At a Glance: May 13, 2024

May 21, 2024

 

Online Programs Announcements
 
Spring 2024 Second 8-Week Grade Release
Final grades for the Spring 2024 semester will be available to view in student self-service on Saturday, May 18.
 
Summer Courses Begin
Summer courses begin this week on Wednesday, May 15. Please be sure to check your course start and end dates for the summer term as some course start dates may vary. Online Programs utilizes dual platforms with Canvas and Coursera. Make sure to access your course in both platforms to be successful.
Drop and Withdrawal Refund Guides
For your convenience, the Office of the Registrar has created two course refund guides that outline the specific drop dates and withdrawal dates for each course. Just go to “nonstandard courses” and search by course number. Please note that there are two separate refund guides for drops and withdrawals and you can refer to our Dropping Courses and Refunds page about the difference between a drop, withdrawal, and cancellation. As an additional resource, our event calendar posts the academic drop deadlines by course start date. 
 
iDegrees Course Assistant Application is Open
The application to become a Gies iDegrees Course Assistant is open now. If you are interested in being considered for a position that will begin in August, please complete the CA application no later than 11:59 pm CT on May 20. Due to the volume of applications, late submissions will not be accepted. The CA assignments will be announced in June.
Application Process
  • Even if you are currently working for us, you need to apply for each term, so please make sure you apply before the deadline.
  • Be careful with the course(s) you select. If you work on the course as CA, you will not be eligible to take it for credit as a student later.
  • Please list up to four choices of courses you would like to support. We are doing this in the hopes that we can match more people to support roles.
  • Make sure to submit your resume and transcripts in one pdf file.
If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to reach out to Wendy Wallace, Assistant Director of Learning Support at gjwallac@illinois.edu.
Register for the MBA Veterans Career Events 
Registration is open for the 17th annual MBA Veterans Career Conference hosted by MBA Veterans. The Career Conference & Expo will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from October 10 and 11. A virtual career fair will be held on October 21. The career conference includes networking lunches, career panels, and opportunities to interview in-person with company sponsors with a registration fee. Registration for the virtual fair is free. This conference is open to those who have served as an officer, NCO, or enlisted member of the US or Non-US military service. To register and to learn more, visit the MBA Veterans website.
 
Events
Texas Regional Coffee Chat
Tuesday, May 14 | 12:00-1:00 pm CT | Register Here
Texas residents join us at 12:00 pm CT on May 14 for an exclusive virtual event, "Get to Know Gies Coffee Chat," which is designed for current learners to invite their colleagues or friends to explore online learning at Gies. This coffee chat is an opportunity for your guest to explore Gies to advance their careers through graduate business education and for you to expand your professional network. If you attend and 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 network. Register and share the link with your guest!
 
California Regional Coffee Chat
Tuesday, May 14 | 12:00-1:00 pm PT | Register Here
California residents join us at 12:00 pm PT on May 14 for an exclusive virtual event, "Get to Know Gies Coffee Chat," which is designed for current learners to invite their colleagues or friends to explore online learning at Gies. This coffee chat is an opportunity for your guest to explore Gies to advance their careers through graduate business education and for you to expand your professional network. If you attend and 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 network. Register 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.

 
Texas Regional Coffee Chat
Tuesday, May 14 | 12:00-1:00 pm CT
 
California Regional Coffee Chat
Tuesday, May 14 | 12:00-1:00 pm PT

Singapore iConnect 
Wednesday, May 15 | 7:00-9:00 pm SGT 
 
iConverge 2024
September 5-7 
 
In Case You Missed It...
Use the Online Program Announcements to view the previous At-a-Glance issue.