Academic Advising

Welcome to the Academic Advising Center, located in suite 1190 on the main campus. Our office is dedicated to supporting students with academic planning, transfer requirements, and more. We provide assistance with college orientation, registration, academic and career guidance, degree planning, outreach and support to ensure your academic success.
students waiting to register
Academic SupportWalk-in Wednesdays

 

Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to plan out courses and if assistance is needed with registration.  Wednesdays are dedicated to walk-ins, no appointment is needed, but you must register via the QLess system.

QLess Registration for Walk-In Wednesdays: Click here to access the QLess system. Please note that the QLess system may close at any time if demand is high.

Stay on Track

Keep on top of your student planning with our web-based self-service platform, it offers integrated student planning, degree audits, financial aid status and award letters, as well as real-time tuition balances, pending payments, and user-friendly billing statements.
Student Planning
Before you register
  • Before you can register, you must complete the Student Questionnaire located in your Pioneer Student Portal. Registration cannot be finalized until this questionnaire is submitted.
  • Log in now to complete the survey.  Once submitted, the hold on your account will automatically lift within 10 minutes.
  • If you are new to the college and do not yet have a PSC email address, please contact the Records and Registration Office at enrollment@prairiestate.edu. They will email you the questionnaire to complete.
Needed for registration
  • PSC student ID number: Submit an application found here
  • Transcripts on file with Records and Registration (high school and college transcripts, if applicable)
    Have transcripts emailed directly to ptranscripts@prairiestate.edu.  If submitting college transcripts, make sure you also complete the Transcript Evaluation Form found here.
  • English​ and Math Placement​ test score
    English placement is needed to enroll in college level courses.  Placement can be achieved, via high school GPA, recent ACT or SAT scores, have previously completed a college English course, or via the free English Placement Exam available at Prairie State Testing Center.

Registration Dates

Summer 2026 Registration Dates: Summer 2026 registration begins - March 9
  • Pre-Priority: March 4
  • Priority: March 9
  • Open Registration: March 11
Fall 2026 Registration Dates: Fall 2026 registration begins - April 20
  • Pre-Priority: April 15
  • Priority: April 20
  • Open Registration: April 27

Contact Us

Main Campus- First Floor - Office: 1190 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone: (708) 709-3506 Email: advising@prairiestate.edu



 

 
stuent waiting to register

 

Resources
 Walk-In-Wednesday Queue Registration Form Change/Correction of Student Information Cooperative Agreement Form Transcript Evaluation Request Form
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Drop/Withdrawal Request: Drops and Withdrawals can be completed via your Pioneer Student Portal or by contacting the Records and Registration Office at enrollment@prairiestate.edu or call 708-709-3516. Change/Correction of Student Information: Email Records and Registration at enrollment@prairiestate.edu or call 708-709-3516.
students registering for class
Academic SupportSelective Enrollment

 

Are you an Allied Health pathway student seeking to apply to PSC Selective Admissions Programs and unsure what courses you should be registered for?

Log into the dedicated one hour advising session to help you understand the courses needed to meet eligibility to apply as soon as possible. The session will cover prerequisites, course sequence, application process, and frequently asked questions.

 

Allied Health Pathway Advising Sessions

Sessions

  • Sessions will be conducted virtually through Google Meet.

If you would like the link emailed to you, please send your request to advising@prairiestate.edu.

Programs

Times: 9-10 a.m. or 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Dental Assisting, Monday (01/26, 02/23, 03/30, 04/27, 05/11)

Dental Hygiene, Tuesday (01/27, 02/24, 03/31, 04/28, 05/12)

Nursing, Wednesday (01/28, 02/25, 04/01, 04/29, 5/13)

Surgical Technology, Thursday (01/29, 02/26, 04/02, 04/30, 05/14)