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Many of you are looking ahead to the fall semester so we’re writing to let you know the registration timeline and provide some resources we think will be helpful. Time tickets (which tell you when you can register for Summer and/or Fall 2022 classes) should be visible starting Monday, March 21. Log in to the self-service portal to view your time ticket on that date.
Registration will start April 4. Students are assigned a time on or after April 4 according to the schedule found here. We recommend that you schedule your registration appointment one to two weeks ahead of your registration date, but if you want to meet sooner than that you can. When you are ready call 217-333-4346 during the hours 8:30-noon or 1:00-4:30 to request an appointment. As always, you may request a particular advisor or ask for the first person available. For students who feel comfortable with the registration process and would prefer to do advising via email, you may contact an advisor with your questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Remember that we are very busy during the registration period so please don’t wait until your time ticket opens up and then send an email demanding an immediate reply. Plan ahead!
Here are some things you can do ahead of time to make your registration appointment more productive:
- Run your degree audit and see what you can make of it. Even if you find it a little confusing, try to get a sense of what requirements you have left to fulfill, and then when we do your registration appointment we can confirm (or correct) your interpretation of the audit and help explain anything that’s confusing.
- Think about what you want to accomplish in the fall. What major/minor/Gen Ed requirements would you like to complete, and what other areas would you like to explore?
- If you are thinking of adding a major or a minor, do you know what you need to do to get started? If you’ve already begun, can you figure out the next step? You can explore major and minor requirements listed here: http://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/
- Consult Course Explorer and be sure to read the course descriptions in full. Remember that if a course is called “Topics in X” then you must click through to see the individual sections and find out what topics are available. It’s also worth clicking through on any 199 (usually called Undergraduate Open Seminar) because there you may find some interesting and unusual topics being piloted, and they’re usually unrestricted.
- Consult the resources available on the Planning Coursework section of the advising site. You’ll find checklists of major requirements, plus the “cheat sheet” that tells you which variable topics courses satisfy which requirements this fall.
Do not feel that you must do all of these things before you are allowed to schedule a registration appointment, but do what you can and you may feel more confident in your ability to select courses as a result. We are looking forward to connecting with you and we hope you’re all well.
Best,
Anna, Keshia, and Nancy
HPRC advising
Ready to connect with our humanities professional development experts? Come by Greg Hall 105 any Thursday morning between 9:30 and 11:30 to meet with Julie Higgs and start a conversation about careers. Anna hangs out there Thursday mornings as well so if you want some academic advising you can schedule an in-person appointment with her during that time. It’s one-stop shopping!
Location: 105 Greg Hall
virtual lecture Today!
Dr. Kim Mack, “Hear Me Talking to You”: Black Women Reclaiming Power Through Literary and Musical Narrative
Friday, March 25, 2022, 3:00pm
Zoom Link: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/89839309999?pwd=aG1LUHZQOHh2ek9vQ1NkcWdkTjkrQT09
Meeting ID: 898 3930 9999
Password: 679008
UIUC User experience Day today!
Women & Gender in Global Perspectives Program Event today!
West African Dance: The Un-Taught -Artist Talk, “The Journey…” TODAY at 5:00pm in 1002 Lincoln Hall
African American Literatures & Cultures Institute Deadline today!
If you are a current Black/African American student who will soon be rising seniors and are considering graduate study? Please apply to this summer program: African American Literatures and Cultures Institute.
The participating summer fellows will receive:
- abundant intellectual nourishment
- guidance on the development of research projects
- consultation on Digital Humanities, data storytelling projects
- a small stipend ($2,000.00)
- travel and lodging for a research trip to New York City
More info here: AALCI at a Glance
The site says March 11, but the deadline has been extended until March 25.
summer internships at the career center
The Career Center is hiring two undergraduate interns for the summer. These students will be responsible for a combination of outreach duties, providing review of student resumes/cover letters, leading career readiness presentations and workshops, and some other project-based work for our office. Undergraduate applicants from all programs and disciplines are encouraged to apply! Applications (including, in one file/document, a resume, a cover letter, and a brief 250-word writing sample on “How does this position fit into your personal and professional goals?”) should be sent via email to James Castree (castree2@illinois.edu) by Wednesday, March 30th at 5pm.
Additional information can be found on Handshake.
VIRTUAL ALL-CAMPUS CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
April 7, 2022 | Noon – 5 p.m.
Register in advance at go.illinois.edu/AllCampusFair
Find a full-time or a Summer Internship! This fair is open to all majors and hosted in Handshake. This is the chance to meet with employers one-on-one through video, audio, or chat. Discover new career and internship opportunities, and get personalized recommendations based on your Handshake profile. Sign up now for 1:1 appointments with
employers to get times that work best with your schedule.
business minor info sessions and more
Chaya Sandler, advisor for the Business Minor for Non-Majors, will be hosting two information sessions about the Business minor program: March 30th at 4pm in BIF 1041. For more information, email Chaya at csandle2@illinois.edu.
Additionally, here are a few reminders about the minor including FIN 221 restrictions and an updated Study Abroad process. Chaya hosts virtual drop-in advising on Wednesdays 1:15-4pm and students can email busminor@business.illinois.edu to setup advising appointments.
Receive a $1000 stipend with Humanities in Action–Apply by April 3
We CU currently is accepting applications for the University of Illinois Humanities in Action program. This new program is designed to address the historical exclusion of minoritized students from community engagement and service learning. Each student will receive $1000 over the course of the semester to support their participation in the program, which requires around a 4 hour per week time commitment.
View the info session to learn more about eligibility and program requirements. David Schug, director of U of I’s TopScholars Program, also joined us to offer advice for preparing strong grant and scholarship applications for any award you are seeking.
FULBRIGHT INFORMATION SESSIONS
MA English Program at Georgetown University
The priority application deadline for Fall 2022 is coming up on April 1, 2022. Please note: as of Fall 2021, GRE test scores are NOT REQUIRED for admission. In addition, we’re hosting an information session on Monday, 3/28 at 4pm EST
check out this POTB (aka 2nd-8-week) course!
ENGL 199, Section X
Writing to Get that Job!
Students will develop/improve writing skills particularly germane to successfully applying for an internship, a post-baccalaureate job, or an advanced-degree program. They will then apply those skills to create a polished set of recruiter-ready texts relevant to their career plans and a career-relevant, currently-advertised job/internship/program.
Creative writing cluB
Do you know about Creative Writing Club? Open to students in all majors, this group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-7:45pm in room 259 of the English Building. If you would like to be kept apprised of upcoming meetings and other activities, send a message to creativewritingclubatuiuc@gmail.com and ask to be added to the mailing list. You can also follow CWC on Facebook/Instagram, both @creativewritingclubuiuc.
Don’t Forget about These!
March events at the writers workshop
Check out the upcoming Writers Workshop events. The Writers Workshop provides feedback on all kinds of writing including course papers, job application materials, and personal statements. We have appointments and drop-in hours, and we’re available in-person at the Undergraduate Library and online.
Illinois App-fEEDBACK REQUEST
UIUC students – make your voice heard! The Smart and Healthy Communities Initiative is seeking current UIUC students for focused feedback sessions around potential time management app features.
Sessions will be one hour in length and conducted over Zoom. If you are interested in participating, simply fill out this brief (~3 minute) sign-up form, and the research team will reach out to you directly to schedule a session.
office of undergraduate research workshops
The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Spring 2022 workshop calendar. Information for each workshop including how students can register can be found here . For all workshops, OUR will be offering both virtual and in-person dates. Participation is by advance registration only; there are a limited number of spots available for each workshop, so please sign up as soon as possible. Workshops will be added throughout the term based on demand.
text anxiety workshops
Could you benefit from a workshop that provides strategies for managing anxiety around taking tests? The Counseling Center hosts drop-in workshops throughout the semester with tips on:
- Remaining calm during tests and exams
- Getting the most from your study time
- Preparing effectively for tests and exams
To find out more about individual workshops and to register, please visit counselingcenter.illinois.edu/TestAnxiety. There are simple, effective ways that can help you perform well on tests and not let anxiety get the best of you! These workshops are free for students. If you have any questions about this group, please contact Dr. Kathy Wierzchowski at wierzch1@illinois.edu.
LAS Success Academic Workshops
Check out the Spring LAS Success Academic Workshop Schedule here:
- All workshops are open to all students
- All are offered in-person in Lincoln Hall
- Our website lists events by month so you can’t access anything past February yet, but those events will become visible as the earlier events pass
Workshops – Tuesday @ 7 Starts
The Career Center – Spring 2022 Workshop Calendar
selected Dates and deadlines
- March 25: Deadline to add POT B course
- April 4: Priority registration for Summer and Fall 2022 begins POT B = Part of Term B (aka “2nd-8-week”)