From: Office of Undergraduate Affairs
Date: September 26, 2021
Subject: Week 6: Gies at a Glance -- A message from Gies Undergraduate Affairs



Academic Advising Career Services  Events  Study Abroad  

Academic Calendar (https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-calendars/fall-2021-academic-calendar/)

September 28
  • Full payment due for Fall 2021 charges unless on a payment plan.  Visit Pay My Bill for more information regarding payment options and due dates.
October 15 
  • Deadline for UG to drop semester 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 elect credit/no credit or change credit/no credit to regular grade basis in semester course
  • Deadline for UG to file intent to use Campus Grade Replacement option in semester course
  • Deadline for UG to withdraw from Fall semester (drop all courses) without grade of W
October 18 
  • Priority registration Time Tickets (earliest registration times) for Spring 2022 available on Student Self-Service
  • POT B courses begin (non-traditional courses may begin earlier or later)

OUA Announcements:

  • Office of Undergraduate Affairs is OPEN:  Stop by the Office of Undergraduate Affairs in 1055 Business Instructional Facility (BIF).  We are open M-F from 8:30am - 5pm (CST).  You can also reach us at 217.333.2740 or undergrads@business.illinois.edu
      
  • Peer Tutoring:  Free tutoring in BADM 210, BADM 211, CS 105, ECON 102/103/302 and FIN 221. Sundays 5pm -8pm, Mondays 1pm -3pm; 5pm -7pm and Tuesdays 1pm -3pm.Tutors are available to help lead group discussions, walk through homework, prepare for office hours, and help with exam preperation.  More infohttps://giesgroups.illinois.edu/advising/peer-tutoring/
     
  • National Voter Registration Day | Tues., Sept. 28 |12pm-2pm | BIF Atrim
    Access and Multicultural Engagement (AME) will host a voter registration event for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 28 from 12pm - 2pm in the BIF Commons. This event is a Big10 campus-supported, nonpartisan event and is open to all, and is promoted by the #voteready ALL In Campus Democracy Challenge. Stop by to register to vote or use this as an opportunity to update your voter information (e.g., name or address changes).  Please direct inquiries or questions to access@business.illinois.edu.
  • Institute by LeaderShape Info Sessions & Application InfoAre you looking for an exciting and enriching opportunity to develop your leadership skills?! Look no further! The Institute™ by LeaderShape® is a nationally recognized four-day, three-night leadership retreat held for Illinois undergraduate students that will take place January 11-14, 2022, at the Allerton Park & Retreat Center in Monticello, IL.

    To learn more about the program, we encourage you to review our website or register for one of our Information Sessions:

    Tuesday, September 28, 4:00 PM, Zoom
    Monday,October 4, 2:00 PM, 290 Illini Union

    The online application opens Monday, September 27 and closes Monday, October 25, 2021. In addition to responding to a series of essay questions, you will also be asked to upload a resume. APPLY HERE!

Undergraduate Success Lab Announcements:

Coming up this week in the Undergraduate Success Lab(1041BIF):

  • Global Learning and Leadership | Wed., Sept. 29 |2pm-3pm
    The Leadership Center presents Global Learning and Leadership. In today’s world, learning how to work with a diverse set of people is essential to having success on a team. In this workshop, participants will identify where they fall on the eight culture scales and learn how the scales can be used to work productively on any diverse team.
    To register: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1252941
     
  • Study Abroad Information Session | Wed., Sept. 29 | 3pm-4pm
    Join the Gies Study Abroad Office for an information session. If you are interested in Studying Abroad, please join the Gies Study Abroad Team to learn more about how to apply, deadlines, what to expect, and your next steps to prepare.
    To register: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1253083


Campus/College Announcements:

  • Supply Chain Management Fall 2021 Application Period: Supply Chain Management Fall 2021 Application Open Until 9/27:  Fall applications for the Supply Chain Management Program will be accepted through the end of the day Monday, September 27, 2021. After the application period has closed, formal interviews will be held. Please contact Nehemiah Scott, SCM Program Director (nehemiah@illinois.edu) or Kelsey Ohnesorge, SCM Program Coordinator (graber2@illinois.edu) with any questions.
  • Application can be found at go.gies.illinois.edu/SC
     
  • Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program: The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program supports the participation of low-income parents in secondary education through the provision of campus-based childcare services. CCAMPIS is a program that supports full-time undergraduate students while they work toward their degrees. We work with the Early Child Development Lab (ECDL) and the Child Development Lab (CDL), and we cover all tuition costs if they enroll at the ECDL/CDL.  More info
     
  • The Critical Language Scholarship: The Critical Language Scholarship, provided by the U.S. Department of State, is a fully-funded, intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for undergraduate and graduate students. The CLS institutes cover one academic year of university-level language coursework in 8 to 10 weeks over the summer, and include cultural programming, local language partners, and excursions. Participants receive academic credit at their U.S. institutions. More info