From: Student Success
Date: March 5
Subject: DEADLINE SEASON - SPRING 2026


DEADLINE SEASON - SPRING 2026

We are here to keep you on track.  Review the deadlines below to guide your decisions.

MARCH 13

  • 16 Week Course Drop: Drop a 16-week course through Self-Service without a W grade. 
  • Credit/No Credit: Complete an Illinois elective course for ungraded credit.  Review the policy and complete the form.
  • Grade Replacement: Retake Illinois courses with a C- or lower and replace the original grade with the new one.  Review the policy and complete the form.
  • Incomplete Grades:  Fall 2025 Incomplete (I) grades must be finished by March 13th (end of week 8) or they will become failing grades.  Review the policy.
  •  Withdrawal: Withdraw from all courses March 13th to avoid receiving W grades.  Review the policy and complete the form.

MARCH 14 - 22

Spring Break - REST!  Find open campus resources on Campus Well-being.

MARCH 23

Second Eight-Week Courses Begin: View second eight-week courses (POT B) on Course Explorer. These 8 weeks cover 16 weeks of coursework, so plan your time carefully.

APRIL 17

Add/Drop a Second 8-Week Course: Drop an 8-week course through Self-Service without a W grade.  

View the full Spring 2026 Academic Calendar through the Office of the Registrar.

 

QUESTIONS? 

Review the policies below before deciding, and contact affected offices....


We hope this information is helpful as you make your decisions.  More details are on Student Success Gies Groups.

InFocus on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

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InFocus

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In Focus is a 4-week program designed to address concerns students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD-like symptoms commonly have. This series is typically offered throughout the fall and spring semesters. This program is open to all Illinois students—you do not need to be a current client of the Counseling Center.

This series is interactive and gives students practical tips for improving focus. We’ll cover:

Week 1: Procrastination
Week 2: Time Management
Week 3: Goal Setting
Week 4: Stress Management and Self-Care
It works best if you attend all weeks, but you can attend any of the weeks as a stand-alone workshop.
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EQ Series: Self and Social Awareness on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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EQ Series: Self and Social Awareness

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The Lab is reading Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Come grab a free book and treats to read along with us!
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RIO on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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RIO

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RIO is a two-part program that teaches students techniques for recognizing and moving past situations that cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. RIO can provide skills to help you:

Manage and reduce anxiety
Adapt to new challenges
Understand your thoughts and feelings, WITHOUT judgment or shame
Move beyond feeling “stuck”
Take the initiative to step out of your comfort zone
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