Park close to class. Park close to home. Students can now secure space in the C-10 Parking Garage at 5th & Daniel, conveniently located on central campus and a short walk from many off-campus housing facilities. There are many perks at C-10: covered parking, elevator access, 24/7 parking privileges, EV charging stations, and Parking assistance. A full year permit starts Aug. 1 for $1800/year. A summer permit (through July 31) is $300. A wait list for Fall is also available now! 

July 7 is the last day the last day for doctoral students to complete their Final Examination (thesis defense) for August 2025 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!

July 5 is the last day to submit a Late Registration Change via the Graduate College Student Portal to add or drop a S2A (4 week) course with approval (a W is recorded). Have questions about registration deadlines or submitting a form? Click here for an advising appointment!

July 7 is the last day to submit a Late Registration Change via the Graduate College Student Portal to drop a S2A (4 week) course without a grade of “W” recorded; and the last day to submit a Credit/No-credit request via the Graduate College Student Portal for 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!

July 6 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.

McKinley Health Education Stress Management Peers invites you to a fun and casual event, Leap to Legends, on Wednesday 7.2 from 6-7 PM! Come meet new people and discover how physical activity can be a powerful tool for managing stress. We’ll gather at the South Quad/McFarland Memorial Tower, for an engaging fitness activity and then social time. This is a welcoming space for all fitness levels and abilities! Let us know you are interested so we can bring enough swag bags! Bring a friend or come to make new connections. For more details, please contact Emily Rodriguez emilyr6@illinois.edu.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a relaxed summer evening at Illini Grove! Enjoy classic picnic snacks like s’mores, watermelon, and more while playing outdoor favorites like cornhole and frisbee. Whether you're looking to meet new friends or just kick back and soak up the summer vibes, this event is open to all and will include kid-friendly activities —come and be part of the fun! 

The Morris Animal Foundation is accepting proposals for its Wildlife Fellowship Training program focused on advancing the health and welfare of wildlife. Eligible applicants must hold a DVM or PhD, or be enrolled in a PhD program with at least two years completed by the project’s start date. Applications are due August 20. See the Fellowship Finder listing for further details. 

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 illinois.edu email account by June 30, and we will send the Zoom invitation on the morning of the event.

Do you have questions about copyright and your thesis? Check out the online resources developed by Copyright Librarian Sara Benson. In addition to copyright reference guides, she's also developed the videos "Four Copyright Tips for Graduate Students" and "Fair Use." You might also check out our blog, Grad School 101: Copyright and Your Thesis, to read answers to frequently asked questions.

Make sure to carefully consider the thesis release options, which determine the visibility of your work in IDEALS—the University’s digital repository. When you submit your thesis to the Graduate College, you will be asked to select a release option. Check out our website to learn more. Remember, no matter which release option you choose, the abstract of your thesis will be visible in IDEALS. Talk with your adviser about these release options and contact the Thesis Office with any questions.

Throughout your career, you will need to tell stories about yourself and your experience. When told well, these stories can be powerful tools to connect with potential employers and colleagues, and they can help you reach your personal and professional goals. If you'd like to learn techniques for telling compelling professional stories, join Grad College Career Development Fridays in July for a series of online workshops that will explore techniques for telling compelling professional stories through application materials (July 11), online (July 18), and in interviews (July 25).

Join the Asian American Cultural Center for our summer Community Wellness Lounge events! On July 1 from 1-3 p.m. we will be making hanging out and making smoothies to beat the heat! Meet new people and build community while having fun! Smoothies are available while supplies last.

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.