Academic Calendar – https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-calendars/spring-academic-calendar-21

• Deadline to withdraw from ALL classes and receive an approximate 60% refund for full semester classes

• Deadline for ALL students to drop a POT A (1st 8 week) course via Student Self-Service without grade of W. Students may contact their college office to request an exception by petition to the drop deadline in the case of extraordinary circumstances.
• Deadline for UG to remove incomplete grade from previous semester to prevent change to F grade
• Deadline for UG to file intent to use Campus Grade Replacement option in a POT A course
• Deadline to withdraw from ALL classes and receive an approximate 50% refund for full semester classes

• New International Business Minor:  As a student minoring in international business, you will gain a clear understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and complexities involved with global business. Global managers face a diverse set of circumstances when engaging in cross-border business activities, and this minor prepares students to successfully navigate such complexities when engaging in global business, operating multinational enterprises, and completing international transactions.Talk to your academic advisor about whether or not this minor is the right fit for you.
  • More information on the International Business Minor
• Major Course Planning: Get the big picture of your major degree progress by attending Major Course Planning Advising. Join Undergraduate Finance and Business Administration Academic Advisors to learn about major degree requirements and begin making course plans for Fall 2021. These events are primarily for newly declared students; however, all students are welcome to attend to learn about course requirements for each major, running a DARS for two majors, accessing the major-specific planning form which guides course selection, and overall connecting with your Major Academic Advisors so they can get to know you better and support you with academic decisions and planning. Individual appointments for major planning are welcomed in addition to Major Course Planning Advising. Sign up on Gies Groups to attend the Major Course Planning Advising session of your major(s)!
  • https://giesgroups.illinois.edu/events?search_word=major+course+plannin
• Graduating Seniors - Dean's Scroll Award is open: The Dean’s Scroll Award, created in 2008, is an annual award presented by the Deans of the Gies College of Business to ten graduating seniors of the College. The award seeks to honor and recognize the seniors who have demonstrated leadership skills that have benefited the Gies College of Business and its students. In order to be recognized as one of the Gies College of Business’s top ten graduating seniors, the student should have not only excelled in the classroom, but also outside of the classroom with a goal of always furthering the mission and vision of the Gies College of Business. Any Gies College of Business undergraduate student who received a degree in August or December 2020 or will receive a degree in May 2021 is eligible to apply. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.  Recipients will be notified by April 1, 2021. Application Link: go.gies.illinois.edu/deansscroll Questions may be directed to Alex See at asee@illinois.edu.
• Master of Science in Accounting Virtual Info Session: Join us for our upcoming Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) Virtual Information Session! Become a data-driven decision maker with this one-year, STEM-designated accounting program designed for students of all academic backgrounds. A bachelor's degree in accounting is not required. Learn about GMAT waivers and scholarships! 
  • March 12, 2021 - 9:00AM (CST) Register
• The Virtual Mojo Summer Internship - India: Work virtually with super unique start-ups or not-for-profits in India making a substantial social impact in their respective fields. Open to any major. Application deadline is March 15. Scholarships are available. Other international virtual internships are also available. Contact Gies Study Abroad for details and options. 
  • Study Abroad Link
  • Contact Info: studyabroad@business.illinois.edu

• Margolis Market Information Lab (MIL) is open: The Margolis Market Information Lab (MIL) is open and ready to help give you an edge in your financial professional development. If you are interested in learning how to conduct due diligence, oversee trading, manage industry concentrations, or report on fund performance, there are a variety of options to assist you. There are in-person and remote services, 1:1 support, and workshops on using industry-standard software. For more information visit https://giesgroups.illinois.edu/marketlab/.
• Mental Health Resources from Embedded Counselor: Interested in learning some self-help tools for your mental health and self-care?  Check out some of our services by clicking on the hyperlink. As always, please reach out to embedded counselor, Jennifer House, via email (jhouse@illinois.edu) to schedule an appointment, learn more about resources or collaborate together on a project. 

Undergraduate Success Lab (1041BIF) Announcements:

• Interview Room Bookings: The Undergraduate Success Lab offers Gies students the opportunity to reserve interview rooms in BIF. Please visit the Success Lab website to book rooms. (Link: Interview Room Bookings) 
  • Interview room bookings are open to undergraduate Gies students only
  • Gies students are allowed up to a 2-hour time slot, twice per week

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

Student Affairs COVID-19 Support Resources
Gies Undergraduate Affairs COVID-19 Contacts and Resources
 

Other Ways to Engage with Gies

• Be sure to check our Instagram and Facebook to see what is happening in the Gies College of Business @giesbusiness

• Don't forget to visit Gies Groups regularly to stay up-to-date with Gies events and resources.