Mid-Week Check-In - January 28, 2026
Greetings BPA! You've made it through your first week of spring instruction. Catch your breath, and read through all the items below closely. Email StudentSuccess@business.illinois.edu with questions.
Success Planning - Spring Map
Download a copy of the Spring Map here to stay on track with your requirements.
Study Tables with Peer Mentors
Your mentors are starting to reach out to you to schedule your February Study Table. You will have the same mentor you had during the fall semester. At your first table they will help you go through all your Canvas sites so you know how to view assignments and submit homework and quizzes. Different instructors do different things, so we want to help you make sense of it all. Keep a close eye on your inbox for your mentor's email. You are also welcome to reach out to them to schedule a time.
Complete Your Progress Reports: Feb. 9th - 23rd
The progress report will help you monitor your academic performance and engage with instructors early in the term. Download the form here to print and take to your instructors.
- Directions: For each listed course you are currently taking, open your Canvas sites and record the gray, shaded category information (current grade, attendance, etc…). Meet with your instructors at office hours to have your report reviewed. Instructors are welcome to add comments for any of the categories. After reviewing, have your instructor sign your report at the bottom along with the date.
- Deadline: This report must be completed by the fifth week of the semester. Bring your report to a schedule an appointment with the Leslie Lewis between February 23rd - March 2nd to discuss your report. You are welcome to email your report before your meeting to StudentSuccess@business.illinois.edu.
Failure to complete your progress report will result in a hold on your account.
Attend FIN 221 Study Groups: Sundays, starting Feb. 8th at 3pm - 6pm
Study Group Sessions are mandatory for all BPA students enrolled in FIN 221. You must attend for 45 minutes. Check-in at the front desk in The Lab - let the Attendant know you are attending FIN 221 tutoring. Peer Tutors will divide you into groups of 2 - 4. They will have you explain where you are in your coursework and areas that will be helpful for you to work through. Groups start at 3pm and dinner will be served at 4pm. If you are not taking FIN 221 this semester, you will need to attend a 1:1 tutoring session for ECON 102, ECON 103, CS 105, STAT 100, or STAT 107. The schedule will be updated on Student Success Gies Groups - Study Tables.
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Wellness Check-In
EQ Series - Feb. 11th at 11am - 1pm, The Lab
The Lab is reading Emotional Intelligence 2.0....join us! During her summer internship, Natalie Worwa enjoyed reading this book with her co-workers. She has designed 3 events to help everyone evaluate their EQ. Come grab a free copy of the book from the Lab and read along with us.
The GDP tells the market value of goods and services in a specific timeframe. It serves as an indicator for the health of our economy. Question - If your life had a GDP report, what would it say you produce the most: Stress, growth, impact, or balance.
Action Step - Identify one habit, belief, or commitment that limits growth and intentionality pause, reduce, or replace it. |
Other Announcements & Events
FORWARD Internship Program
FORWARD is a program sponsored by a not-for-profit called . This is a three-week paid, early identification internship for FGLI undergraduates in the summer before their sophomore or junior year of college.
- Internship dates: May 26 to June 12.
- Application dates: Applications are currently open and close at midnight, January 31, 2026.
Registration is easy! You will need to follow the steps on this to request access to CareerSpring. Your Passcode is: UIUC. to help guide you through the process, as well as that you can follow. If you have any questions, concerns, or need further support, please contact Kate Hurlock at CareerSpring <>
Gies Scholars Honors Application Deadline
The application is open to current Gies first-year (freshmen) students who will be sophomores in Fall 2026. The application deadline is 11:59pm on February 2. Review the program and apply here.
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