The Graduate College will be open remotely on Friday, June 20. Feel free to reach out to us at grad@illinois.edu. We will be closed on Thursday, June 19, for the holiday. 

The locally-owned Moo of I has opened in the Illini Union lower level! The restaurant offers custom ice cream and delights. You simply start with your base soft-serve ice cream and then add in your flavors and toppings! Stop by for a cold treat as the summer heats up. Moo of I will be open Monday-Friday from Noon-4pm this summer.

F&S and the Parking Department identify and collect unwanted bicycles left on campus at the beginning of the summer. This week, all bicycles parked on campus were tagged with an orange sticker stating, "Remove this tag by 6/30 or your bicycle will be removed." If you currently have a bike in a campus rack, shelter, or parking location, you must take off this sticker so that your bike is shown as active. Individuals who don’t take this action and want to reclaim their bicycles later this year will be charged a $40 fee. All recovered bicycles must also be registered before being returned. 

June 20 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 15 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 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 form? Click here for an advising appointment!

McKinley Health Education Stress Management Peers (SMP) invite you to join us 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays for a casual time to meet people, explore campus/community, and learn about how physical activity can help with stress management. We offer a welcoming environment for individuals of all fitness levels and abilities! Drop ins welcome, no registration necessary. Bring a friend or meet a new one! First session meets at ARC on June 18. Follow SMP Instagram at smp.uiuc for future locations and topics.

What are your specific research needs? What are your biggest challenges with data? What could you use help with? Illinois Computes is here to offer research technology support to all University of Illinois researchers, helping you advance your innovative and groundbreaking work. Are you hitting a logistical roadblock? Struggling for resources? Not sure where to begin? Illinois Computes can help with that. Explore the resources available to you through Illinois Computes. Check out this month's issue of Illinois Computes Connections for examples of our expert support in action and subscribe! 

The Graduate College invites applications from graduate students and postdocs interested in serving as URAP Mentors in the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) during 2025-26. 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 22. Learn more about the program at https://grad.illinois.edu/grad-student-life/mentoring/urap.

Joining a writing group is a great opportunity to develop a writing routine and schedule dedicated time to work on your thesis in a distraction-free setting. It's also a great way to connect with others! Join one of the Graduate Writing Groups being hosted by the Writers Workshop or form your own writing group with friends. Want more tips on developing writing habits? Our blog "How Good Writing Habits Lead to Short- & Long-term Payoffs" has you covered.

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 July 6!).

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.

The Illini Ballroom & Latin Dance team will be offering student taught lessons throughout the summer focused on Rumba, ChaCha, Jive, Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot. Each lesson will be tailored to the participants, so these are a great way to learn the fundamentals of each dance! Lessons begin on Tuesday, June 17 at 7PM in Illini Union Room 314B and will be held weekly on Tuesday throughout the summer until mid-August. There is a one-time $10 participation fee due by the end of your first lesson. No dance partner or experience necessary!

Second half session (S2) online summer classes begin this week but there is still time to enroll in Technology Entrepreneurship (TE 461) and Finance for Engineering Management (TE 566). Keep in mind that TE courses and certificates are available to grad students in any college or major. We look forward to working with you!

Strengthen your intercultural communication skills in this essential training for faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants. Stumbling Blocks to Intercultural Communication is a classic ISSS session designed to help participants identify and overcome common barriers in cross-cultural interactions. This session explores six key causes of intercultural communication breakdowns and provides actionable strategies to avoid them. Join us to learn how to improve your communication and build stronger connections in diverse settings.

Join us at Riggs Beer Company at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 22nd, to hear Dr. Jorge Calderin discuss unique techniques to explain Organic Chemistry though animation techniques. Hope to see you there! Presented by the MCA GSA.

Join language learners and language lovers for a informal meet & greet. Connect with students from the Intensive Language Instruction Program (ILIP) and learn about their experiences. Dinner is provided at no cost. Open to everyone, please RSVP if you plan to attend!

Join us June 16-22 at various locations around Champaign-Urbana (and around the state!) for a week of free, family-friendly events celebrating the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture! Events include book displays, seminars, garden tours, and more! Pollinator Week events are open to the public — whether you’re a nature lover, student, parent, or just pollinator-curious. Check out our Events Schedule for dates, times, and locations of events.

June 16-22 is National Pollinator Week. Join us at 25 O’Clock on June 19th for a night of fun pollinator-themed trivia. Did you know it’s more than just bees? Come for the drinks and stay for the nerdy science trivia. Teams of up to 6, free to play, prizes for the winners.

June 16-22 is National Pollinator Week. Join us at The Literary on June 18th for an exciting science talk with local pollinator expert and National Medal of Science laureate, May Berenbaum. Copies of her book “Honey, I’m Homemade” will be available for purchase and you can catch an autograph after the talk.

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.