Animal Sciences Graduate Handbook
Current Student Questions and Assistance
Policies and Procedures
- Annual Review of Graduate Students in Animal Sciences
- To-do list for Graduate Students at the Termination of Studies
- Departmental Format Approval for Thesis
- Thesis Seminar Announcement Requirements
Campus Policies and Guidelines
- Graduate College Thesis and Dissertation Office
- Graduate College Handbook for Students, Faculty and Staff
Mentoring Graduate Students
2021 Graduate Student Orientation
- Department of Animal Sciences Welcome
Presented by Dr. Rodney Johnson, Department Head and Professor - Graduate College Welcome
Presented by Dr. Emily Wuchner, Associate Director for Student Experience - Animal Sciences Orientation
Presented by Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Zas, Director of Graduate Studies and Professor - Masters in Animal Sciences Non-Thesis Guidelines
Presented by Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Zas, Director of Graduate Studies and Professor - Ethics and Compliance
Presented by Dr. Jan Novakofski, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research - Technology Services
Presented by Kevin Dejewski, Technology Specialist - Graduate Student Association
Presented by Juli Jesperson, Graduate Student Association Vice President - Animal Science Graduate Orientation-Safety
Presented by Mary McElvain -
The Use of Animals in Research and Teaching
Presented by Courtney Glazik
Annual Surveys
Please complete one of the following anonymous annual surveys by September 1, 2021:
- Entry Survey: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/5976496 (For new students and students in the program less than one year
- Midpoint Survey: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/9505837 (For continuing students that are at least a year into their program)
- End Survey: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/6291379 (For students within 6 months of expected graduation)
Annual Graduate Student Evaluation
Graduate News Submission
Scheduling Your Final Exam
Preparing for Your Thesis Deposit
Graduate Student Exit Information
Career Development Resources
Information on career options, development of a career plan, understanding the job search process, creating application materials, and preparation for job interviews and negotiation can be found on the Graduate College Career Development page
Career Services
Students are encouraged to visit Handshake to identify employment opportunities.
Handshake is the platform for searching the online job board with job and internship postings for all students. It is also how students schedule career advising appointments with the Graduate College.
Research Integrity
University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards. Graduate students are encouraged to inform themselves on research ethics and responsible conduct of research. Resources include campus courses, seminars, training resources, and online modules. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research offers a website on research integrity including information on training resources and the CITI online module. This information can be found on the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research website.