Automatic renewals for I-Share and local library materials will be activated starting July 28. Eligible materials will be renewed, extending their loan period without requiring manual intervention from the user. Patrons will receive an email notification detailing which items have been renewed and their new due dates. For materials not eligible for automatic renewal, the standard "courtesy notice" email will still be sent as the due date approaches. 

Book your final appointments now! The Writers Workshop will be closing for the summer on August 7. We will re-open on August 27.

August 7, 5pm, is the deadline to add or drop (with a "W") a SF (12 wk), POT 1 Ind Study, S2 (8 wk), or S2B (4 wk) course (Late Registration Change via the Graduate College Student Portal); and the last day to withdraw from ALL courses if not also registered for S1 or S2A (prior 4 wk sessions) with “W’s” recorded (form and dept approval required; ISSS approval for international students). Students enrolled in non-standard part of term courses should refer to their graduate program for deadlines. Questions about deadlines or forms? Click here for an advising appointment!

August 1 is the last day to submit a Late Registration Change via the Graduate College Student Portal to drop a S2B (4 week) course without a grade of “W” recorded; and the last day to submit a Credit/No-Credit election request via the Graduate College Student Portal for a S2B (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!

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. 

Learn to analyze 16S, 18S, ITS, or similar amplicon data in this hands-on workshop focused on microbial community structure and diversity, led by High Performance Computing in Biology (HPCBio), the bioinformatics core of the Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center. This workshop will cover processing, taxonomic classification, diversity analysis and more! There are pre-requisites so please sign up early to allow yourself time to acquire any missing knowledge. Asynchronous prep materials will be provided for those needing a refresher. Please click title link for more details. 

Next week, 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 preparing to go on the academic job market? The Writers Workshop will review genre expectations and how to draft your own diversity statements (7/29) and research statements (7/31). These events are open to current UIUC affiliates (students, faculty, and staff). Please register with your University email account the day prior to the event, and we will send a reminder email with the Zoom meeting invitation on the morning of the event.

Do you conduct research on aging or lifelong health? ClarkLindsey is hosting its inaugural Longevity Symposium on Friday, October 17, 2025, featuring graduate student posters on aging-related research. Open to all U of I graduate students. To apply, submit both an abstract and a PDF of your poster by Saturday, August 23 at 11:59 PM (CT). Submit Here

If you are interested in attending football games this fall, now is the time to buy student season tickets! They sold out in 2024, and will likely sell out for 2025 soon. This also gives you priority access to men's basketball student tickets. Check out the schedule and roster Check out the schedule and roster. Purchase student season tickets: 1 year plan is $109, 4 year plan is $250. 

We are seeking volunteers for the 2nd Annual Central Illinois Bat Festival. Last year we held the inaugural event and over 800 eager community members showed up to participate and learn about the awesomeness of bats. We are hoping for an even larger turnout this year. There will be games, crafts, science talks, hands-on activities, costume contests, and an evening bat walk. Come out and help us continue this annual event on September 6. T-shirts and food provided for volunteers. Sign up and choose your desired shifts at the link

We are honored to invite you to the First Tagore House Conference to be held at U of I on August 2–3, 2025. This conference is organized by the Tagore House Initiative in collaboration with South Asian Studies at U of I. The gathering will include scholarly seminars, panel discussions on Tagore’s literary and cultural impact, and activities celebrating Bengali culture in a global context. Registration for U of I students is free. Kindly register for the conference: https://tagorehouse.org/

Take the stage during the Illinois Homecoming Global Talent Show! We’re looking for individuals or groups to share their talent and celebrate the rich diversity and talent of our international community. All talents are welcome. Complete the performer application form at https://go.illinois.edu/GTSApplication2025 to apply to be featured in the show. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST. 

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.