Gies Undergraduate News Update - 8/22/21
Business Quad Day 

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

August 22 11:59pm (CST)

• Deadline to cancel registration (drop all classes) for full reversal of tuition and campus fees for classes scheduled in a regular semester.  For non-standard course offerings, deadline to cancel is the last day prior to instruction.

• First day of instruction for the Fall semester and POT A courses
• Deadline for students to register for first classes without being charged $15 late fee penalty

• Late registration begins via Student Self-Service

• Deadline for ALL students to add a POT A course via Student Self-Service
• Deadline for ALL students to drop POT A (1st 8 week) course for refund if reducing assessment range
• Deadline to suppress directory information

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 by calling 217.333.2740 or emailing undergrads@business.illinois.edu.    
   
• Graduating Seniors: Add yourself to the December 2021 degree list!  To do so, visit apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice/, click the Block I to login, click Graduation tab, click Apply to Graduate, click Dec 2021 and follow the steps to submit. 
   
• Academic Advising:

  • Express Advising:  Talk to a peer or professional Advisor with a brief question during Express Advising.  Peer advisors are available 9am - 5pm M, T, W, TH and 9am - 3pm on Fridays in the Undergraduate Success Lab (1041 BIF).  Wednesday afternoon Express Advising is virtual.  View the Express Advising and peer advising schedule on Undergraduate Advising Gies Groups.

  • Scheduled Appointment:  Every Gies student is assigned to at least two Academic Advisors.  Unassigned (Undeclared) students can schedule with Unassigned, Finance, or Business Administration Advisors.  These are 30 minute in-person or Zoom appointments.  Once a student declares a major, they will only be able to schedule with their Major Academic Advisor(s).  Students pursuing a double major should meet with advisors from both majors 

• Interested in joining the Gies Peer Advising or Peer Tutoring Programs?: Enroll in BUS 199 "Coaching for Success" this fall to master peer coaching frameworks and become eligible to join our Peer Advising or Peer Tutoring programs! This is a 1-credit hour, graded on-campus course that is held on Thursday from 4:00pm - 4:50pm in 136 Armory. This course is offered fall and spring semesters, so if you want to join the programs but can't take BUS 199 this fall, keep us in mind for your spring schedule. Questions about the course? Contact Heather Fletcher (hfletch@illinois.edu) or Kiona Webber (kmwebber@illinois.edu).

• Seeking Gies Ambassadors:  The Office of Undergraduate Affairs is recruiting Gies Undergraduate Ambassadors for the Fall 2021 semester. The Gies Undergraduate Ambassador program is a volunteer and leadership opportunity for students to represent the Gies College of Business in both branding and recruitment efforts. Ambassadors play a critical role in facilitating recruitment and informational events throughout the year for prospective students. Ambassadors are also crucial to the school’s marketing strategies for photos, videos, special Gies branding events and more! Most importantly, Gies Ambassadors are a valuable connection to students as we build the future of our college community. more info 

• Study Abroad Events and Deadlines: Check out study abroad programs on the main quad at the Illinois Abroad Fair on August 30 from 11:00-3:00. Look for the Gies tent toward the North end of the quad. 

  Cool off with a snow cone at the Gies Study Abroad Expo on September 2 from 11:00-1:30. Learn about study abroad and answer a trivia question to win a prize or scholarship! Look for the tent outside just South of BIF.
  Spring 2022 application deadline: September 15, 2021.
  contact us at studyabroad@business.illinois.edu

• Consulting Consortium Application Open!: This year's Consulting Consortium application will be open from Wednesday, August 18 to Monday, August 30! Apply here: https://forms.gle/wfMWD4CtgfYaZJP18 Where: This year's event will be held via Zoom When: Friday, September 3 from 10AM - 2PM CST

Join us for Business Quad Day

Tuesday, August 24
3:30pm - 6pm
South part of the South Quad 

Join us for the annual Gies Business Quad Day which showcases Council of President member Registered Student Organizations and Gies College of Business offices and programs.

Food, music and giveaways will be part of this year's celebration as we kick off the new academic year.

All undergraduate business students are welcome!