Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office
2019-2020 CALENDAR
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2019
Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office 2020
The Parent and Family Programs Office & You Our goals are to help Illinois families: • Understand the experience your student is having in today’s higher education environment. • Understand the developmental changes parents and families experience when children embark on their collegiate careers. • Become effective mentors and coaches for your college student. • Learn when and how to empower your student to take responsibility by establishing the appropriate level of involvement in your student’s collegiate career.
To help you accomplish these goals, we will: • Establish regular communication with parents and families of all Illinois students by developing a critical partnership. • Provide volunteer opportunities for parents and families that keep you connected to the campus community and encourage the development of relationships among fellow Illinois parents/families, the campus, and the Moms and Dads Associations. • Educate you about your evolving roles as the parents of a college student and your development as parents, including how your lives are changing and examining how you are feeling and thinking. • Provide families of Illinois students with the information and tools you need to become effective mentors and coaches to your college students throughout their collegiate careers.
union.illinois.edu/PFPO
Parent Fund donations help: • Encourage student development through educational, cultural, and professional programming. • Enrich family and parent involvement, education, and learning opportunities. • Enhance efforts to create an inclusive environment supportive of diversity. • Increase funding for the safety and security of our students.
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ALL PURCHASES SUPPORT ILLINI UNION STUDENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
ADVICE FOR YOUR STUDENT:
HELP THEM MAXIMIZE THEIR SUMMER MONEY • Set
a weekly budget and stick to it.
• Do
not rely on credit cards.
• Keep
spending to a minimum. Even little things can add up.
• Set
a savings goal and revisit it after the first month.
PFPO website: union.illinois.edu/PFPO
JUNE2019
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Summer Session II Begins
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Father’s Day
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Last day to apply/renew 2019-2020 FAFSA
Summer Session II Tuition & Fees Due
PARENT TIPS:
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE COLLEGE TRANSITION • Encourage
your student to take advantage of campus resources and talk to others.
• Develop
your own network of support to help you through this transition.
• Take
advantage of campus resources such as the Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office.
PFPO on Facebook: /IlliniPFPO
JULY2019
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Independence Day (No Classes)
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PARENT TIPS:
How to prepare for a successful move-in day • Know what to bring.
Check the packing checklist at housing.illinois.edu. Pack items in sturdy containers and ensure no box is too heavy.
• Encourage students
to coordinate items with roommate(s) ahead of time.
• Keep winter items at
home. Ship or deliver them when the time comes.
• Bring along two empty
bins for taking back things that are not needed.
PFPO on Twitter: @IlliniPFPO
MONDAY
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AUGUST2019 TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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Reading Day Final Exams Begin
Instruction Ends
Summer Session II Ends
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Illini Union Bank & Cell Phone Fair
Illini Union Bank & Cell Phone Fair
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME DAYS
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Quad Day IU Board Quad Cinema
First Day of Classes
Move-in Day
Campus Recreation Illini Frenzy
Illini Union Late Nighter
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME DAYS
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31 Home Football Game vs. Akron
ADVICE FOR YOUR STUDENT:
Staying safe on campus • Always lock your
residence hall room door, especially when sleeping or when out. • Keep a level head. • Alcohol or other drugs
compromise your safety. • Don’t wear ear buds
or headphones when walking, running, or studying alone. • Don’t walk alone,
especially after dark. Call SafeWalks at 217-333-1216.
PFPO website: union.illinois.edu/PFPO
SEPTEMBER2019
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7 Away Football Game vs. UConn
Labor Day (No Classes)
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SATURDAY
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14 Home Football Game vs. Eastern Michigan
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20 Deadline to drop a 1st 8 week and&elect Fallclass Tuition Fees credit/no credit Due
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21 Home Football Game vs. Nebraska
28 Fall Tuition & Fees Due
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PARENT TIPS:
Helping your student through midterms • Be understanding
when your student is not in touch. • Encourage healthy
eating. • Send positive stuff:
e-cards, mail, care packages. • Don’t intensify stress
by pressuring your student to earn straight A’s.
PFPO on Facebook: /IlliniPFPO
OCTOBER2019
MONDAY
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2020-2021 FAFSA applications/renewal available
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SATURDAY
Away Football Game vs. Minnesota
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12 Home Football Game vs. Michigan
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Deadline to drop a full semester class and elect credit/no credit
Columbus Day (Classes In Session)
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25 Deadline to add a 2nd 8 week class
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19 Homecoming Football Game vs. Wisconsin
26 Away Football Game vs. Purdue
PARENT TIPS:
Visit campus for Dads Weekend, November 1-3! Spend time with your student at a variety of events co-sponsored by the Parent and Family Programs Office and the Dads Association: • • • •
Pre-game BBQ Football game Sunday brunch And more!
For tickets and info, visit union.illinois.edu/PFPO
PFPO on Twitter: @IlliniPFPO
NOVEMBER2019
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2 Dads Association BBQ Home Football Game vs. Rutgers (Dad’s Day) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS DADS WEEKEND
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Dads Association Brunch Daylight Savings Time Ends
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Away Football Game vs. Michigan State
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15 Deadline to drop a 2nd 8 week class and elect credit/no credit
Veterans Day (Classes In Session)
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23 Fall Break Begins Away Football Game vs. Iowa
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Thanksgiving Day
30 Home Football Game vs. Northwestern
ADVICE FOR YOUR STUDENT:
Safe Holiday Travels • Review airline regulations
regarding carry-on items and checked baggage.
• Wait in public spaces
where there are many people present.
• Keep your gas tank close
to full in case of delays, detours, or freezing weather.
• Wear a seat belt, use
headlights, pack an ice scraper, and keep windshield and lights clear.
PFPO website: union.illinois.edu/PFPO
DECEMBER2019
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Fall Break Ends
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WEDNESDAY
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Instruction Resumes
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Instruction Ends
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FRIDAY
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Final Exams Begin
Reading Day
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21 Final Exams End
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26 Christmas Day (No Classes)
Winter Semester Begins
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Winter Break Begins
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ADVICE FOR YOUR STUDENT:
Elements of successful New Year resolutions Keep Goals... • Achievable. Set goals
that are realistic within the context of your life.
• Measurable. Use
quantifiable words vs. generalizations that are hard to measure.
• To the point. Keep
goals short so they’re easier to keep in mind.
• Positive. State goals
positively so they’re more appealing than negative ones.
PFPO on Facebook: /IlliniPFPO
JANUARY2020
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New Year’s Day (No Classes)
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18 Winter Session Final Exams
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20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes)
Winter Break Ends
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Instruction Resumes
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ADVICE FOR YOUR STUDENT:
Planning college expenses February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! • Make a budget that
considers tuition, fees, and books but also housing, meal plans, laundry, auto, and social expenses. • Have your student fill
out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each year at www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Search for scholarships
and campus employment at osfa.illinois.edu.
PFPO on Twitter: @IlliniPFPO
FEBRUARY2020
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Deadline to drop a 1st 8 week class and elect credit/no credit
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President’s Day (Classes In Session)
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Spring Tuition & Fees Due
ADVICE FOR YOUR STUDENT:
Safety reminders for Spring Break! • Keep your wits about
you. • Be smart with your
personal safety and your property. • Wear sunscreen. • Don’t accept any drinks
from strangers. • Use the buddy system.
In a new place, you’ll be safest if you stick together.
PFPO website: union.illinois.edu/PFPO
MONDAY
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Deadline to drop a full semester class and elect credit/no credit Daylight Savings Time Begins
Spring Break Begins
Instruction Ends
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Spring Break Ends
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Deadline to add a 2nd 8 week class
Instruction Resumes
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ADVICE FOR YOUR STUDENT:
Helping your student prepare resumes for summer jobs • Talk to staff at The Career Center! careercenter.illinois.edu • Don’t go overboard–try to limit your resume to one to two pages. • Make sure you include any volunteer and student leadership experiences. • Don’t forget to clean up your social networking sites. Employers use Facebook too!
PFPO on Facebook: /IlliniPFPO
MONDAY
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APRIL2020 TUESDAY
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IU Board Mom’s Day Craft Fair UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MOMS WEEKEND
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Mom’s Weekend Brunch
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Deadline to drop a 2nd 8 week class and elect credit/no credit
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PARENT TIPS:
Helping students say goodbye to friends • Help your student look forward to what the summer and next year will bring. • Stay tuned into your student’s emotions and offer to talk whenever he/she likes. • Speak up if you hear your student dealing with emotions in unhealthy ways. • Compromise when you pick up your student: he/she may want to say goodbye rather than leave right away.
PFPO on Twitter: @IlliniPFPO
MONDAY
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MAY2020
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Last Day of Classes
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FRIDAY
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9 Final Exams Begin
Reading Day
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Mother’s Day
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SATURDAY
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Commencement
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Summer Session I Begins
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25 Memorial Day (No Classes)
Illini Union 2019 Parent & Family Programs Office 2020 The mission of the Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office, in collaboration with the Moms Association and Dads Association, is to help Illinois parents and families develop the skills necessary to become effective coaches and mentors to their students by providing high quality, accesible communications, tools, resources, and services. Our goal is to build long-term relationships with Illinois families, students, and the campus in order to promote a positive Illinois Experience.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1401 West Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801 (217) 333-7063 iuparentfamilyprograms@illinois.edu union.illinois.edu/PFPO
Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office