
Check here regularly to see what is happening now within the LDL program and in the weeks to come.
View the University’s academic calendar for add/drop deadlines and other important dates. These details are not repeated on the calendar below.
Note that some events may not apply to everyone. Add one or or more of our Google calendars to see targeted events. Refer to your course pages for course-specific deadlines.
Save the Date: September 28-30, 2023
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LDL Program Calendar
Monday Sessions
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
EDS Group Advising Session
7:30 to 8:30 a.m. CT
Monday Sessions
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
NO EDS GROUP ADVISING SESSION
EDS: General Field Workshop
This session will focus specifically on being equipped to begin the General Field seminar
EDS Zoom details
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT
Monday Sessions
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
Group Advising Session
9 to 10 a.m. CT
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT
Literature Review Workshop
Monday Sessions
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT
Virtual Writing Retreat
Schedule focused writing time alongside peers. Receive near-immediate feedback for anything submitted during these hours when you join this writing retreat.
We start the session by sharing your goals of the day
This is open to all students, regardless of what you might be working on (regular coursework or the EDS)
Zoom Details
Introduction to the Exam-Dissertation Sequence (EDS)
Anyone who plans to start the sequence in Spring or Summer 2023 should plan to attend
EDS Zoom details
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT
LDL Onboarding Series: New LDL Students
Learn about the LDL program, its requirements, and how to plan for a successful and enjoyable experience. This is for new LDL Masters and Doctoral students as well as those enrolled in a certificate program.
Prior to the session, please review the Onboarding Series page for some self-study materials and videos
If you are a continuing student and did not attend a session previously or need guidance on next steps, you are encouraged to attend.
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/943597235
Meeting ID: 943597235
Contact a TA for the meeting password
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acfTQbmbrh
One tap mobile
+16513728299,,943597235# US (Minnesota)
+16465189805,,943597235# US (New York)
Monday Sessions – Last Live Session of the Term
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
Start of the New Term
Our first live class starts May 15th, but you should begin participating in the course no later than May 10th in order to stay on schedule for the term. Do not wait until May 15th, as this is only a 6-week term and not 8 weeks.
LDL Onboarding Series: LDL Courses
Required for all new LDL students and those taking an LDL course for the first time.
Participation in this session will enable you to focus on the content and requirements of the course.
Zoom Details
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT
Monday Sessions
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
Monday Sessions
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
May 22nd
8:30 to 9:00 p.m. CT
LDL Student Virtual Meet-Up
Doctoral Student Zoom details
An informal gathering for Masters and doctoral students. No set agenda.
Breakout rooms available if Masters and Doctoral students want to discuss degree-specific items.
*Please note that this is sponsored by LDL peers and not an official university-sponsored event
Group Advising Session
9 to 10 a.m. CT
Monday Sessions
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
Monday Session
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT
Final Defense Committee Presentations
Observers are invited to attend our students’ final defense committee presentations. (one hour per student)
Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Contact Kara Francis for the Zoom details (these are not held on our standard LDL Zoom link)
Last Day of Summer Term A 2023
Start of Summer Term B 2023
Our first live class starts June 26th, but you should begin participating in the course no later than June 20th in order to stay on schedule for the term. Do not wait until June 26th, as this is only a 6-week term and not 8 weeks.
New LDL Student Onboarding
Learn about the LDL program, its requirements, and how to plan for a successful and enjoyable experience. This is for new LDL Masters and Doctoral students as well as those enrolled in a certificate program.
Prior to the session, please review the Onboarding Series page for some self-study materials and videos
If you are a continuing student and did not attend a session previously or need guidance on next steps, you are encouraged to attend.
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/943597235
Meeting ID: 943597235
Contact a TA for the meeting password
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acfTQbmbrh
One tap mobile
+16513728299,,943597235# US (Minnesota)
+16465189805,,943597235# US (New York)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT
Last Day of Summer Term B 2023
Start of Fall Term A 2023
LDL In-Person Gathering and Graduation Commemoration
Learn more about our event on our event-specific website
Please complete the Save the Date interest survey (link available on the Gathering website (not a formal registration, but it gives us an idea of who might attend)
Start of the New Term
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT
LDL Onboarding Series: LDL Courses
Required for all new LDL students and those taking an LDL course for the first time.
Participation in this session will enable you to focus on the content and requirements of the course.
Zoom Details
Monday Sessions
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours (New Student Onboarding)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
Monday Sessions
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising
Term Start and End Dates
Term | Start Date | End Date |
---|---|---|
Fall A 2023 | August 21, 2023 | October 13, 2023 |
Fall B 2023 | October 15, 2023 | December 15, 2023 |
Spring A 2024 | January 17, 2024 | March 8, 2024 |
Spring Break 2024 | March 9, 2024 | March 17, 2024 |
Spring B 2023 | March 20, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
Summer A 2023 | May 15, 2023 | June 25, 2023 |
Summer B 2023 | June 26, 2023 | August 3, 2023 |
Google Calendars
LDL Google Calendars
Add any of our google calendars to your phone or computer to always know what is coming up and to set your own reminders.
Note: These are currently not being maintained.
Adding to Google Calendar App
- LDL Onboarding Series
- All LDL Students
- LDL Masters Students
- LDL Doctoral Students
- LDL Exam-Dissertation Sequence
- LDL Student-Alumni Events
Adding Calendars to Outlook
Note: These are currently not being maintained.
Adding to your Outlook Calendar
- Open Outlook
- Select a link, which will download a file
- Launch the file and follow the prompts to add it to your Outlook calendar
Library and Thesis Office Calendars
Library and Thesis Office Calendars
Refer to the following calendars for other important dates and deadlines or supplementary events