28 (Thanksgiving Break)
  • December 19 - January 1 (Holiday Break)

View the Academic Calendar for all important dates.