2022-2023 Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office Calendar

Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office

2022-2023 CALENDAR

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

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2022

Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office 2023

The Parent and Family Programs Office & You Our goals are to help Illinois families:

To help you accomplish these goals, we will:

Parent Fund donations help:

• Understand the experience your student is having in today’s higher education environment.

• Establish regular communication with parents and families of all Illinois students by developing a critical partnership.

• Encourage student development through educational, cultural, and professional programming.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

ADVICE FOR YOUR STUDENT:

Maximize Your 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

5

JUNE 2022

6

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

1

2

3

4

7

8

9

10

11

Summer Session I Final Exams Begin

12

13

Summer Session I Final Exams End

14

15

16

17

18

21

22

23

24

25

28

29

30

Summer Session II Begins

19

20 Juneteenth Holiday Observed (No Classes)

Father’s Day

23 26

27

Summer Session Tuition & Fees Due

Last day to apply/renew 2021-2022 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.

• Managing your time and staying healthy can help you get the most out of college.

• Take advantage of campus resources such as the Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office.

PFPO on Facebook: /IlliniPFPO

JULY 2022 MONDAY

SUNDAY

3

4

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

1

2

5

6

7

8

9

12

13

14

15

16

Federal Holiday Independence Day (No Classes)

10

11

Beginning of Second 4-Weeks of Instruction

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

AUGUST 2022 TUESDAY

1

2

WEDNESDAY

3

THURSDAY

4

FRIDAY

5

SATURDAY

6

Reading Day Final Exams Begin

Instruction Ends

Final Exams End

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20 Illini Union Late Nighter

Move-in Day WELCOME WEEK

UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION

21

22 Quad Day IU Board Quad Cinema

24

25

WELCOME WEEK

26

First Day of Fall Instruction

WELCOME WEEK

28

23

27 Home Football Game vs.

Wyoming

WELCOME WEEK

WELCOME WEEK

29

Campus Rec Illini Frenzy

30

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

SEPTEMBER 2022

MONDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1

THURSDAY

1

FRIDAY

2

SATURDAY

3 Away Football Game vs.

Indiana

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Federal Holiday Labor Day (No Classes)

11

12

Home Football Game vs.

Virgina

13

14

15

16

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

18

19

20

21

22

23

Home Football Game vs.

Chattanooga (Hall of Fame Weekend)

25

26

27

29

28 Fall Tuition & Fees Due

30

24

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

MONDAY

SUNDAY

OCTOBER 2022 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1

SATURDAY

1 2022-2023 FAFSA applications/renewal available Away Football Game vs.

Wisconsin

2

3

4

5

6

7

8 Home Football Game vs.

Iowa

9

10

11

12

13

14

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

16

17

18

19

20

21

Homecoming Football Game vs. Minnesota

22

Deadline to add a 2nd 8 week class

23

24

30

31

25

26

27

28

29 Away Football Game vs.

Nebraska

PARENT TIPS:

Visit campus for Dads Weekend November 4-6!

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

NOVEMBER 2022

MONDAY

SUNDAY

1

TUESDAY

1

WEDNESDAY

2

THURSDAY

3

FRIDAY

4

SATURDAY

5 Dads Association BBQ Home Football Game vs.

Michigan State (Dads Day) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS DADS WEEKEND

6

7

8

9

10

11

Daylight Savings Time Ends Dads Association Brunch

13

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

IL State Holiday Election Day (No Classes)

DADS WEEKEND

14

15

Federal Holiday Veterans Day (Classes In Session)

16

17

18

12 Home Football Game vs.

Purdue

19 Fall Break Begins Instruction Ends

20

21

22

23

24

25 Federal Holiday Thanksgiving Day

27

28

Fall Break Ends

29

Instruction Resumes

30

Away Football Game vs.

Michigan

26 Away 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

DECEMBER 2022

MONDAY

SUNDAY

4

5

TUESDAY

6

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

1

2

3

7

8

9

10

Reading Day

Instruction Ends

Final Exams Begin FINALS WEEK

11

12

13

14

15

16

17 Final Exams End

FINALS WEEK

18

FINALS WEEK

19

FINALS WEEK

FINALS WEEK

FINALS WEEK

Winter Break Begins

FINALS WEEK

20

21

22

23

24

27

28

29

30

31

Winter Session Begins

25

26 Federal Holiday Christmas Observed (No Classes)

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

MONDAY

SUNDAY

1

JANUARY 2023 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

2

3

4

5

6

7

9

10

11

12

13

14

Federal Holiday New Year’s Day

8

Winter Session Final Exams

15

16

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

Winter Break Ends

18

19

20

21

25

26

27

28

First Day of Spring Instruction

22

23

24

29

30

31

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.

• 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

FEBRUARY 2023 MONDAY

SUNDAY

5

6

TUESDAY

7

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

8

9

10

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

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Federal Holiday President’s Day (Classes In Session)

26

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

MARCH 2023 MONDAY

SUNDAY

5

6

TUESDAY

7

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

8

9

10

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

12

Spring Break Begins

13

14

15

16

17

18

20

21

22

23

24

25

Daylight Savings Time Begins

19 Spring Break Ends

26

Deadline to add a 2nd 8 week class

Instruction Resumes

27

28

29

30

31

ADVICE FOR YOUR STUDENT:

Prepare resume 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

APRIL 2023

MONDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15 Moms Association Annual Meeting

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

IU Board Craft Fair

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MOMS WEEKEND

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

24

25

26

27

28

29

Moms Association Brunch MOMS WEEKEND

23 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

MAY 2023

MONDAY

SUNDAY

1

TUESDAY

2

WEDNESDAY

3

THURSDAY

4 Last Day of Instruction

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

5

6 Final Exams Begin

Reading Day

FINALS WEEK

7

8

9

10

11

12

13 Final Exams End

FINALS WEEK

14

FINALS WEEK

15

FINALS WEEK

Commencement

FINALS WEEK

16

17

18

19

20

25

26

27

Summer Session I Begins

Mother’s Day

21

22

23

24

28

29

30

31

Federal Holiday Memorial Day (No Classes)

Illini Union 2022 Parent & Family Programs Office 2023 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