PFPO 2020-2021 Calendar_UPDATED

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

SUNDAY

7

JUNE2020 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

10

11

12

13 Summer Session I Final Exams Begin

14

15

Summer Session I Ends

21

16

17

18

19

20

22

23

24

25

26

27

29

30

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

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1

THURSDAY

2

FRIDAY

3

SATURDAY

4 Independence Day, observed (all-campus holiday) No Classes

Federal Holiday Independence Day

5

6

7

8

9

10

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12

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31

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

SUNDAY

AUGUST2020 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Reading Day Final Exams Begin

Instruction Ends

9

Final Exams End

10

11

12

13

14

15

17

18

19

20

21

22

Summer Session II Ends

16

Illini Union Bank & Cell Phone Fair

UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION

23

Quad Day IU Board Quad Cinema

30 WELCOME WEEK

25

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

MONDAY

SUNDAY

6

7

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

8

9

10

11

12

15

16

17

18

19

Federal Holiday Labor Day (No Classes)

13

14

Deadline to drop a 1st 8 week and&elect Fallclass Tuition Fees credit/no credit Due

20

21

22

23

27

28

29

30

Fall Tuition & Fees Due

24

25

26

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

MONDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

1

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

2

3

2021-2022 FAFSA applications/renewal available

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

Deadline to drop a full semester class and elect credit/no credit

Columbus Day (Classes In Session) HOMECOMING WEEK

HOMECOMING WEEK

18

19

HOMECOMING WEEK

20

21

HOMECOMING WEEK

22

HOMECOMING WEEK

23

HOMECOMING WEEK

24

Deadline to add a 2nd 8 week class

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

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

MONDAY

SUNDAY

1

2

TUESDAY

3

THURSDAY

9

SATURDAY

4

5

6

7

10

11

12

13

14

Federal Holiday Veterans Day (Classes In Session)

15

FRIDAY

Election Day No Classes (Per Illinois Statute)

Daylight Savings Time Ends

8

WEDNESDAY

16

17

18

Deadline to drop a 2nd 8 week class and elect credit/no credit

19

20

21 Final Day of Face-to-Face Instruction

22

23

24

25

26

27 Federal Holiday Thanksgiving Day

29

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

MONDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

1

WEDNESDAY

2

3

ILLINOIS VIRTUAL HOMECOMING NOV 29 – DEC 5

6

7

8

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

4

ILLINOIS VIRTUAL HOMECOMING NOV 29 – DEC 5

9

SATURDAY

10

ILLINOIS VIRTUAL HOMECOMING NOV 29 – DEC 5

11 Reading Day

Remote Instruction Ends

5

12 Final Exams Begin FINALS WEEK

13

14

15

16

17

18

19 Final Exams End

FINALS WEEK

20

FINALS WEEK

21

FINALS WEEK

22

FINALS WEEK

23

FINALS WEEK

24

27

28

25

26 Federal Holiday Christmas Day (No Classes)

Winter Semester Begins

29

30

31

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

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1

SATURDAY

2 Federal Holiday New Year’s Day (No Classes)

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16 Winter Session Final Exams

17

18

19

20

22

23

Federal Holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Winter Break Ends

TAKE COVID-19 TEST BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN

24

21

25

26

31 Instruction Begins

TAKE COVID-19 TEST BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN

27

28

TAKE COVID-19 TEST BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN

29

25

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

7

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

10

11

12

13

Deadline to drop a 1st 8 week class and elect credit/no credit

14

15

16

17

Federal Holiday President’s Day (Classes In Session)

21

22

28 Spring Tuition & Fees Due

18

19

20

25

26

27

Non-Instruction Break Day

23

24

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

SUNDAY

7

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

10

11

12

13

Deadline to drop a full semester class and elect credit/no credit

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

22

23

24

25

26

27

Daylight Savings Time Begins

21

Non-Instruction Break Day

28

29

30

31

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

MONDAY

SUNDAY

4

5

APRIL2021 TUESDAY

6

WEDNESDAY

7

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

8

9

10 IU Board Moms Weekend Craft and Vendor Fair TENTATIVE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MOMS WEEKEND

11

12

13

14

15

17

Deadline to drop a 2nd 8 week class and elect credit/no credit

Non-Instruction Break Day

MOMS WEEKEND

16

18

19

20

21

22

23

25

26

27

28

29

30

24

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

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8 Final Exams Begin

Last Day of Instruction

9

10

11

12

Reading Day

13

FINALS WEEK

14

Mother’s Day

Final Exams End

FINALS WEEK

16

15

FINALS WEEK

17

FINALS WEEK

Commencement

FINALS WEEK

18

19

20

21

22

25

26

27

28

29

Summer Session I Begins

23

24

30

31

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