2021-2022 University of Illinois Parent and Family Programs Calendar

Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office

2021 -2022 CALENDAR

Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office iuparentfamilyprograms@illinois.edu (217) 333-7063 union.illinois.edu/pfpo

Illini Union 2021 Parent & Family Programs Office 2022

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.

Please note: Some events/programs listed in the following calendar pages may be subject to date changes. Thank you.

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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

6

JUNE2021 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

8

9

10

11

12 Summer Session I Final Exams Begin

14

13

Summer Session I Final Exams End

15

16

17

18

19

21

22

23

24

25

26

28

29

30

Summer Session II Begins

20

Father’s Day

23 27

Summer Session Tuition & Fees Due

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

MONDAY

SUNDAY

5

4 Federal Holiday Independence Day

JULY2021

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

7

8

9

10

Beginning of Second 4-Week of Instruction

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

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

1

AUGUST2021

2

TUESDAY

3

WEDNESDAY

4

THURSDAY

5

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

6 Reading Day

7 Final Exams Begin

Final Exams End

Instruction Ends

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Move-in Day UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION

22 Quad Day IU Board Quad Cinema

23

25

26

28 Home Football Game vs.

Nebraska

WELCOME WEEK

WELCOME WEEK

30

WELCOME WEEK

27

First Day of Instruction

WELCOME WEEK

29

24

WELCOME WEEK

UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION

31

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

SEPTEMBER2021

MONDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1

THURSDAY

2

FRIDAY

3

SATURDAY

4 Home Football Game vs.

University of Texas, San Antonio

5

6

7

8

9

10

Federal Holiday Labor Day (No Classes)

12

13

Away Football Game vs.

Virgina

14

15

16

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

19

20

11

21

22

23

24

18 Home Football Game vs.

Maryland

25 Away Football Game vs.

Purdue

26

27

28

29 Fall Tuition & Fees Due

30

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

OCTOBER2021

MONDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1

SATURDAY

2 2022-2023 FAFSA applications/renewal available

3

4

5

6

7

8

Home Football Game vs. Charlotte

9 Homecoming Football Game vs. Wisconsin

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

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

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

Deadline to add a 2nd 8 week class

24 31

25 Dads Association Brunch DADS WEEKEND

26

27

28

29

Away Football Game vs.

Penn State

30 Dads Association BBQ Home Football Game vs.

Rutgers (Dad’s Day) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS DADS WEEKEND

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

NOVEMBER2021

MONDAY

SUNDAY

1

TUESDAY

2

WEDNESDAY

3

THURSDAY

4

FRIDAY

5

SATURDAY

6 Away Football Game vs.

Minnesota

7

8

9

10

12

Federal Holiday Veterans Day (Classes In Session)

Daylight Savings Time Ends

15

14

11

16

17

13

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

18

19

20 Fall Break Begins Instruction Ends

22

21

23

24

25

26 Federal Holiday Thanksgiving Day

30

29

28

Fall Break Ends

Instruction Begins

Away Football Game vs.

Iowa

27 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

DECEMBER2021

MONDAY

SUNDAY

5

6

TUESDAY

7

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

8

9

10

11

Reading Day

Instruction Ends

Final Exams Begin FINALS WEEK

12

13

14

15

16

17

18 Final Exams End

FINALS WEEK

19

FINALS WEEK

20

FINALS WEEK

21

FINALS WEEK

22

FINALS WEEK

23

24

27

25 Federal Holiday Christmas Day (No Classes)

Winter Semester Begins

26

Winter Break Begins

FINALS WEEK

28

29

30

31

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

JANUARY2022

MONDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15 Winter Session Final Exams

16

17

18 Federal Holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes)

Winter Break Ends

23

24

30

31

19

20

21

22

26

27

28

29

Instruction Begins

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

FEBRUARY2022 MONDAY

SUNDAY

6

7

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

8

9

10

11

12

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

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

Federal Holiday President’s Day (Classes In Session)

27

28 Spring Tuition & Fees Due

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

MARCH2022 MONDAY

SUNDAY

6

7

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

8

9

10

11

12

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

13

Spring Break Begins

14

15

16

17

18

19

21

22

23

24

25

26

Daylight Savings Time Begins

20 Spring Break Ends

27

Deadline to add a 2nd 8 week class

Instruction Resumes

28

29

30

31

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

APRIL2022 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

2

1

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

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

11

12

13

14

15

16

MOMS WEEKEND

10

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

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

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 they like.

• Speak up if you hear your student dealing with emotions in unhealthy ways.

• Compromise when you pick up your student: they may want to say goodbye rather than leave right away.

PFPO on Twitter: @IlliniPFPO

MAY2022

MONDAY

SUNDAY

1

2

TUESDAY

3

WEDNESDAY

4

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

5 Last Day of Instruction

SATURDAY

6

7 Final Exams Begin

Reading Day

FINALS WEEK

8

9

10

11

12

13

Commencement

Final Exams End

Mother’s Day FINALS WEEK

15

14

FINALS WEEK

16

FINALS WEEK

FINALS WEEK

17

18

19

20

21

25

26

27

28

Summer Session I Begins

22

23

24

29

30

31 Federal Holiday Memorial Day (No Classes)

Illini Union 2021 Parent & Family Programs Office

2022

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 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