New Student Checklists

Congratulations on your recent admissions to Gies Online Programs! We know that returning to school can be a stressful time, but our team has created a comprehensive checklist and onboarding course to help you prepare for the start of your program. Once you have completed your checklist, continue to check your Illinois email address frequently for further updates from the program.

Degree Student Checklist
(iMBA, iMSA, iMSM)

Performance-based Admissions Track
Student Checklist (PAT)

Non-Degree Student Checklist

Graduate Certificate Student Checklist

Checklist Videos

Our team has created a collection of onboarding videos to assist you with your transition to becoming a Gies Online student. Each video corresponds to a step within your checklist. If you need any additional guidance or are a visual learner, please refer to these videos.

New Student Office Hours

If you have questions as you work through your New Student Checklist, please email i-support@illinois.edu or join our team for weekly new student office hours.

Fridays from 9:00 – 10:00 AM CST: Register Here