Welcome to the Illinois PSM. We’re happy to have you as a member of the inaugural cohort of Professional Science Master’s students.
This page has important information for you and actions you must take in order to enroll in your first semester of study. You do not have to address everything at once, but it is important that you know what you are required to do. As a suggestion, first review all of the information on this page and then begin working through the necessary action steps.
This page will update as new information is available. Updates will be noted.
Questions? Contact Kevin Sightler, Illinois PSM director, at sightler@illinois.edu.
Index
Information on this page is organized into these sections:
Basics
You may have already received this information directly from the Graduate and Professional Admissions office. These easy yet crucial steps give you access to important University of Illinois resources.
- Claim your NetID. Your NetID gives you access to campus services including e-mail and file storage. You will need your University ID Number (UIN), date of birth, and last name to claim your NetID. The UIN was provided to you in your Official Notice of Admission letter. New students should visit the NetID Claiming Service.
- Set up your EnterpriseID. Your Enterprise ID may look the same as your NetID; however, the passwords for each are set separately. The EnterpriseID allows access to the statewide University of Illinois administrative system for official records in UI-Integrate Self-Service, including course registration, financial aid, and billing. You will need your NetID and NetID password to set up your EnterpriseID password. To set up your EnterpriseID, go to UI-Integrate Self-Service and follow the steps for first-time users.
- Verify Personal Information. Once you have established your EnterpriseID, use it to log in to UI-Integrated Self-Service and verify your personal information such as your mailing address and telephone number. Keeping this information up-to-date is extremely important and ensures proper delivery of important documents.
- Get your i-card. Your i-card is your official University of Illinois photo identification. It also serves as your library card and bus pass. When you arrive on campus, visit the ID Center on the first floor of the Illini Union Bookstore (map). For more information, visit the i-card Website.
Orientation session
Friday, August 21, 2009
LOCATION UPDATE: 426 Mumford Hall (map)
TIME UPDATE: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The orientation session for new Illinois PSM students is Friday, August 21, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in Mumford Hall, room 426 (maps: online; printable [pdf]). Faculty coordinators and others involved in the Illinois PSM will be there to meet you and to talk about programs and academic issues. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
NEW INFORMATION
Goals:
1) Meet and begin working with your Illinois PSM colleagues
2) Establish a working relationship with the PSM leadership group
3) Recognize the necessary transitions to graduate-level study
4) Understand the internship program and options
5) Know about learning opportunities across Illinois PSM programs
Agenda:
- Social, welcome, and introduction
- The mission, vision, and uniqueness of the Illinois PSM
- PSM and the future of graduate education: comments from the dean of the Graduate College
- The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences’ (ACES) leadership in the Illinois PSM
- Student introductions and small workgroups
- Faculty coordinators’ overview of the PSM programs
- Breakout groups by program
- Transitioning to graduate school
- The internship program
- Q + A and discussions
- Lunch
(Subject to change, as necessary)
Program-specific advising
The faculty coordinator of your specific PSM program is your academic advisor. She or he will contact you directly to make arrangements for your initial advising. Since most new students are not near the Illinois campus this summer, advising and course selection for the fall will be done by e-mail or by telephone. After consulting with your advisor, you can register for fall courses (see the “Course Registration” section below).
The faculty coordinators and academic advisors are:
- Agricultural Production – Dr. Bryan White, bwhite44@illinois.edu, (217) 333-2091
- Bioenergy – Dr. Hans Blaschek, blaschek@illinois.edu, (217) 333-8224
- Food Science and Human Nutrition – Dr. Nicki Engeseth, engeseth@illinois.edu, (217) 244-6788
Business courses
There are four courses in the fall semester PSM business curriculum:
Course |
Title |
CRN |
Day |
Time |
Location |
Meeting Dates |
LER 512 |
People, Technology & Work |
New: 54976 |
Tues |
6:00-9:00pm |
3001 BIF |
Weeks 1-8: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, and 10/13 |
ACCY 593 |
Accounting Measurement, Reporting & Control |
36840 |
Tues |
6:00-9:30pm |
3001 BIF |
Weeks 9-11: 10/20, 10/27, and 11/3 |
FIN 500 |
Introduction to Finance |
54925 |
Tues |
6:00-9:30pm |
3001 BIF |
Weeks 12-14: 11/10, 11/17, and 12/01 |
PSM 501 |
PSM Seminar I |
54911 |
Thurs |
6:00-7:30pm |
3001 BIF |
Weeks 1-14: 8/27 through 12/3 |
Notes:
- CRN refers to “Course Reference Number” (see the “Course Registration” section below).
- BIF refers to the new Business Instructional Facility (map).
For business course academic advising, contact
- Dr. Kevin Sightler, sightler@illinois.edu, (217) 333-6715
Course registration
NOTE: You can add courses online through September 4. You do not have to register for all of your courses at one time, and you can exit and login to the registration system as often as necessary.
You are ready to register after you and your advisor have decided on fall semester courses. To register for coures, login to UI-Integrate Self-Service using your EnterpriseID and password. The Office of the Registrar has prepared a helpful step-by-step course registration guide (PDF file).
International students: Before you can register, you must complete the check-in procedure with the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office after you arrive on campus.
Remember to register for the science courses as advised by your program coordinator and for the business courses listed above.
The Office of the Registrar provides important services that you will use during your enrollment at Illinois. You should familiarize yourself with academic deadlines, course registration, tuition, grades, graduation, transcripts, and other important information and services provided by the Office of the Registrar.
Events
There are hundred of events at the beginning of the semester to connect you to fellow students and the University of Illinois community. Explore the Illinois website and the student-run newspaper, the Daily Illini, for events. Watch the Illinois PSM blog and tweets for events of particular interest to PSM students.
Here are some events and other key dates that are particularly important to you as an Illinois PSM student:
- Friday, August 21: PSM Orientation
- Sunday, August 23: Quad Day (Student + Community Organizations)
- Monday, August 24: Classes Begin
- Monday, August 24: New Graduate Student Reception (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Pine Lounge in the Illini Union, food + drink provided)
- Tuesday, August 25: Graduate Student Mixer (monthly event)
- Thursday, September 17: Grad Student Resource Fair 2009
