Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office
2020 -2021 CALENDAR
Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office iuparentfamilyprograms@illinois.edu (217) 333-7063 union.illinois.edu/pfpo
Illini Union 2020 Parent & Family Programs Office 2021
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
MONDAY
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JUNE2020 TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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13 Summer Session I Final Exams Begin
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Summer Session I Ends
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Summer Session II Begins
Father’s Day
23 28 Summer Session Tuition & Fees Due
Summer Session I Final Exams End
Last day to apply/renew 2020-2021 FAFSA
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
JULY2020
MONDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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SATURDAY
4 Independence Day, observed (all-campus holiday) No Classes
Federal Holiday Independence Day
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PARENT TIPS:
How to prepare for a successful move-in day • Know what to bring.
Find 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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AUGUST2020 TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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Reading Day Final Exams Begin
Instruction Ends
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Final Exams End
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Summer Session II Ends
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Illini Union Bank & Cell Phone Fair
UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION
23
Quad Day IU Board Quad Cinema
30 WELCOME WEEK
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24
Move-in Day
Illini Union Bank & Cell Phone Fair UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION
26
WELCOME WEEK
27
Campus Recreation Illini Frenzy
Illini Union Late Nighter
WELCOME WEEK
28
29
First Day of Instruction
31 WELCOME WEEK
WELCOME WEEK
WELCOME WEEK
WELCOME WEEK
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
SEPTEMBER2020
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Federal Holiday Labor Day (No Classes)
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Deadline to drop a 1st 8 week and&elect Fallclass Tuition Fees credit/no credit Due
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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
OCTOBER2020
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2021-2022 FAFSA applications/renewal available
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Deadline to drop a full semester class and elect credit/no credit
Columbus Day (Classes In Session) HOMECOMING WEEK
HOMECOMING WEEK
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HOMECOMING WEEK
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HOMECOMING WEEK
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HOMECOMING WEEK
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HOMECOMING WEEK
24
Deadline to add a 2nd 8 week class
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ADVICE FOR STUDENTS:
Adapting to Online Learning Below are some tips for how to be successful in taking online courses: • Communicate with your instructor • Know the expectations • Establish a functional work space • Utilize your resources • Manage your time wisely • Actively participate and leverage your network For more information visit online.illinois.edu.
PFPO on Twitter: @IlliniPFPO
NOVEMBER2020
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SUNDAY
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TUESDAY
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THURSDAY
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SATURDAY
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Federal Holiday Veterans Day (Classes In Session)
15
FRIDAY
Election Day No Classes (Per Illinois Statute)
Daylight Savings Time Ends
8
WEDNESDAY
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Deadline to drop a 2nd 8 week class and elect credit/no credit
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21 Final Day of Face-to-Face Instruction
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27 Federal Holiday Thanksgiving Day
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30 Fall Break Ends
Remote Instruction Begins
ILLINOIS VIRTUAL HOMECOMING NOV 29 – DEC 5
Fall Break Begins
28
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
DECEMBER2020
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ILLINOIS VIRTUAL HOMECOMING NOV 29 – DEC 5
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THURSDAY
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ILLINOIS VIRTUAL HOMECOMING NOV 29 – DEC 5
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SATURDAY
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ILLINOIS VIRTUAL HOMECOMING NOV 29 – DEC 5
11 Reading Day
Remote Instruction Ends
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12 Final Exams Begin FINALS WEEK
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19 Final Exams End
FINALS WEEK
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FINALS WEEK
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FINALS WEEK
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FINALS WEEK
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FINALS WEEK
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26 Federal Holiday Christmas Day (No Classes)
Winter Semester Begins
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Winter Break Begins
FINALS WEEK
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
JANUARY2021
MONDAY
SUNDAY
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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2 Federal Holiday New Year’s Day (No Classes)
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16 Winter Session Final Exams
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Federal Holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Winter Break Ends
TAKE COVID-19 TEST BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN
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31 Instruction Begins
TAKE COVID-19 TEST BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN
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TAKE COVID-19 TEST BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN
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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
FEBRUARY2021 MONDAY
SUNDAY
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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Deadline to drop a 1st 8 week class and elect credit/no credit
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Federal Holiday President’s Day (Classes In Session)
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28 Spring Tuition & Fees Due
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Non-Instruction Break Day
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BASIC SAFETY TIPS • Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a place or situation, leave right away and go immediately to an area with lights and people. • Lock your doors, even if you are in the room. • Do not allow people to follow you into secure locations. Request that a “tailgater” use their key or swipe card to gain entry. • Report any unusual or suspicious activity you witness. • Use well-lit, high-traffic routes when walking on campus, and do not walk alone at night. • Stay aware of your surroundings. Listening to music or using your phone can distract you from people or vehicles around you. • Do not display valuables openly, and be cautious around ATMs.
PFPO website: union.illinois.edu/PFPO
MARCH2021 MONDAY
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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Deadline to drop a full semester class and elect credit/no credit
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Daylight Savings Time Begins
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Non-Instruction Break Day
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Deadline to add a 2nd 8 week class
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
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APRIL2021 TUESDAY
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THURSDAY
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10 IU Board Moms Weekend Craft and Vendor Fair TENTATIVE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MOMS WEEKEND
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Deadline to drop a 2nd 8 week class and elect credit/no credit
Non-Instruction Break Day
MOMS WEEKEND
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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
MAY2021
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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8 Final Exams Begin
Last Day of Instruction
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Reading Day
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FINALS WEEK
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Mother’s Day
Final Exams End
FINALS WEEK
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FINALS WEEK
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FINALS WEEK
Commencement
FINALS WEEK
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Summer Session I Begins
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Federal Holiday Memorial Day (No Classes)
Illini Union 2020 Parent & Family Programs Office 2021 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, accessible 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