Welcome MSBA Class of 2025

We are excited for you to join the MS in Business Analytics program at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. You are now part of the Gies family, and we want to make sure you take advantage of all the support and resources available to you and that starts today!

Upcoming Events: Get ready for gies

Complete the New Student Checklist

Review and complete the MSA Student Checklist as soon as possible to get ready for your arrival on campus.

Create Your Net ID

NetID will give you access to campus services, including e-mail and file storage. Visit the Net ID claiming website.

Submit Your Final Credentials

You are required to submit final, official credentials upon arrival on campus. Please check out the Graduate College Requirements here.

Important Action Items

Begin working on the mandatory preparatory courses and preparing for your course selection by reviewing the following materials

Helpful Links + FAQs

Technology Requirements

Financials and Billing

International Students

Course Registration & Orientation

  • Learn about Course Registration & Orientation
  • Course registration will be available July 15
  • Arrive on campus no later than August 18th to attend our week-long orientation.

Contact Us

Have more questions? Reach out to one of the members of our recruitment/student service team.

Video and Webinar Library

Message from Larry Gies

A Special welcome from Larry Gies!

I-20 Webinar

Everything you need to know about your I-20

Housing Webinar

Get insight on where to live on campus

Meet the MSBA Directors

Learn more about how to take advantage of your time at Gies from our directors

Gies Experiential Learning Webinar

Learn about all the platforms Gies has to offer.

Funding Webinar

Learn about different ways to fund your business Master's education

Campus Tour

Take a tour around UIUC

International Students Tips

An overview of your immigration documents, what to bring to campus, and what to expect at U.S. Customs and Port of Entry.