
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.
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LDL Program Calendar
September 2023
Date | Events and Zoom Details |
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September 25th 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT | EDS: Theory and Methodology Workshop Attendees: Anyone planning to start EPOL 588 (Theory and Methodology – Chapter 3) now through the upcoming Fall semester All doctoral students are encouraged to attend regardless of your stage in the program to be aware of what is expected during the EDS and how you might prepare during your regular coursework Zoom Details: EDS Zoom details Focus: This workshop will introduce you to the requirements and guidelines for EPOL 588 and your Chapter 3. |
September 25th | Monday Sessions – Week 6 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 481, EPOL 580, and EPSY 559) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session |
September 28th, 29th, and 30th | LDL Connects 2023 An in-person opportunity to connect with peers and faculty, participate in learning and networking sessions, experience the Champaign-Urbana campus, and make progress on your milestones. See ldlgathering.web.illinois.edu for details and to register |
September 29th 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT | LDL Doctoral Alumni Hooding Ceremony Join us to celebrate several of our doctoral alumni |
October 2023
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Date | Events and Zoom Details |
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October 2nd | Monday Sessions – Week 7 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 481, EPOL 580, and EPSY 559) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session |
October 9th 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. CT | Literature Review Sample Reviews Participate in a group office hours setting where we will review short excerpts of attendees’ work. Come prepared with at least two paragraphs to share and include your tentative research question and the title of your general and/or special field EDS Zoom Link |
October 9th | Monday Sessions – Week 8 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 481, EPOL 580, and EPSY 559) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session |
October 10th 9 to 10 a.m. CT | EDS Group Advising Session Zoom Details: EDS Group Advising Session |
October 13th | Last day of Fall Term A 2023 |
October 14th | Start of the New Term Our first live class starts October 16th, but you should begin participating in the course no later than October 11th in order to stay on schedule for the term. View the University’s academic calendar for add/drop deadlines and other important dates. |
October 16th 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. Join the Office Hours Zoom Session |
October 16th | Monday Sessions – Week 1 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours (New LDL Course Participant Onboarding) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 581, EPOL 490, EPSY 408, and EPSY 560) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session |
October 23rd 9 to 11 a.m. CT | Monday Sessions – Week 2 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 581, EPOL 490, EPSY 408, and EPSY 560) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session |
October 24th | EDS Group Advising Session Zoom Details: EDS Group Advising Session |
October 30th | Monday Sessions – Week 3 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 581, EPOL 490, EPSY 408, and EPSY 560) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session |
Term Start and End Dates
Term | Start Date | End Date |
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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 |
Library and Thesis Office Calendars
Library and Thesis Office Calendars
Refer to the following calendars for other important dates and deadlines or supplementary events
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