Parkland College Adult and Returning Student Services

This thing is getting ready to pop off! Carle employee resource fair! Parkland College

Hey Carle peeps, come and see me if you are wanting to finish a degree or sharpen your skills!

Continued the long standing ARSS tradition of welcoming students to evening classes! Have a great semester, everyone!

Getting ready to share the knowledge with the fine folks of DoCo at the health department outreach event!

My view for the next hour. Wednesdays are walkin days for our enrollment express! If you are planning on attending this fall, this is a great day to come and see us. Right now i'm lonely, like the maytag repair man, back in the day. :-)

Honors convocation!

Sharing Parkland College knowledge and table space with the brilliant and talented Rachel today!

Getting ready to discuss Parkland College with 1500 new friends at the future business leaders of america conference!

Taking my shot at introducing Parkland College to the upcoming graduates. One of my favorite events because i get to meet young people who have decided to make the changes they need for personal growth!

Annual Good Life Fair!

Are you ready to graduate?
Are you finishing up your final course(s) to complete your Associate degree or a Certificate this fall? If so, submit your Petition to Graduate by Friday, November 3!
Are you finishing up your degree at the end of the spring semester? Submit your Petition to Graduate now for spring to verify the courses you will need to enroll in next semester!
If you have already submitted your petition, please disregard this email.
For more information please email [email protected] or call 217-351-2482.
Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Sarah Hartman, Director
Admissions and Records

Time is running out. Submit your app and see what happens!

Don't forget to submit your application!

Spring scholarship applications are due soon! The deadline to apply is October 31st, 2023 at 5pm.


Who should apply?

Students who may be taking Parkland courses in the fall should apply. Even if you aren’t sure you will be taking classes in the fall, you should apply for scholarships.


How do you apply?

It is EASY to apply. It’s all online and one application will put you in the running for most of the available scholarships.


Current Parkland students: Go to www.Parkland.edu/ParklandScholarshipsand use your ParklandOne credentials to login.


Once you log into the Parkland College Scholarship program, you should select the Parkland College Scholarship Application (main scholarship application) to complete. You will be asked to either upload two letters of recommendation or enter the email address for two recommenders. You will also need to write a personal essay. A few scholarships may require additional information or a special essay. You will see these additional opportunities once you have submitted the Main Scholarship Application.


**Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)**

Note: For scholarships based on need, students must complete and submit their FAFSA. Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to file your FAFSA.


Deadline to apply: Oct 31st at 5pm


For questions regarding scholarships, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 217/351-2222 or [email protected] or the Foundation Office at 217/355-3165 or [email protected].

Federal Student Aid

Coffee & Cocoa TODAY (Monday, 10.23)
Stop by the Student Union outside of (U111) to grab FREE coffee, tea, and cocoa on your way to class! 9am until supplies last.

BSA Meet and Greet (Wednesday, 10.25 & Thursday, 10.27)
This Wednesday and Thursday, the Black Student Association will have a tabling event in the Student Union. This club serves to provide students with community, a safe space, and the opportunity to create change, while empowering, teaching, discussing, and exploring the Black experience.

Halloween Costume Contest (Tuesday, 10.31)
Get ready for a scare... and show off your costume in this year’s competition! On October 31st, from 12-1pm, Student Life will be hosting a Halloween Costume Contest on the U-Wing Cafeteria stage. A panel of judges will score costumes based on authenticity, originality, detail, and entrance. The grand prize winner will receive a Betsy’s Bistro Gift card, Parkland sweatshirt, and tumbler. You can find the link to the sign-up form here.

A Message to Club/Organization Officers:
You have ONE more chance to attend the Student Leader Orientation in the Student Life Conference Room (U106), Thursday, 10.26, 12pm-1pm.
Please remember that you must attend one of these training sessions for your club to receive its annual allocation.
Additionally, if you have not already done so, please update your club’s information via the Club and Organization information form.

-Student Life

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You Need to Know
Plan now for your next semester! Meet with your advisor to discuss classes and set new academic goals. Schedule your appointment online today!

Are you continuing your education? Complete your Gen Ed certificate. All public four-year institutions in Illinois accept the courses included in the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC). This will ensure a seamless transfer to complete your four-year degree.

Is fall graduation in your future? Petition to graduate. Submit your form before November 3. For more information, visit the Admissions Office.

The time is now! Apply for Spring 2024 Scholarships here. The deadline to apply is November 1.

Check your mail. Watch for your second mid-term refund. Funds will be mailed or deposited on October 27 (fall loans only).



Wesley Food Pantry Distribution
The Wesley Food Pantry offers a week’s worth of free groceries at their food distributions. Open every Wednesday 1– 3pm and 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 10am – noon. Distributions are outside room M138 next to the M1 parking lot. Fresh produce, frozen meats, and pantry staples are available at each distribution.




Parkland College
2400 W Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL, 61821 US
217/351-2200

Getting set up for USD 116 family funfest!

Sharing opportunities with the graduating class

Student Life Activities
Monday (3/6) 11:00AM-1:00PM: Pregnancy & Parenting Fair
The Wellness Center will be hosting a showcase for community services for pregnant and parenting students. Various organizations will be giving away food, baby supplies, and information on useful resources. Located in the College Center (X-wing).

Tuesday (3/7) 12:00PM-1:00PM: Alcohol Awareness
Learn about safe drinking practices with the Wellness Center and Public Safety Officer Sam Penland. Participate in an obstacle course with an inebriation simulation, as well as an example field sobriety test.

Wednesday (3/8) 1:00PM-2:00PM: Black Student Success Project – Holistic Wellness
Pose your questions to Ashanti Lumpkin, Wellness Coordinator; Katie Schact, Counseling Services; and Dawn Longfellow, Wesley Food Pantry. Free lunch for student attendees.

Announcements
STUDENT GOVERNMENT SPRING 2023 ELECTION CYCLE HAPPENING NOW. The Parkland College Student Government Association (SGA) provides unique opportunities for students to build relationships, enhance leadership skills, become civically engaged, and maximize their college experiences. To learn more about running for Student Government, please join one of the SGA Info Sessions or contact [email protected].
Click here for more information.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ICCTA’S 2023 PAUL SIMON STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST. Participation is open to part-time and full-time Illinois community college students. Applicants must submit an essay of 500 words or less on the theme, “How My Community College has Changed My Life”.

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You Need to Know
Spring Break for students runs March 11–19. RELAX, take time away from classes and books. Parkland College will be closed all day to students, faculty, and staff for Spring Holiday, Friday, March 17.

Prepare for the career you want. Get help with resume writing, interview skills, and more at Career Services. Learn more information here.

Today (March 6) is the first day of 8-week classes. We will have a one-day late registration period for 8-week classes. Students can visit parkland.edu/register to access the late registration electronic form on Monday morning, if they are still interested in registering for a class that starts on Monday. Feel free to direct students to Admissions and Records for assistance.

The last day to drop classes that began March 6 (for 100% refund) is March 12.

Your Petition to Graduate form is due March 10 if you are graduating and wish to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Campus Events & Resources



Wesley Food Pantry Distribution
The Wesley Food Pantry offers a week’s worth of free groceries at their food distributions. Open every Wednesday 1– 3pm and 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 10am – noon. Distributions are outside room M138 next to the M1 parking lot. Fresh produce, frozen meats, and pantry staples are available at each distribution.









Parkland College
2400 W Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL, 61821 US
217/351-2200

Register for Classes Campus Holidays and ClosuresJan. 16: Martin Luther King Jr DayFeb. 23: Prof. Dev. Day (no classes)March 11-19: Spring BreakMarch 17: Spring Holiday

CPL JOB FAIR! Lots of employers and resources available!

Parkland Colleagues,

Please share this information with anyone that could use free money to get their education.

The scholarship applications for fall awards are now available. The application opened today, and the deadline to apply is March 31st at midnight.

Who should apply?
Students who may be taking Parkland courses in the fall should apply. Even if they aren’t sure they will be taking classes in the fall, they should still apply for scholarships. This includes current, returning, new or high school students.

How do they apply?
It is easy to apply. It’s all online and one main application will put them in the running for a majority of available scholarships. Students need their ParklandOne credentials to login. If they do not have these credentials, they will need to apply to Parkland at www.parkland.edu/apply

Current Parkland students: Go to www.Parkland.edu/ParklandScholarships Use ParklandOne credentials to login.

Once they log into the Parkland College Scholarship program, they should select the Parkland College Scholarship Application (main scholarship application) to complete. They will be asked to either upload two letters of recommendation or enter the email address for two recommenders, and write a personal essay. A few scholarships may require additional information or a special essay. They will see these additional opportunities once they have submitted the Main Scholarship Application.

**Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)**
Note: For scholarships based on need, students must complete and submit their FAFSA by March 31, 2022. Visit www.fafsa.gov to file FAFSA.

Deadline to apply: March 31st at Midnight

For questions regarding scholarships, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 217/351-2222 or [email protected] or the Foundation Office at 217/355-3165 or [email protected]

Federal Student Aid

Register for Career Exploration Night! parkland.edu/ctecareernight Open to all current students, prospective students & community members. Meet dozens of employers from a wide variety of industries. Learn about exciting career paths, training requirements and opportunities. Check-in at the W-2 Parking Lot.

Wellness fair! Open to the public, so stop by and see me!

Don't miss out on the fun!

Back doing what i do best! At the job fair until 2 pm. Lots of great employers here, sharing their opportunities.

Huge shout out to FirstFollowers for sharing tent space!

Jettie Rhodes neighborhood day is happening now!

Congratulations to Sarah and all the other members of the Class of 2022!

Get ready for finals with free coffee and tea - all next week in the Learning Commons!

I know the date says March 1, but they meet every first Tuesday.

Bradley University college fair!