The actuarial science program at Illinois is dedicated to facilitating the success of its students in all areas of development during their enrollment in the program. The actuarial science office is available to assist students in several areas of development:
- Course Selection and Planning
- Areas of Concentration
- Degree Requirements
- Professional Exams
- Career Services
- Campus Support
- Various Administration Requirements
Please see the Office Hours section below for how to schedule an appointment with advising.
Actuarial Science Administrative Team
Runhuan Feng, FSA, CERA, PhD
Dr. Runhuan Feng is a Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering. He is currently the Chair of Education and Research Council of the Society of Actuaries. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst.
Claudia Freiji, ASA, PhD
Claudia Freiji is an instructor of actuarial science and risk management at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She is also the coordinator of the Illinois Risk Lab (iRisk Lab) and an advisor for actuarial science students. Claudia teaches courses in Life Contingencies and Risk Management. She is an Associate in the Society of Actuaries and holds two MS degrees, one in Applied Statistics from Ohio State University and another in Financial Economics from the University of London. Prior to that, she served for 20 years as the Actuarial Science academic advisor at Notre Dame University, Louaize, Lebanon.
Office Hours
Actuarial Science Offices
The actuarial science office is located at the Computing Applications Building, Room 264. Our email is ASRM-advising@illinois.edu. Please see the relevant section below to set up an appointment.
Undergraduate Academic Advising
Undergraduate academic advising questions can be sent to ASRM-advising@illinois.edu making sure to include your name, 9-digit UIN, your NetID, and your questions.
Graduate Academic Advising
Claudia Freiji is available for graduate academic advising. Questions can be sent to ASRM-advising@illinois.edu making sure to include your name, 9-digit UIN, your NetID, and your questions. Appointments can be made by emailing cnassif@illinois.edu.
Illinois Risk Lab (iRisk Lab)
For any questions about opportunities in the iRisk Lab, contact Claudia Freiji. Claudia can be reached via Zoom or e-mail at cnassif@illinois.edu.
For general inquiries about the actuarial science program, you can e-mail asrm-advising@illinois.edu.
CPT Training and OPT Training
Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) are of interest to students with an F-1 status. It is important to make the distinction between these two options when considering your personal circumstances and your current F-1 status.
For approvals and support on CPT/OPT applications please email Claudia Freiji (cnassif@illinois.edu).
We recommend that any other questions related to either CPT or OPT be sent to the ISSS directly at ISSS@illinois.edu
Curriculum Practical Training (CPT)
Curriculum Practical Training is applicable in situations where F-1 students are seeking temporary, off-campus employment. More information on CPT can be found at the following link: https://isss.illinois.edu/students/employment/f1cpt.html
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Optional Practical Training is applicable in situations where F-1 students are seeking employment in the United States for a year following the completion of their studies. More information on OPT can be found at the following link: https://isss.illinois.edu/students/employment/f1opt.html
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