June 25 is the last day to submit a request to elect to register “in Absentia” for the Summer term via the Graduate College Student Portal. Have questions about In Absentia registration? Click here for an advising appointment!

June 25 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 (if not enrolled in courses in any other summer terms); and to submit a form to elect to audit a S2 (8 week) course. June 27 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 deadline info. Questions about deadlines or forms? Click here for an advising appointment!

The Data Discovery Platform is a new tool that allows users to find high-quality datasets across the US. We invite you to test out the platform and provide us with feedback by participating in our Data Discovery Satisfaction Survey! All participants who submit a valid survey response are eligible to receive a $25 gift card. Your feedback helps us ensure broader access to critical public health datasets. If you are interested, please reach out to our Research Coordinator, Marc Astacio-Palmer (mastacio@illinois.edu). You can view the Data Discovery Platform here: https://sdohplace.org/search.

Getting ready to deposit a dissertation, wrap-up a thesis or capstone project, or just want to gain some tips for dynamic academic writing? Then this workshop is for you! The Writers Workshop will provide strategies for polishing your writing at the paragraph and sentence-level to achieve more reader-friendly and powerful prose. We recommend that you have a current in-progress piece of writing to practice applying strategies during the workshop. Please register with your UIUC email account by June 25, and we will send the Zoom invitation on the morning of the event.

Join the Writers Workshop to learn about genre expectations for personal statements and strategies for drafting and tailoring your statement. We will review a range of disciplines. Please register with your UIUC email account by June 23, and we will send the Zoom invitation on the morning of the event.

Do you have questions about formatting your thesis? Do you want to know more about the deposit process? Do you have questions about preliminary and final exam committees? The Thesis Office is here to help! We're offering extended office hours this week. Sign up here for an online 15-minute appointment with Emily.

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.

Join us for this year's Plant Sciences Symposium on Sept 5 at the Illini Union.  This year’s symposium will spotlight the theme “SMART Agriculture: Predict, Adapt & Sustain”. Join us for a full day of expert talks, student presentations, and networking as we showcase innovative research that drives the future of agriculture. Graduate students can submit their abstract for the graduate student talk by July 30, 2025. Graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdocs can submit an abstract for a poster presentation by August 20. See more information to register or present.

The Department of Dance offers a multitude of courses focusing on a diversity of dance styles and forms. You do not need any prior dance experience. Check out our many sections of DANC 116 courses, such as Tap, Ballroom, Salsa, Partnering, Improvisation and many more. We also have online courses, including DANC 200, "Explore Music Through Dance." Secure your spot, register today!!

Have you ever tried Mate from Argentina? Bissap from West Africa? Even Sweet Tea from the southern U.S.? Please join us to taste drinks from around the world and learn about each drink's origins, significance, and share in celebrating the unique food and drink cultures within the community of people right here on campus! All are welcome. Lunch is provided, no registration required. Cosponsored by: International Education, ISSS, IEI/GET, BNAACC, SALAAM, Grainger College of Engineering.

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.