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

• 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

• 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 preparation.  More info
   
• TODAY Campus Walk for Suicide Awareness | Sun., Oct. 10 | 7pm | Anniversary Plaza 
  Finding the Light in the Darkness is an organized movement to raise awareness for those affected by suicide and mental struggles. Coming out of a nationwide pandemic, those impacted are at an all-time high. The walk is aimed to send the message that suicide is preventable and no student, faulty, or staff member on this campus is alone. We invite all members of the University of Illinois community to join us in this experience. Together we can continue the conversation about mental health and find the light in the darkness.  More info
   
• Fall 2021 Hallene Lecture - The Innovation Gardener: Planting for the Future | Wed., Oct. 13 | 4pm | Alice Campbell Alumni Center Auditorium
  Innovation is fundamentally important to most corporate endeavors, but it represents a special conundrum in large enterprises. T-Mobile VP Dr. Ron Marquardt will review T-Mobile's technology and product innovation efforts and share insights and anecdotes that have shaped T-Mobile's journey. Register online to reserve your spot. The Fall 2021 Hallene Lecture is hosted by The Hoeft Technology & Management Program. More info
   
• Sophomore Year of Purpose is a program where students spend a semester at a Gies Global Hub, either domestic or international. While completing their sophomore-year coursework away from campus, students explore the societal value of business through purpose-driven experiential learning opportunities.
  The Sophomore Year of Purpose program will be piloted in Chicago during the Spring 2022 semester. Info Sessions and more info
   
• Gies first and second year students: Apply to the Gies Mississippi Spring Break Project: The Mississippi Project is a spring break trip that gives Gies freshmen and sophomores the opportunity to experience Mississippi and its history, collaborate with the local community, and explore how you can use business as a tool to do good. This is an extraordinary opportunity to understand Business on Purpose in action, and to further discover your own path to purpose.
  Applications for the 2022 Mississippi Project are due October 21, 2021. More info
   
• Institute by LeaderShape Info Sessions & Application Info: Are 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.
  
  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):

• Pre-Health Information Session | Wed., Oct. 13 |12pm
  Interested in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, or other health professions? The first step when thinking about a career in the health professions is to learn more about the professions that interest you. Read about your career of interest and START HERE with the Pre-Health Professions Information Session. To register use this link: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1253202
   
• Stumbling Blocks of Intercultural Communication | Wed., Oct. 13 | 1pm
  Intercultural communication refers to the communication between people from two different cultures. Intercultural communication is a symbolic, interpretive, transactional, contextual process in which people from different cultures create shared meanings. However the communication is expressed there are opportunities for misunderstanding and stumbling blocks. Join us while we attempt to work through those challenges for more productive intercultural communications. To register use this link:
  https://cglink.me/2dL/r1313712
   
• LGBTQIA+ Ally Training | Wed., Oct. 13 | 2pm – 4pm
  Join the Ally Network Training Committee for an opportunity to sharpen your allying skills! This LGBTQIA+ Ally Training will focus on language and concepts to help you better understand the diversity of sexuality and gender, increase awareness of concerns impacting the Queer community, and begin your development of tools to better ally with the LGBTQIA+ community. This will be an in-person, two hour training that encourages active engagement all throughout. Come with all your questions and an open mind! ­ƒîê To register use this link:
  https://cglink.me/2dL/r1244931
   
• Pre-Law Information Session | Wed., Oct. 13 | 4pm
  Join the Pre-Law Advising Services Office (PLAS) for a special presentation for students in the Gies College of Business. Learn more about preparing for law school, the application process, and services available through PLAS. Students will also have an opportunity to ask individual questions during the Q&A portion! Whether you have decided to attend law school, or are simply exploring your possible interest in law - this program is for you! To register use this link: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1244994

Campus/College Announcements:

• Your Career Path and the Recruitment Process : Learn about the career paths, job opportunities, and recruiting process related to your major directly from recruiters and professionals. Register on Gies Groups: https://giesgroups.illinois.edu/bcs/upcoming-events/.