At a Glance: March 25, 2024

Apr 3, 2024

Online Programs Announcements
 
Summer and Fall 2024 Registration Time Tickets Available to View
You can view your Fall and Summer registration time ticket on UIUC Self-Service or the Student Portal and mark that date in your calendar. Begin preparing for registration by locating your specific time-ticket date, and using your program's course offering guide to view the course dates and live session information. You can register for the Summer and Fall courses at the same time. Some courses will reach capacity, so we recommend that you register as soon as your time ticket opens. While you are waiting this is a great time to connect with a Student & Academic Success Specialist to prepare for registration!
 
Deadline to Apply to Graduate This Week
If you are completing your degree requirements by May 2024, you must submit your application to confer your degree by Friday, March 29. Please follow the instructions outlined on our degree conferral page to submit your application for graduation. Please remember that submitting your application for graduation will not register you for the May 2024 Convocation ceremony.
 
Gies Online Programs Graduation Course
May 2024 graduates, this optional course is your guide through the graduation process from ceremonies, diplomas and resources as an alum.  Be sure to accept your email invitation from Coursera to enroll in the Gies Online Programs Graduation Course. Search your Illinois email for "Join Graduation Course." If you are a May 2024 graduate and do not see an invite, please reach out to i-support@illinois.edu to have it re-sent to you.
 
New Morning Live Session Schedule (Effective Summer 2024)
Effective Summer 2024, morning Live Session times for iDegrees courses will be 8:30 - 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM – Noon instead of 8:30 – 10 AM, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM, and Noon – 1:30 PM. Evening sessions will still be offered at the regular times. This revised live session schedule maintains our commitment to offering live sessions at times of day that offer flexibility and serve learners across a range of time zones.
 
Get Involved With iGBA
The iDegree Graduate Business Association (iGBA) is a registered student organization at UIUC that advocates for the iDegree student body to enhance the student experience. The iGBA offers dynamic opportunities for iDegree students to showcase leadership abilities, providing the opportunity for current students to participate in RSOs that offer similar opportunities as those available to on-campus students. You can learn more about iGBA, including upcoming events and ways to get involved, on the iGBA website.
 
Events
 
Milwaukee Meet Up
Tuesday, March 26 | 7:00-9:00 pm CT 
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners in the Milwaukee area to gather for a meet up! Join Student and Academic Success Specialists Don Chatman, Andrew Palladino, and Esther Gasonu along with your fellow learners to grow your Gies business network. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 26 at Cafe Hollander (2608 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211). 
 
Washington DC Meet Up
Wednesday, March 27 | 5:00-7:00 pm ET 
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners in the Washington DC area to gather for a meet up! Join alumni and your fellow learners to grow your Gies business network. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 27 at Proper 21- F Street(1319 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004). Space is limited so please email lukeman@illinois.edu to notify that you will attend soon or by Tuesday, March 26 at 3:00 pm ET.
Chicago iConnect
Wednesday, March 27 | 7:00-9:00 pm CT 
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners in the Chicago area to gather for an iConnect! Join your fellow learners and Gies staff to grow your Gies business network. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 27 at Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse (5464 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018). 
 
Ivy Exec Webinar: Financial Reporting
Thursday, March 28 | 11:00 am CT | Register Here
Join us for a webinar, "Financial Reporting: How Evolving Technology Shapes Stakeholders' Roles and Methods,” featuring Kim Mendoza, Assistant Professor at UIUC, as she delves into her research exploring the impact of innovative technologies on stakeholders involved in financial reporting. Her study focuses on understanding how evolving technologies influence and shape the roles of various participants in the financial reporting process. In particular, she investigates behavioral biases that individuals demonstrate in their interactions with technology.
 
Regional Illinois Coffee Chat
Wednesday, April 3 | 12:00-1:00 pm CT | Register Here
Illinois residents join us at 12:00 pm CT on April 3 for an exclusive virtual event, "Get to Know Gies Coffee Chat," which is designed for current learners in the Illinois region to invite their colleagues or friends to explore online learning at Gies. This coffee chat is an opportunity for your guest to learn how to advance their careers through a Gies graduate business education and for you to expand your professional network.If you bring a friend or colleague who shares your interest in expanding their business knowledge, we'll offer you some complimentary Gies swag. Please provide your address on the registration form to receive your swag. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sip, chat, grab some swag, and networkRegister and share the link with your guest!
 
Calendar

Use the Event Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester. Click event titles for details.
Milwaukee Meet Up
Tuesday, March 26 | 7:00-9:00 pm CT 
 
Washington DC Meet Up
Wednesday, March 27 | 5:00-7:00 pm ET 
Chicago iConnect  
Wednesday, March 27 | 7:00-9:00 pm CT
 
Ivy Exec Webinar 
Thursday, March 28 | 11:00 am CT
 
Deadline to Apply to Graduate by May 2024 
March 29 
 
Regional IL Coffee Chat
Wednesday, April 3 | 12:00-1:00 pm CT 

May 2024 Gies iDegree Convocation Events 
Open House | May 10, 2024 | 11:30 am CT | iHotel & Conference Center | Register Here
Ceremony | May 10, 2024 | 3:00 pm CT | State Farm Center | Register Here

 

In Case You Missed It...
Use the Online Program Announcements to view the previous At-a-Glance issue.