June 28 is the last day for doctoral students to complete their Final Examination (thesis defense) for August 2024 degree conferral. Students should request their Final Exam Committee via Graduate College Student Portal at least one week prior to the date of the exam. Have questions about final doctoral examinations? Click here for an advising appointment!

June 28 is the last day for graduate students to add themselves to the Summer 2024 degree list for August degree conferral. It is important that students make sure they are on the Summer 2024 degree list; registering to participate in campus or unit commencement ceremonies does not mean the student has been added to the degree list. Have questions about adding yourself to the degree list? Click here for an advising appointment!

June 18 is the last day to elect to register “in Absentia” for the Summer term via the In Absentia Request in the Graduate College Student Portal. Have questions about In Absentia registration? Click here for an advising appointment!

June 18 is the last day to add a POT 1 Independent Study or S2 (8 week) course via Self-Service or drop a POT 1 Independent Study or S2 (8 week) course and receive a refund if reducing assessment range (must not be enrolled in courses in any other summer terms); and to submit a form to elect to audit a S2 (8 week) course. June 21 is the last day to drop a SF (12 week) or S2A (4 week) course via Self-Service. Students enrolled in non-standard part of term courses should refer to their graduate program for deadlines. Questions about deadlines or forms? Click here for an advising appointment!

June 28 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.

Come for a light lunch with education and celebration of the Juneteenth Holiday in the U.S. All are welcome!

What are the five most common formatting errors we see in theses? What are release options? How do I deposit my thesis? We've answered these questions and more in our Thesis Format and Deposit webinar. Watch the video and download the slides in our Box folder. Still have questions? Reach out to us at thesis@illinois.edu.

If you are planning to deposit your thesis this semester, here are a few tips to get a head start! 1) Review our Deposit Checklist, which outlines the steps you need to take in order to deposit. 2) Doctoral students: complete your required surveys! 3) Make sure to add your name to the degree list through Self-Service (the deadline to do this is June 28!).

The Graduate College invites applications from graduate students and postdocs interested in serving as URAP Mentors in the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) during 2024-25. URAP is a valuable professional development opportunity during which you will gain hands-on experience mentoring undergraduate researchers. Graduate students and postdocs in any field are welcome to apply. Applications are due June 20. Learn more about the program at the link above.

Applications are now open form the National Postdoctoral Association's NPA IMPACT Fellowship for 2024-25. IMPACT increases access to opportunities for marginalized early-career research trainees to build skills, understand strengths and develop networks. Through a 16-month, interactive fellowship that uses a variety of tools, IMPACT empowers participants to strategically build upon existing skills, recognize opportunities, and advance more confidently in their careers. Applications are due June 30.

Start the summer the "write" way! Make progress on your writing projects with dedicated writing time 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! Read FAQs here.

Looking to find your flow? Join us to learn how to enhance the structure and cohesion of your writing, including tips for assessing your structure and argumentation and using 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. Please register with your University of Illinois email account by 11:59pm CT on June 17, and we will send an email with the Zoom meeting invitation on the morning of the event. 

Join us at the WRC for our summer book club, featuring New York Times Bestseller “Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto” by Tricia Hersey. During our open book discussions, we will reflect on the importance of rest, challenge the claim that productivity measures success, and explore strategies for intentionally centering our humanity in our work. Open book discussions (join us for 1 or both!) will take place on Wednesday, 7/24, from 1 – 2 PM & Monday, 8/5, from 1 – 2 PM at the Women’s Resources Center. Limited free copies are available. Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/wrcrest

Join us on Thursday, June 20 at Krannert Center Uncorked for a special Juneteenth celebration presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM! The party begins at 5pm with a cash bar, promotional giveaways, and music provided by Illinois Soul, with a performance on Stage 5 at 6pm by Grammy-nominated R&B recording artist Syleena Johnson. Free and open to the public!

The INFEWS and Circular Bioeconomy Systems Workshop is a comprehensive summary event that seeks to bring together researchers and scientists involved in NSF INFEWS projects to network, share findings and insights, collectively address pressing challenges, and advance research efforts to enhance the resilience and sustainability of agriculture and food systems. Details on workshop registration, agenda, and more: https://digitalag.illinois.edu/infews-and-circular-bioeconomy-systems-workshop/

This June come to the Courtyard Cafe to watch the CONMEBOL and UEFA soccer tournaments! Games will be broadcast live on the big screen and small screens in the Courtyard. Stop by and grab some food and drink and enjoy summer soccer.

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.