January 17 is the last business day to cancel spring registration and receive a 100% refund (Withdrawal/Cancellation Form required); January 20 is the last day to cancel registration via Self-Service and receive a 100% refund. The refund schedule for Spring 2025 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 Withdrawal/Cancellation form? Click here for an advising appointment!

International students on F-1 and J-1 student visas must be enrolled full time in the Fall and Spring terms to maintain their status. When finalizing your registration for the upcoming Spring 2025 term, international students should remember that while they may enroll in online courses, only one online course (up to a maximum of three credit hours) may count towards this full-time requirement. It is important that you finalize your full-time registration prior to the 10th day of classes (February 3) to maintain your status.

Get ready for a time of fun and friendly competition at Global Game Get-Together! Join us  in the Main Library, Orange Room to explore a variety of board games from around the world, meet new friends, and enjoy light snacks in a relaxed atmosphere. From classic games to unique cultural favorites, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re an experienced gamer or just looking to try something new. Come test your strategy, learn different games, and connect with international students and scholars for an afternoon of laughter and global camaraderie! Light refreshments will be provided.   

What can you ask for and how do you ask for it? After you receive a faculty job offer, you have a short period to evaluate it, negotiate and make your decision. In this workshop, you will learn how to develop a strategy to help you know when and how to negotiate effectively. This session will be held on Zoom at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/eventspace 

What is a faculty interview actually like? What sorts of questions will I be asked? How should I talk about my research and teaching? How does a campus interview work? What do I talk to the department head about? Get answers to these questions and more as you learn the basics of the first-round faculty interviews. This session will be held on Zoom at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/eventspace 

Join us for this workshop to get tips on how to get ready for a faculty job search, whether you're starting now or looking ahead to a job search next year. The workshop will address how the faculty job search process works, all of the application documents you will need to prepare, how to stay organized during the search, and more. This session will be held on Zoom at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/eventspace 

Join the Writers Workshop next week to kick off the New Year the "write" way! For folks planning to catch up on some writing over Winter Break, we'll be offering a mini-retreat during the week of January 13th on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 9:00am - 12:00pm, in the Main Library's Orange Room or by Zoom. Please note that you only need to register once to attend any or all of these dates. 

Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? The Gies VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program needs volunteers to welcome and gather information from eligible taxpayers. Volunteer 3-6 hours a week. No tax experiences required. Last year Gies VITA Program filed over 700 tax returns in this wonderful collaboration of students, volunteers, faculty and Salt & Light. Join this week’s Orientation Meetings (online or in-person) to learn more!

Attend in person/online and gain insights into privacy principles from many perspectives, leaving equipped to implement human-centered privacy practices. With a keynote from "The Data Diva" Debbie Reynolds, sessions cover human-centric data systems, privacy by design, ethical challenges of data collection, AI's role in privacy and more. Lunch available for in-person attendees (if reg. by 1/13). Free. 

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

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.

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.