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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

LDL Connects: An In-person gathering for College of Education online and on-campus graduate students

Logo designed by Jasper Dioco, LDL EdM student

LDL Program Calendar

September 2023
DateEvents and Zoom Details
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 DetailsEDS Zoom details
Focus: This workshop will introduce you to the requirements and guidelines for EPOL 588 and your Chapter 3.
September 25thMonday 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 30thLDL 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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DateEvents and Zoom Details
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 13thLast day of Fall Term A 2023
October 14thStart 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 16thMonday 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 24thEDS Group Advising Session
Zoom Details: EDS Group Advising Session
October 30thMonday 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

TermStart DateEnd Date
Fall A 2023August 21, 2023October 13, 2023
Fall B 2023October 15, 2023December 15, 2023
Spring A 2024January 17, 2024March 8, 2024
Spring Break 2024March 9, 2024March 17, 2024
Spring B 2023March 20, 2023May 5, 2023
Summer A 2023May 15, 2023June 25, 2023
Summer B 2023June 26, 2023August 3, 2023

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  2. Select a link, which will download a file
  3. Launch the file and follow the prompts to add it to your Outlook calendar