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! Fee: $15 per week for student; $20 per week for non-student

June 13 is the last business day to cancel POT 1 Independent Study, S2 (8 week), or S2A (4 week) registration and receive a 100% refund if you are not enrolled in courses in any other summer terms (Withdrawal/Cancellation Form required). June 15 is the last day to cancel this registration via Self-Service. The refund schedule for Summer 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. Questions about registration deadlines or forms? Click here for an advising appointment!

June 7 is also the last day to submit a Late Registration Change via the Graduate College Student Portal to add or drop a S1 (4 week) course with approval (a W is recorded). 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!

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. 

The ability to craft an effective funding proposal can reap a lifetime of rewards. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify funding opportunities, strategize the components of an effective proposal, and think like a grantwriter. The Office of External Fellowships will hold two versions of this workshop on Thursday, June 12: students in STEM fields can attend online from 2:30-5 PM (register) while students in the social sciences and humanities can attend in person at the Grad College from 2:30-4:30 (register). Please register in advance. 

Cash at College is a webinar for all students headed to college this fall as well as their families.This free webinar will feature lessons on how to effectively budget your money while in college, the basics of banking, creating a funding plan for your degree, identifying credit myths, and managing financial stress. 

The Illinois Leadership Center is now accepting requests for workshops for Summer 2025 into Spring 2026. If you would like your students to learn more about addressing conflict, giving feedback, sharing their leadership story and more, please check out our offerings! These services are provided for free to academic class, student staff teams, registered student organizations, and more. 

This presentation will focus on practical strategies for writing and publishing journal articles, with a focus on revising a seminar paper or course project for publication. This workshop will review general expectations of academic publishing and will be most useful for early-stage graduate students. Writers from all disciplines are welcome. It is open to current University of Illinois affiliates (students, faculty, and staff). Please register with your UIUC email account by June 9, and we will send the Zoom invitation on the morning of the event.

The purpose of this workshop is to demystify the dissertation proposal by reviewing common elements of the proposal genre. We will provide strategies for writing the problem statement, research questions, review of literature, methodology, and proposed timeline. This presentation will also offer tips for staying motivated and getting through this sometimes-daunting process. Writers from any discipline are welcome. Please register with your UIUC email account by June 11, and we will send the Zoom invitation on the morning of the event.

Correctly formatting the title page of your thesis can be a challenge. Let us help! If you plan to graduate in May, submit your title page to the Thesis Office for review. We will check the formatting and your degree information to make sure you are on track! Just upload a copy of your title page on our website.

Watch our new title page video for tips and tricks in formatting your title page. Doctoral students should watch this video to format the dissertation title page. If you are writing a Master's thesis, this video is for you! In years of reviewing theses, we've noticed that the title page is where mistakes often slip in. Download a title page template to help you get started. 

The Career Exploration Group provides a collaborative environment for grad students and postdocs from all fields who want to learn more about career options. Participants work with a career advisor to identify and evaluate career paths that fit their skills, interests, and values. This is a unique opportunity to share and learn about exploring careers through discussion and open dialogue with peers. Participants commit to meeting three times over three weeks. Career Exploration Group will meet in person from 3:30 - 5 PM on 6/17, 6/24, and 7/1. Registration is required.

Register now for Faculty Job Search Retreat on August 6! This afternoon event will get postdocs and grad students ready to apply for faculty jobs this fall.  Join us for valuable advice from our Career Development staff and from faculty who have recently navigated the process successfully. This virtual event includes an overview of the faculty job search, a faculty panel that will get you ready to apply this Fall (or later), and more. Registration is required. Find more information and the registration link at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/FacultyJobSearchRetreat.

Two of our summer online courses are still taking registrations: Technology Entrepreneurship (TE 461) and Finance for Engineering Management (TE 566). Course syllabi are available on our website and feel free to contact us with any questions.

Join the Women's Resources Center this summer (June & July) for Movies & Crafts! Each week will have a different theme and a coordinating craft to accompany the movie. Stick around after viewing to join the WRC staff in a discussion about the film! Beginning at 2:00pm at Women's Resources Center (616 E Green St. Suite 213) - June 10 - June 24 - July 8 - July 22.

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.