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Online Programs Announcements
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| Summer Registration Reminder |
There’s still time to register for summer courses! Visit your program's course offerings page to review available options and register in Student Self-Service. We recommend registering by Wednesday, May 7 to ensure access by soft launch. Courses may fill quickly, so secure your spot soon—registration closes at 11:59 pm CT on the first day of class. If you have questions about registration connect with a specialist.
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| University of Illinois Alumni Association Hosts Open House for May Graduates |
UIAA will host a Graduation Open House at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center (601 S. Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801) on Friday, May 16 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CT. Graduates can snap iconic photos by the orange-dyed fountain outside, grab some Illini swag, enjoy snacks, and discover all the ways they can stay connected as a new member of the alumni family. No reservation is necessary. Please note this event is separate from the Gies iDegrees Ceremony and Open House events taking place the morning of May 16.
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| Your Canvas Course Page Has a Time Limit |
Canvas course pages are available for eight weeks from the end of the last course module, as stated in each course syllabus. After eight weeks from the end date, you will no longer have access to your course(s) dashboard in Canvas. Save any documents before that date for your personal archives. Your access to course content and videos in Coursera will not expire.
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| Diversify Your Career Strategy |
It is important to have a holistic approach to your career search and Gies Online Programs offers resources to diversify your career strategy, including: - Career Strategy Workplace Group- Network with peers and share career resources.
- Handshake- Explore job postings and connect directly with employers.
- Big Interview- Practice mock interviews for a hands-on learning experience.
- VMock- An AI resume builder tailored to your specific skills and career path.
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| Attention May 2025 Graduates: Share Your Journey With Us |
Whether you are attending the graduation ceremony in person or you can't make it to campus, we’d love to feature your Gies journey and hear what earning your degree means to you! We’re collecting videos to create a special May 2025 graduation reel, which we will share in future marketing efforts. If you’re interested in participating, please email Lori Hayes.
Here’s the December 2024 Graduation Reel for inspiration! Take a look to get an idea of what we’re looking for, and here are some quick tips to help you get started:
- Make an outline of what you would like to say.
- Make sure your camera is stable (have someone video you or use a tripod).
- Choose an interesting background with good lighting - where your cap and gown or something orange and blue!
- Be yourself - personality is key!
We’re excited to celebrate your accomplishments and share your story—congratulations, and we look forward to hearing from you!
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Events
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| Military Coffee Chat |
| Wednesday, May 14 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT | Military Coffee Chat Registration |
We invite all active duty service members, reservists, and veterans in Gies Online Programs to our coffee chat. Join our recruitment team and current student veterans as they discuss their successes, answer questions and share advice and resources. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow military members and veterans, exchange perspectives, and share valuable resources that have enhanced your experience in the program.
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This Week at Gies
Use the Event Calendar for information on upcoming events, such as iConverge and iDegree Convocation, as well as academic dates and deadlines for the semester. Click event titles below for details on the events happening this week.
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| Texas Regional Coffee Chat |
Tuesday, May 6
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| Summer Registration Deadline for Soft Launch Access |
Wednesday, May 7
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| International Coffee Chat |
Thursday, May 8
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| New Jersey Regional Coffee Chat |
Thursday, May 8
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