Announcements

Courses Begin

The Fall 2026 term is officially starting this week! Fall 1 courses begin on Wednesday, August 12. Please be sure to check your course start and end dates for the Fall 1 term as some course start dates may vary. Online Programs utilizes dual learning 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 listed all drop  and withdrawal dates for Fall 2026 courses. Go to the current semester and scroll down to “non-standard 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. 

Gies Events

Coffee and Conversation with Gies Online Women

Friday, August 14 | 12:00-1:00 pm CT
Join us to explore how women in business can achieve success in Gies Online Graduate Programs! A recruitment leader will be joined by some of the amazing women currently studying in one of our online programs. Bring your questions and a cup of coffee to sit back and discuss the experiences and challenges women face in business and how graduate education can help women succeed. 
 

Registration for the Women's Coffee Chat

Getting Started with GiesConnect Webinar

Wednesday, August 26 | 12:00-12:30 pm CT
Ready to make the most of your Gies experience? Join our Getting Started With GiesConnect webinar to learn how to navigate and use the Learner and Alumni Networking Hub (the Hub) on GiesConnect, powered by InScribe, your central online community for building meaningful connections with fellow learners, alumni, Gies staff, and faculty during your program and beyond.

Whether you’re looking to grow your professional network, connect locally, explore industry discussions, or stay updated on upcoming events, GiesConnect brings the entire Gies community together in one place. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to create your profile, join channels and topics, explore new features, stay organized with helpful tips, and start engaging right away.
 

Getting Started with GiesConnect Registration

Gies News

Two Big Ten Business Deans on AI Disruption of Higher Ed: It's Not Just About the Tools

Gies Business Dean Brooke Elliott and Nebraska Dean Kathy Farrell recently discussed how business schools should evolve over the next decade. The conversation ranged from AI's effect on classroom pedagogy to its murkier implications for academic research, energy costs, and equity. Read the entire article here.

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.

August 2026 Degree and Certificate Conferral   
Monday, August 10

Fall 1 Courses Begin    
Wednesday, August 12
iMBA, iMSM, Non-ACCY Electives

Last Day to Add a Fall 1 Course    
Wednesday, August 12
iMBA, iMSM, Non-ACCY Electives

Summer 2026 Grades Visible in Self-Service   
Thursday, August 13

Coffee and Conversation with Gies Online Women    
Friday, August 14

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