Current Semester Schedule
Semester Schedule
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign operates on a 16-week semester. City Scholars take courses in-person in Chicago and online in synchronous and asynchronous courses. In-person courses have a set meeting time and require attendance. Online courses do not typically have regular meeting times. This schedule is subject to occasional changes due to testing or professor/student time conflicts. Please work directly with your intern or City Scholars program staff if schedule conflicts occur due to classes.
The TE 440: Engineering City Scholars course is required for all City Scholars. The schedule for this course is provided below.
- TE 440 is held in-person on Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- The TE 440 curriculum includes experiential learning through corporate and community partner information sessions and site visits.
Opportunities to engage with City Scholars → - Extra programming includes city outings and networking activities on weeknights, 5 - 7 p.m. and occasionally on Friday afternoons. Corporate partners and teams are welcome to join us.
Fall 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug. 26 | First day of internship |
| Aug. 28 | TE 440 Engineering City Scholars class (repeats every Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.) |
| Nov. 24 - 28 | Fall Break |
| Dec. 4 | Last day of TE 440 and End of Semester City Scholar Partner Luncheon (optional) |
| Dec. 10 | Last day of internship |
| Dec. 12 - 19 | Final examinations for students |
Spring 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan. 21 | First day of internship |
| Jan. 22 | TE 440 Engineering City Scholars class (repeats every Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.) |
| Mar. 14 - 22 | Spring Break |
| Apr. 30 | Last day of TE 440 and End of Semester City Scholar Partner Luncheon (optional) |
| May 6 | Last day of internship |
| May 8 - 15 | Final examinations for students |