Majors and Minors Fair

Majors and Minors Fair

Wednesday, October 10th, 2-4 p.m.

Illini Union, Rooms A, B, and C

The path to choosing your ideal program of study starts at the Majors and Minors Fair. Begin your journey by meeting with departmental advisors and faculty members from academic and special programs across campus. This is a great opportunity to learn about the majors and minors related to your interests. Don’t miss this chance to gather lots of information, helpful handouts, and cool giveaways!

Stressed?

Is stress getting the best of you?

Come visit with Jen Halls-Carson, McKinley's Stress Management Educator (right here at DGS!) for a one-on-one appointment about stress related concerns, tips, and techniques.

Sign in to see her between 1-3pm, Thursday, Sept 20th at DGS (5^th Floor, Union Bookstore Bldg).

Sociology Internship Fair

Sociology Internship Fair this Friday, Sept. 21, 1-3pm

3057 Lincoln Hall

All Majors Welcome!

Spring and Summer Internships Available in a variety of settings --

Check out a list of who's coming on our website:

http://www.sociology.illinois.edu/undergrad/fair/Fall2012SociologyInternshipFair.html

Gifts to the first 25 students who arrive!

Refreshments!

Global Studies meeting

Interested in pursuing a major in Global Studies?  This Thursday, September 20th, the Global Studies Leaders will be hosting Get to Know Global Studies, an informational event designed to introduce students to the seven thematic areas within the major.  The event will be held in the atrium of the Foreign Language Building beginning at 5:30 PM.

Important changes to the Business minor requirements

Applicants must submit their Business Minor Applications throughout the month of January. All applicants will be notified of their admission decisions by Mid-February. The May Application Period will be eliminated.

Applicants must complete at least 45 hours and all the Prerequisite courses by the end of the fall semester to become eligible for admission from the January Application Period. All admitted students will enroll into the summer sessions and fall semester Business Minor courses during the April Advanced Registration Period.

Admitted students will be strongly advised to begin the minor’s course requirements with enrollment into the summer session Business Minor courses.

350 students will be admitted into the minor program for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. This is an increase of 50 students from the past academic year.

Thinking about studying abroad?

 Good news! The Study Abroad Office is hosting an informational meeting for DGS students only.

When? Thursday, October 18^th from 4 to 5 p.m.
Where? The Division of General Studies, Room 514, Illini Union Bookstore Building

Information will be presented by Bridget Doyle, Outreach Coordinator for Study Abroad.