Gies Undergraduate Affairs
COVID-19 Resources and Contact Information

Gies staff and faculty are available to support you. Check below for the best way to reach Gies undergraduate affairs staff. Don't see what you're looking for or not sure who to contact? Email your question to undergrads@business.illinois.edu. We'll help connect you with the correct team.

UIUC COVID-19 announcements/updates can be found here: covid19.illinois.edu

Student Affairs COVID-19 Support Resources

Campus Wellbeing Services COVID-19 Toolkit

Gies Business Return to Campus: FAQs

Students can visit the eLearning Student Orientation website or get direct help with technical problems at go.gies.illinois.edu/studenthelp

Academic Advising ┬╗

Services Available: You can set up an online advising appointment with your academic advisor or find information about online drop-in advising by visiting Gies Groups and selecting "Meet with an Advisor." You can also e-mail your academic advisor directly or contact undergrads@business.illinois.edu with questions. Please include all of your questions, your NetID (first part of your Illinois e-mail address) and your UIN. Your advisor may contact you to set up a phone or online appointment.

Drop in Advising  (Monday-Friday 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, CST):

To participate in a virtual drop-in appointment, please click here.  

Peer Advising are here for you! We partner with the Undergraduate Academic Advising team to assist with course selection, registration processes, four year plans, study abroad courses, major declaration, and academic policies. Virtual Peer Advising will be available on weekdays from 7:00am - 5:00pm(CST), 5:00pm - 7:00pm(CST). Information about our services, schedule, and Zoom link is provided on our website. If you have questions, please feel free to email us at peerconnect@illinois.edu.

https://giesgroups.illinois.edu/advising/peer-advising/

Email: undergrads@business.illinois.edu
Appointments Available via Zoom: yes
Appointments Available via Phone: yes

Access and Multicultural Engagement

If you have any questions regarding academic support or scholarships, please contact the AME Team. We are happy to help!

Email Jewell White (white7@illinois.edu), Andrea Fierro (fierro3@illinois.edu), please contact Kerri Green (kgreen0@illinois.edu) with scholarship questions. If these questions are too complex to answer via email, we will work with you to set up a phone or virtual appointment.

Email: access@business.illinois.edu
Appointments Available via Zoom: yes
Appointments Available via Phone: yes

Career Services ┬╗

Services Available: Whether you are seeking employment opportunities, practicing for upcoming virtual interviews or preparing to transition into the working world, we are committed to providing you timely resources to prepare you for your next step. Appointments can be scheduled on Gies Groups and can be conducted by phone or Zoom.

Email: bcs@business.illinois.edu
Appointments Available via Zoom: yes
Appointments Available via Phone: yes

The Counseling Center ┬╗

Jennifer House, Embedded Clinical Counselor

Services Available: The Counseling Center is offering telehealth services. Continue to check the website for updates. Existing clients should contact Gies Embedded Counselor, Jennifer House, or the Counseling Center to schedule a phone consultation as needed. Workshop and registration information can be located on the COVID-19 resource page on the website.

Additional Links
https://counselingcenter.illinois.edu/emergency/covid-19-resources
Email: jhouse@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-333-3704
Appointments Available Via Phone: yes

eLearning Student Tech Support Help Desk ┬╗

Services Available: Need help with Zoom, Compass or navigating your courses that are now delivered online? The Gies eLearning Student Tech Support Help Desk provides technical support for all Gies undergraduate students. If you experience technical problems in a course please submit this form and provide details of your tech issue: https://form.asana.com/hash=af12be9be3c6d60ab4939f51fb0976e02a8c6f7a9cbdfc1904a3430dde11388b&id=1167542220161560

Helpdesk Form: https://form.asana.com/?hash=af12be9be3c6d60ab4939f51fb0976e02a8c6f7a9cbdfc1904a3430dde11388b&id=1167542220161560

Gies Honors Programs ┬╗

Services Available: Email Kate Patterson with questions. If these questions are too complex to answer via email, Kate will work with you to set up a phone or virtual appointment.

Email: bushonors@illinois.edu or katepatt@illinois.edu
Appointments can be requested through: https://giesgroups.illinois.edu/advising/home/
Appointments Available Via Zoom: yes
Appointments Available Via Phone: yes

International Students ┬╗

For COVID-19 guidance for international students and scholars, please contact International Student & Scholar Services. While their office is physically closed to the public, they are available online during normal business hours. COVID-19 ISSS frequently asked questions: isss.illinois.edu/updates/coronavirus

Website: International Student & Scholar Services
Phone: 1-217-333-1303 ext. 1
Email: isss@illinois.edu

Peer Tutoring ┬╗

Services Available: Drop-in tutoring with a Peer Tutor on the Peer Tutoring website. Tutors are available to help students through Business Core courses: BADM 210, CS 105, ECON, FIN 221, and MATH 234.

All appointments will be held via Zoom during normal Peer Tutoring Hours. Hours will be announced after the first week of classes.

Appointments Available via Zoom: yes

Student Engagement

Services Available: Student Organization Support, Community Programming

Keep an eye out for upcoming virtual events on social media, Gies Groups and other platforms.  Events offered by the Office of Undergraduate Affairs can be found here: giesgroups.illinois.edu/oua/calendar/

Email: Michel Watkins michelaw@illinois.edu | Alex See asee@illinois.edu
Appointments Available Via Zoom: yes
Appointments Available Via Phone: yes

Study Abroad ┬╗

Services Available: Please reach out to the Study Abroad team to schedule an appointment.

Email: studyabroad@business.illinois.edu
Phone: 217-244-7245

Undergraduate Admissions ┬╗

Services Available: Services available: All group meetings on freshman, Intercollegiate Transfer, or Off-Campus Transfer admission into Gies will be held virtually via Zoom. Students with individual questions can contact Admissions via email or phone.

We also will be sharing information about Gies Student Ambassador opportunities through the OUA Gies at a Glance e-newsletter.

Email: admissions@business.illinois.edu
Call: 217-244-3890. Please leave a detailed message and clearly state your name and call-back number.

Visit Gies Groups regularly to stay up-to-date with Gies events and resources.