Professional Development
This 1-page document is a way to demonstrate your skills, experiences, and qualifications to potential employers.
What is a resume
This is one of the most popular tutoring centers on campus, offering help for courses in the Math, Physics, and Chemistry departments among many others.
What is CARE
Similar to Quad Day, this evening event showcases all of the Engineering RSOs and attending this was a requirement at the beginning of the semester.
What is E-Night
What is my major and what else am I minoring in?
BIOE and minors in Compuer Science and Technology & Management
This is a 30 second overview of your professional story and is usually the first thing you say to potential recruiters.
What is an elevator pitch?
This office within Grainger offers assistance to students interested in studying abroad.
What is IPENG
This is the minimum number of credit hours you need to take in order to be considered a full-time student at UIUC.
12
Abbott
This is an online version of your resume that is typically less tailored and is a great way to connect with others.
What is LinkedIn
This is the location of the Grainger Academic Advising Center where students can drop in for Express Advising with non-departmental-specific advisors.
What is the 4th floor of Grainger Library
These types of courses are required for all students at UIUC and include subjects such as Humanities and the Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Advanced Composition.
What are General Education courses/requirements
Which country did I visit over spring break? (Hint: T&M Trip)
Brazil!!!!
These types of resume statements “demonstrate transferable and technical skills by describing how they were used to produce a positive outcome”.
Applications for these scholarships typically open in February and are exclusive to engineering students at UIUC.
This online portal is where students can register for classes, find financial aid information, and view their final grades
What is Self-Service
How many siblings do I have?
0
This structure on the south side of campus was the location of the Fall 2025 Engineering Career Fair.
What is the State Farm Center
With an office on the second floor of Engineering Hall, these counselors are a great resource for engineering students.
Who are the Grainger Embedded Counselors
Often abbreviated as ‘RSOs’ these groups are officially recognized groups on the UIUC campus.
Registered Student Organizations
When am I graduating?
May 2026