June 30 is the last day to submit a form to drop a S2A (4 week) course without a grade of “W” recorded; and the last day to submit a credit/no-credit request form for a S2A (4 week) course. Students enrolled in non-standard part of term courses should refer to their graduate program for deadline information. Have questions about registration deadlines or submitting a form? Click here for an advising appointment!

June 30 is the last day to change your curriculum for the current term. This includes adding or dropping a campus approved minor or concentration. Please check your student program information in Self-Service to verify your program information is listed correctly. Information on how to change your curriculum is available online.

Join us at AACC/IE for a friendly boardgame competition!  If you don’t feel like playing, decorate cookies to look like your favorite games!  Games will be provided, but if you have a game that you would like to play, feel free to bring it along.  Lunch (and cookies!) will be provided! Paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).   

University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation have partnered on a series of free webinars to address student loan repayment. Register for the Student Loan Updates webinar series to attend 10-20 minute webinars on different topics each month between July 2023 - March 2024. All federal student loan borrowers welcome.

Do you have questions about copyright and your thesis? Check out the online resources developed by Copyright Librarian Sara Benson. In addition to copyright reference guides, she's also developed the videos "Four Copyright Tips for Graduate Students" and "Fair Use." You might also check out our blog, Grad School 101: Copyright and Your Thesis, to read answers to frequently asked questions.

With the end of the semester and the thesis deposit deadlines rapidly approaching, it is important to remember to set aside time to take care of yourself. Take a walk, set up a coffee date with friends, or think of some other ways that you can take a break from working and relax. Taking some time away from work allows your mind to rest, and when you revisit your projects, you can do so with added strength. You can learn about one graduate student’s tips for incorporating wellness into her routine in our blog.

The Cancer Center at Illinois' Tissue Microenvironment (TiME) Training Program is accepting applications for its next cohort. TiME is a two-year program providing an annual stipend for Illinois students to pursue professional development and co-curricular activities that will empower them to pursue careers in cancer research. Applications are due June 28, 2023. Click here to apply.

Register now for Faculty Job Search Retreat! This afternoon event will get postdocs and grad students ready to apply for faculty jobs this fall. It will feature an introduction to the faculty job search process, a faculty panel, and a hands-on cover letter workshop that will take you behind the scenes of faculty hiring. You can attend this hybrid event in-person or online. Learn more and register on our website.

The Global Diasporas Program seeks to explore transnational networks of diaspora communities through their multifaceted linguistic and cultural identities. We are collecting course ideas (both new proposals and revisions) from faculty, lecturers, doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, librarians, and archivists. If interested in contributing, please complete this form.

Create the "write" habit! Our hybrid writing group provides graduate students with dedicated time to make progress on thesis or dissertation writing in a supportive atmosphere. Each meeting consists of a short goal-setting conversation, quiet writing time, and a concluding reflection and wrap-up. Use this time to create or return to a writing routine, make progress and meet deadlines on long-term projects, or jump-start a new writing project. You only need to register once with your UofI email to receive weekly email reminders all summer!

Looking to find your flow? Join us to learn how to enhance the structure and cohesion of your writing, including tips for signposting and stance-taking language. Advanced undergraduates and grad students are encouraged to attend; please bring a draft to work with! This event will be held  through Zoom. It is open to current University of Illinois affiliates (students, faculty, and staff). Please register with your University of Illinois email account by 11:59pm CT on June 27, and we will send an email with the Zoom meeting invitation on the morning of the event.

We invite you to join us on Zoom for an exciting event led by Nicole Frydman, director of operations at Uniting Pride. This non-profit organization advocates for the equality, wellness, and visibility of the LGBTQ+ communities in Champaign County. This free event is designed to help attendees gain knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ topics, terms, and best practices. It starts with basic terminology, definitions, and concepts, then dives into affirming language and behavior, what not to do, how to handle mistakes and the positive impact of just a few small changes. Add it to your calendar.