Have items you can't take with you during move out? Facilities & Services and Family & Graduate Housing are partnering for the Dump & Run® summer move out event. Beginning Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 31, donate your gently used household goods and furniture at outdoor shipping containers located in Ashton Woods and Orchard Downs. The sites will be open for drop-off donations each day between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Visit the F&S website to view a map of container locations and a list of accepted and prohibited items. Donations will be collected by Goodwill Land of Lincoln.

July 11 is the last business day to cancel S2B (4 week) registration and receive a 100% refund if you are not enrolled in courses in any other summer terms (Withdrawal/Cancellation Form required). July 13 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. Have questions about registration deadlines or submitting a form? Click here for an advising appointment!

July 11 is the last day to drop a POT 1 Independent Study or S2 (8 week) course via Self-Service. 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!

Friday, July 18, at 5:00pm, is the deadline for doctoral students to complete their dissertation deposit for Summer 2025 degree conferral. This deadline is firm and cannot be waived. Because all corrections and all required deposit materials must be received no later than 5:00pm, the Thesis Office strongly encourages students to submit the dissertation for review several days prior to the deadline. For further information about the process visit the Thesis Office website.

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 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.

Step into a warm and welcoming space where culture and creativity come together. At this drop-in event, volunteers will introduce you to the beautiful art and cultural history of henna and getting your hands decorated! While you wait, gather around our cozy storytelling circle and enjoy folk tales, childhood memories, and traditional stories shared by fellow participants. South Asian inspired lunch will be served to complete the experience. Halal, Vegetarian and Vegan options will be available. All are welcome to listen or share! No registration required, open to all. 

The Graduate College offers the Sudman & Ferber awards to support dissertation research that either focuses on improving survey methodology or that relies heavily on survey data. Graduate students who defended their dissertation proposals between August 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025 are eligible. Awards offer $2,500. Visit the Sudman/Ferber listing in the Fellowship Finder database for details. 

One critical component that makes research impactful is the effective presentation of data. In this workshop, you will learn some effective strategies for clear and effective data presentation in the context of journal articles, research posters, and PowerPoint presentations. By the end of this workshop, you will learn conventions for writing with figures, methods for analyzing your figure and table design, and how to apply these lessons to a variety of contexts. Register by July 9 using your UIUC email.

Learn more about the literature review's purpose and gain tips for writing an effective one, either as a stand-alone piece or part of a larger project. Please register with your UIUC email account by July 7, and we will send the Zoom invitation on the morning of the event.

With the end of the semester and the thesis deposit deadlines rapidly approaching, it is important to remember to set aside time to take care of yourself. Take a walk, set up a coffee date with friends, or think of some other ways that you can take a break from working and relax. Taking some time away from work allows your mind to rest, and when you revisit your projects, you can do so with added strength. You can learn about one graduate student’s tips for incorporating wellness into her routine in our blog.

If you are a doctoral student planning to deposit your dissertation for August graduation, get a head start by taking your exit surveys now! These surveys will only take a few minutes for you to complete, and (if you take them before you submit your document to the Thesis Office) it will make the deposit process move much more quickly. You can access these surveys on the Thesis Office website. Remember – you cannot deposit your dissertation until the Thesis Office receives notification that you have completed these surveys.

More than just lists of accomplishments, your resume, CV, cover letter, and other application materials should make a clear, convincing case for why you are equipped to succeed in a role. In this workshop, we will discuss techniques for strategically crafting application materials that make that compelling argument. Topics will include deciding what to include in your application materials, how to write about your past experience in ways that catch the eye of readers, and tips for making your application materials send a cohesive message about your capabilities.

Join us at Riggs Beer Company at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 13th, to hear Dr. John Hodge discuss his work in understanding how maize organizes and assembles its leaves. Hope to see you there!  Presented by the MCB GSA.

What’s really in your child’s drink? Learn to decode labels, spot hidden sugars, and encourage water and natural drinks. Equip your family with tools to make healthier beverage choices every day.

Join the Asian American Cultural Center for our summer Community Wellness Lounge events! On Tuesday, July 8th from 1-3pm we will be hanging out and making buttons! Meet new people and build community while having fun! Snacks available! For more information about this program, check out our website: https://aacc.illinois.edu/programs/community-wellness-lounge

The Writers Workshop will host independent writing time in the mornings and optional *in-person only* workshops in the afternoons. Register in advance and view the entire schedule on our event calendar. We look forward to writing and connecting with you!

Are you part of the first generation in your family to attend a four-year university? Are you looking to connect with supportive resources and the first-gen community on campus? Join us! All planned activities are free to attend with food/snacks often provided. 

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.