At a Glance: October 26, 2026
Announcements
Spring 2027 Registration Time Tickets Available to View
You can view your Spring 2027 registration time ticket on Self-Service today. Begin preparing for registration by locating your specific time-ticket date and using your program's course offering guide to locate course registration numbers, view the course dates and live session information. 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!
Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings Time begins in Illinois on Sunday, November 1. Clocks will move back by one hour. If your region observes daylight savings, be sure to note the new time difference between your time zone and your assignment due dates which are in US Central Time.
Deadline to Apply to the December 2026 Degree List
Learners in their final semester of their program this Fall 2026 must submit their application for graduation by Sunday, November 1. Submitting this application will add your name to the December 2026 degree list, allowing you to receive your diploma and have your degree awarded. Please note that this application does not register you for the convocation ceremony, which is optional and requires its own registration process.
Gies Events
iDegree Webinar: Immersion Opportunities Within Gies Online
Wednesday, October 28 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Are you interested in participating in an immersion experience while in your degree program? Gies Online offers virtual, hybrid and in-person immersion options, both domestic and global. As an immersion participant, you will be a consultant with a host country’s business, immerse yourself in the business practices and culture of the host country, and collaborate with fellow iDegree learners as well as business graduate students from around the world. Join Gies Online staff and past iDegree immersion participants in this webinar to learn how these programs can enhance your business education and expand career opportunities, setting you apart in today’s global business environment.
Immersion Webinar Registration
Learners Invited to Identity @ Work Summit
Friday, October 30 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm CT | Zoom
Join us on Zoom for a day of learning, reflection, and connection focused on how identity shapes professional experiences, leadership, access, and community. Through presentations and conversations throughout the day, participants will explore how identity influences workplace dynamics and belonging while learning strategies to foster inclusive, supportive workplace cultures.
The event is hosted by the Gies Business Office of Access and Community and is open to all learners, faculty, and staff. You are welcome to join sessions as your schedule allows or participate in the entire event. See the full agenda for more information about each session.
Identity Work Summit Registration
Gies News
Gies iMBA Graduate Helps Develop Wearable Dialysis Monitor
Gies iMBA graduate and physician Kevin Volkema partnered with vascular surgery resident Richie Li to develop Beacon, a wearable ultrasound device designed to help dialysis patients monitor their fistulas and detect potential failures early. Volkema’s entrepreneurial journey was supported by the Carle Medical Capstone, a year-long collaboration between Gies College of Business, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, and The Grainger College of Engineering that helps students turn healthcare challenges into marketable solutions. The experience provided valuable mentorship and business insights as Volkema and Li advanced their innovation through their startup, Auvi Labs. Read the full article here.
Larry Gies Pledges $100 Million Matching Gift to Gies College of Business
Larry Gies has pledged $100 million to match the next $100 million in qualifying donations to Gies College of Business, potentially generating $200 million for scholarships, student experiences, and faculty support. The pledge brings his lifetime giving to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to $350 million, making him its largest benefactor. Read the full 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.
iDegree Webinar: Immersion Opportunities Within Gies Online
Wednesday, October 28
Last Day to Add an Embedded Certificate for Fall 2026
Friday, October 30
Deadline to Apply to Graduate via Self-Service
Sunday, November 1
In Case You Missed It...
Previous At-a-Glance issues are available for viewing via the Announcements section of the Online Programs website.