June 18 is the last day to add a S2A (4 week) course via Self-Service, to drop a S2A (4 week) course and receive a refund if reducing assessment range (if you are not enrolled in courses in any other summer terms), and to submit a form to elect to audit 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 9 is the last day to cancel POT 1 Independent Study, S2 (8 week), or S2A (4 week) registration via Self-Service and receive a 100% refund if you are not enrolled in courses in any other summer terms. The refund schedule for Summer 2024 can be found on the Registrar's website. 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!

The Food Assistance & Well-Being Program (On-campus Food Pantry) at the ARC will reopen on Saturday, June 15, from 2-5pm. The pantry is located inside the Instructional Kitchen. The summer hours are every Saturday from 2-5pm. If you do not have ARC facility access, please show your i-card or Illinois App as a proof of student status to the Member Service staff during pantry operational hours to visit the pantry. 

Join us for fun activities and get connected with other students and find your home away from home. In this session we will offer a variety of crafts to work on including crochet and calligraphy. We will provide materials and will be able to teach you the basics of each. Lunch is provided. Thank you to our community partner University YMCA. 

Get Fresh features not only weekly sourced produce from the Sustainable Student Farm but also baked goods from a local cottage bakery, Tooth Butter, based in Urbana. Tooth Butter bread and sweets are made with local, organic ingredients. You won't want to miss this opportunity to explore and support local business. Cost: $15 per week.

Student Money Management Center is hosting a webinar called Cash at College - Spending, Saving, & Student Loans several times this summer. Register today for one of the following dates & times: Friday, June 21, at 10:00 AM CT --- Friday, June 28, at 2:00 PM CT --- Friday, July 12 at 12:00 PM CT --- Friday, July 26 at 4:00 PM CT --- Friday, August 16 at 11:00 AM CT.

The Graduate College offers the Sudman & Ferber awards to support dissertation research that either focuses on improving survey methodology or that relies heavily on survey data. Graduate students who defended their dissertation proposals between June 12, 2023 and July 11, 2024 are eligible. Awards offer $2,500. Visit the Sudman/Ferber listing in Fellowship Finder for application details. 

Make sure to carefully consider the thesis release options, which determine the visibility of your work in IDEALS—the University’s digital repository. When you submit your thesis to the Graduate College, you will be asked to select a release option. Check out our website to learn more. Remember, no matter which release option you choose, the abstract of your thesis will be visible in IDEALS. Talk with your adviser about these release options and contact the Thesis Office with any questions.

Join us next week! Our writing group provides dedicated time to make progress on any writing project in a supportive atmosphere. Each meeting consists of a short goal-setting conversation, quiet writing time, and a concluding reflection and wrap-up. You only need to register once with your U of I email to receive weekly email reminders all summer!

Join us on Thursday, June 13 for Dinner, Bowling and a Movie at the Illini Union. From 5-8pm grab dinner at the Illini Union restaurants (try their deals/samples). Bowl a game (or two) with FREE shoe rental until 8:30pm. Enjoy Kung Fu Panda 4 outside as the Summer Quad Movie at 9pm. The Quad Shop will also be have a popcorn and drink special to enjoy during the movie.

Illinois Computes enabled research on climate change based on water vapor patterns in Earth’s largest tropical rainforest. This NCSA program is available to researchers from every domain on campus to elevate their work with computing and data storage resources, technical expertise and support services – for free. Get started with Illinois Computes now!

The university supports active transportation options such as the Zipcar vehicle-sharing community. As an affiliate, U. of I. faculty, staff, students, and alums receive discounted annual memberships and driving rates for vehicles at pickup locations across Champaign-Urbana, including on campus. Zipcar requests your feedback by June 26 to help enhance their services and partnerships. 

The Tissue Microenvironment (TiME) Training Program is a university-wide training program for graduate students, supported by a T32 grant from the National Institutes of Health. The program is recruiting the next cohort of trainees. Applications and recommendation letters are due June 28, 2024. Apply here.

Every Thursday evening during the summer (May 23-August 8 ) starting at 9pm, you can enjoy a FREE movie on the Main Quad, courtesy of Illini Union Board. Bring your friends and watch the latest blockbuster movies under the stars. Quad Shop will be open until 10pm each Thursday for you to enjoy your favorite movie candy, popcorn, drinks, and much more! Rain location: Illini Union I-Rooms.

Going to be on campus this summer? Garden at Orchard Downs! Orchard Downs 10x10 garden plots are open from April - October. $40 for Orchard Downs residents, $70 non-residents. Plots can be shared - find a friend and grow something!

Join the Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) for a visit from the Illini 4000 as the team stops in Central Illinois on its cross-country journey to fight cancer and raise money for research and patient support services. Stay tuned to the CCIL social media channels for an approximate arrival time.

McKinley Health Center serves on-campus students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

The University of Illinois Counseling Center provides mental health counseling and well-being education for students. 

If you or a student you know may need support with their basic needs or financial stressors, please reach out.