[General Newsletter]

RECHARGE with International Ed at the Y

• Thursday, November 2nd | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• University YMCA | Room 222
• International Education department has a new space to rest and Enjoy

Effective Cover Letters for Job Applications

• Thursday, November 2nd | 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Online via Zoom
• Register deadline: 11:59 p.m. on November 1st
• Register with your University of Illinois email account and we will send an email with the Zoom meeting invitation on the morning of the event.
• This presentation will provide tips for writing concise and professional cover letters. You’ll review common structure, audience expectations, and strategies for using the cover letter to complement the resume.

Winter Courtesy Parking Hours

• Monday, November 6th, 2023 – Friday, March 8th, 2024
• All university rental lots posted for enforcement from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. (M-F) will be open for general public parking beginning at 4 p.m.
• All street meters and 24-hour parking rental areas will continue to be enforced as posted.

[Undergraduate Newsletter]

Important Dates and Deadlines 

• Monday, October 30th
• Priority registration for Spring 2024 begins
• Click here to see all upcoming academic deadlines.

4 Ways to Prepare for Class Registration

• View your registration time tickets in Self-Service.
  • Learn more about your time ticket here.
• Check for holds and work to get them cleared before your time ticket
• Use Degree Audit to review your degree progress and identify possible course options.

**Are you graduating in May 2024? Make sure to add yourself to the graduation list in Self-Service when you register for Spring classes. **

Housing Sign-Up 2024-2025

• Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 – Monday, April 15th, 2024
• Sign up to live in University Housing
• Premier locations, upper-division living options, flexible meal plans, nine different dining locations and hassle-free living

Find an Internship!

• Tuesday, October 31st | 5:00pm-6:00pm
• Career Center | Room 107
• Learn how to search for internships and other opportunities by using different search engines including Handshake @ Illinois, our campus-wide career services platform.
• For more information, Click Here

[Graduate Newsletter]

Fall 2023 Credit/No Credit Registration Deadline

• Friday, November 10th
• Last day to change a course to the credit/no-credit grading option for a semester course or to change from the CR/NC grading option to a regular grade.
• Students need to submit a Credit/No Credit form via the Graduate College Student Portal.
• Click here for an advising appointment!

Fall 2023 Semester Registration Deadlines

• Friday, November 10th
• The last day to drop a semester course or withdraw from ALL semester courses w/o a grade of W.
• Students complete a Late Registration Course Change form via the Graduate College Student Portal to drop a course.
• Click here for an advising appointment
• Click here to see all upcoming academic deadlines.

Writers Workshop Graduate Writing Groups

• Monday, August 30th – Friday, December 15th
• Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Siebel Center for Design | Upper lobby or online via Zoom
• Hybrid writing group provides graduate students with dedicated time to make progress on thesis or dissertation writing in a supportive atmosphere.
• Register through this link with U of I email to receive weekly email reminders

[Grainger Newsletter]

GRAINGER ENGINEERING GLOBAL RESEARCH SCHOLARS

• Applications Open Now
• International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) is accepting applications to the Global Research Scholars (GRS) Program for summer 2024. GRS, a unique, research-intensive study abroad program, offers research opportunities in Grainger partner institutions in Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, and Taiwan 
• GRS participants will present their research projects in the fall semester during the International Research Symposium at UIUC.
• Since application deadlines vary by program, specific dates and to start an application, check this site
• IPENG official site

RISE GERMANY

• Applications Deadline: Thursday, November 30th
• Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) Germany offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institution
• Apply through International Programs in Engineering (IPENG)
• For more information, LEARN HERE

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY (AFRL) SCHOLARS PROGRAM

• Applications Deadline: January 10, 2024 | 23:59 p.m.
• The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is currently accepting applications for internship opportunities available at AFRL sites across the United States (including but not limited to: Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Eglin AFB in Valparaiso, Florida; and the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site (AMOS) in Maui, Hawaii) 
• AFRL Scholars Program internships are competitive awards that provide AFRL-related involvement for students to gain degree-relevant, real-world experience while contributing to the operation of an AFRL site and supporting the advancement of DoD missions. Internship opportunities are primarily in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Selected interns are paid a competitive stipend award amount based on their academic level at the beginning of the internship opportunity.
• Stipend level is based on academic level semester immediately preceding internship dates. Amount included in posting is an average of all academic level rates (high school through Ph.D.).
• LEARN MORE

MARIA MITCHELL OBSERVATORY NSF REU IN ASTRONOMY

• Applications Deadline: Thursday, February 1st, 2024 
• Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) has offered summer research opportunities in astronomy and astrophysics for students on the picturesque island of Nantucket.
• NSF-REU students at the MMA work on individualized research projects under the guidance of experienced astronomers.
• For more information, LEARN MORE

[LAS Newsletter]

New Website for LAS Career Services

• LAS Career Services launched a new website, now in the “Student Resources” section of the College of LAS website. 
• We offer resources if you're beginning to explore options, seeking opportunities, making connections and building networks, or applying to jobs or graduate school. Or maybe you aren’t sure where to begin? That’s OK… we have support for you, too.
• Link for LAS Career Service

Undergraduate Writing Group

• Sunday, December 3rd | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 
• Main Library Orange Room | Study Room 12
• No appointment required.
• Stop by for a supportive co-working environment as you make progress on your writing assignments.
• Event Info

[Gies Newsletter]

Accounting Career Prep

• Wednesday & Thursday, November 1st & 2nd | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Illini Union | 2nd Floor
• Better understanding of accounting opportunities and to manage your course load to accomodate a winter internship
• Networking opportunities with top recruiters and alumni
• For Freshmen, Sophomores, and transfer students, all of whom plan to major in Accounting
• Event Info

CoreNet Global Scholarship Opportunity

• Application Deadline: Thursday, November 30th | 11:59 p.m.
• For undergraduate students
• Receive a one-year student membership to CoreNet Global, and receive a $5,000 scholarship
• Application form

[FAA Newsletter]

Ways to Prepare for Class Registration

• Schedule time to talk with your FAA Departmental Advisor to discuss current interests, graduation plans, and your course schedule for the spring. 
• List of Acedemic Advisors

Seeking Counseling Support?

• Every Monday, Thursday, and Friday | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Architecture Building | Room 108
• You can connect with Bryan Deutsch, LCSW, our FAA Embedded Counselor. 
• These are open sessions to learn about services and what might best fit your needs. 
• If you’d like to schedule a specific time email bmduets2@illinois.edu.

[Media Newsletter]

Media Career Night | Production and Entertainment

• Wednesday, November 8th | 7:00 p.m.
• Register here to receive the Zoom link.  
• For more details, including future Media Career Nights and recordings of past panels, go to

Study Abroad Scholarship

• Application Deadline: Sunday, November 12th | 11:59 p.m.
• Provide an opportunity for you to share about your goals for your experience abroad
• Must be a College of Media student in order to be eligible for the scholarship
• Application link