GIES GRADUATE PROGRAM ORIENTATION

It is expected that all Gies Graduate students arrive one week before the class starts in order to attend the orientation. This will be a great opportunity to get to know your cohort! More information to come. Make sure to look into housing now to ensure move in before this date.

Detailed Orientation schedule will be shared in January

  • International Students only - ISSS Orientation begins January 13, 2026
  • MSA Orientation begins January 15, 2026.

University of Illinois Official Academic Calendar

Please use it to plan your Gies learning experience!

Spring 2026 and Summer 2026

2025 - 2026 academic calendar contains information regarding MSA Spring 2026 and Summer semester starts, breaks, final exam periods.

MSA program starts SPRING 2026
No class in the WINTER SESSION!
Summer 2026 session starts SUMMER SESSION II

Fall 2026

2026 - 2027 academic calendar contains information regarding MSA Fall 2026 semester starts, breaks, final exam periods, and graduation dates.