Check here regularly to see what is happening now within the LDL program and in the weeks to come.
Note that some events may not apply to everyone. Refer to your course pages for course-specific deadlines.
View the University’s academic calendar for add/drop deadlines and other important dates. These details are not repeated on the calendar below.
Library and Thesis Office Calendars
Refer to the following calendars for other important dates and deadlines or supplementary events
LDL Program Calendar
September 2024
| Date | Events and Zoom Details |
|---|---|
| September 2nd | NO SESSIONS: UNITED STATES FEDERAL HOLIDAY (LABOR DAY) |
| September 9th | 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 |
| September 10th 9 to 10 a.m. CT | Group Advising Session Zoom Details: Group Advising |
| September 16th | 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 |
| September 17th 9 to 10 a.m. CT | Group Advising Session Zoom Details: Group Advising |
| TBD | LDL Doctoral Student Onboarding For new students admitted for Fall 2024 or anyone who would like a refresher EDS Zoom details (refer to your email for the passcode) |
| TBD | Introduction to the Exam-Dissertation Sequence (EDS) Anyone who plans to start the sequence in Summer or Fall 2024 should plan to attend EDS Zoom details |
| September 23rd | 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 |
| September 24th 9-10 a.m. CT | Group Advising Session Zoom Details: Group Advising |
| September 26-28th | LDL Connects: Annual In-Person Gathering – Stay tuned for more information. An email update will be sent soon. |
| TBD | 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 |
| September 30th | 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 |
| TBD | From Coursework to the Dissertation For LDL doctoral students at any stage of coursework. Come prepared with a single slide of your research interests and a few examples of what you have examined in previous courses, such as titles of your papers Zoom Details: Group Advising Session |
October 2024
Term Start and End Dates
See the office of the Registrar’s Calendar: https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-calendars/spring-academic-calendar-25/ for add-drop deadlines and more.
PAY ATTENTION TO DIFFERENT DEADLINES FOR FULL SEMESTER VS. TERM A/B DATES
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring A 2025 | January 21, 2025 | March 14, 2025 |
| Spring B 2025 | March 15, 2025 (no classes March 17-21st) | May 7, 2025 |
| Summer A 2025 | May 12, 2025 | June 22, 2025 |
| Summer B 2025 | June 23, 2025 | August 7, 2025 |