Michael L. Jeffries, Sr. Center for Access and Academic Success

Michael L. Jeffries, Sr. Center for Access and Academic Success University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign office serving 1st Gen, low income and minority students.

06/01/2026

Wrapping up another incredible year at the Jeffries Center 💙🧡

A huge thank you to every student, staff member, mentor, and supporter who helped make this year so meaningful. Your dedication, energy, and commitment are what make the Jeffries Center such a special community.

We're grateful for the memories, the growth, and the connections we've built together. Wishing everyone a wonderful summer, and we can't wait to see you all back next semester for another amazing year!

05/27/2026

TRIO 2026 E.M.E.R.G.E Celebration recap ✨💐

So proud to celebrate the incredible work and presentations from Julissa Carreno, Rafael Cruz, Kenndi Foster, Richard Flores, Trinity Mitchell, Yalinette Riveria, Stephenie Merchan, Courtney Thomas, Clarissa Harrington, and Praise Kim 🫶🏽 Watching everyone share their research, passion, and stories was beyond inspiring.

A beautiful day filled with growth, community, and accomplishments for our McNair Scholars 🤍📚

Finals season is HERE 🫶📖If your brain is feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone!! Take this as your reminder thi...
05/07/2026

Finals season is HERE 🫶📖

If your brain is feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone!! Take this as your reminder this Reading Day to pause and enjoy a quick study break ☁️

Listen to our latest episode on Study Skills with A&M featuring Stephanie & Alejandra 🎧✨
A great wrap up as this is our final spring episode 🌸🤍

But don’t worry… our summer session episodes are on the way and we’re so excited for what’s coming ☀️💫 Want to get involved? DM us to learn how you can potentially be featured on future episodes!

🎲✨ PLAY & CONNECT RECAP ✨🎲A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the Well-Being Committee’s very first Play & Conn...
05/01/2026

🎲✨ PLAY & CONNECT RECAP ✨🎲
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the Well-Being Committee’s very first Play & Connect event!! 💛 Let’s just say… there were some winners, some very passionate competitors, and a few “we’ll get ‘em next time” moments.

From Scrabble and Connect Four to Trouble, Pass the Pigs, Happy Salmon, and Uno… the games were competitive, the laughs were loud, and yes, the side eyes and invisible tears made a few appearances 👀

Overall? A night full of connection, chaos (the fun kind), and great energy. We can’t wait to play with or against you all again soon! 🎉🃏

ILLINI, Finals are calling… and we’ve got you 📚✨Reading Day just got a whole lot easier, stop by the Jeffries Center for...
04/30/2026

ILLINI, Finals are calling… and we’ve got you 📚✨

Reading Day just got a whole lot easier, stop by the Jeffries Center for Drop-In Tutoring and get that last-minute support before exams! Whether you need a quick review or a full study session, our tutors are here for you all day 💡

🗓️ May 7
⏰ 9AM–6PM
📍 Academic Service Building

No appointment needed, just drop-in, grab a snack, and let’s finish the semester strong 🧡💙

📣 HEY ILLINI 📣 A friendly reminder that Reading Day is IN ONE WEEK, on May 7th. Not sure what Reading Day is? It’s a lo...
04/30/2026

📣 HEY ILLINI 📣
A friendly reminder that Reading Day is IN ONE WEEK, on May 7th. Not sure what Reading Day is? It’s a long-standing tradition at UIUC, a dedicated pause right before finals week to give students time to reset, recharge, and prepare!

Use this day however YOU need:
📖 Catch up on studying
📖 Do some final exam prep
📖 Reset your routine
📖 Or simply rest and recharge

Whether you’re reviewing notes or taking a well-deserved nap, take advantage of this time to care for yourself before the final push.

Sending you all the good energy and good luck this finals season. You’ve got this! 💙🧡📖✨

🔔 COUNTDOWN: One week left!This is your reminder that the last day for scheduled Advising & Mentoring (A&M) appointments...
04/29/2026

🔔 COUNTDOWN: One week left!
This is your reminder that the last day for scheduled Advising & Mentoring (A&M) appointments with Student Success Advisors is just one week away. If you’ve been meaning to check in, now’s the time to get it on the calendar.

Whether you need help planning ahead, talking through finals, or setting goals for next semester, your Student Success Advisors are here to support you in the Jeffries Center.

Don’t wait until the last minute, schedule your A&M appointment while you still can. Good Luck Illini! 🧡💙

⏳ COUNTDOWN: Did someone say Summer Break? ☀️This is your reminder that the Last Day of Instruction is May 6th! We’re of...
04/29/2026

⏳ COUNTDOWN: Did someone say Summer Break? ☀️
This is your reminder that the Last Day of Instruction is May 6th! We’re officially in the final stretch, Illini. One more week of classes before we swap lectures for finals week… and then hello summer break.

Finish strong, take those last notes, and soak in the final days of the semester. If you need support before finals, consider stopping by and connecting with a Jeffries Student Success Advisor. You’ve come too far not to cross the finish line.

You got this. Finals are temporary, summer is forever 🌴📚

🏃‍♀️✨ 5K RECAP ✨🏃‍♀️Huge shoutout to our amazing TJC runners, Clare Leeds and Courtney Bishop, for representing The Jeff...
04/28/2026

🏃‍♀️✨ 5K RECAP ✨🏃‍♀️
Huge shoutout to our amazing TJC runners, Clare Leeds and Courtney Bishop, for representing The Jeffries Center at the Christie Clinic 5K this past Friday! 💙

Not only did they cross the finish line strong, but their victory moment was featured in The News-Gazette . Talk about a finish worth celebrating! Even more exciting: Clare crushed her personal record, and Courtney set one in their very first 5K!! Hard work really showed up and showed out.

We’re already counting down to next year, mark your calendars for April 23, 2027! Congratulations again Courtney and Clare! 🎉🔥

04/24/2026

Celebrating brilliance, dedication, and the people who make it all possible 💐🧡💙

Sunday April 12th, the Jeffries Center hosted its 58th Annual Mom’s Day Awards Ceremony, an afternoon filled with love, pride, and powerful reminders of the impact of moms and the support systems behind every scholar ✨

From inspiring words to proud moments on stage, we honored our incredible Honors and Scholarship recipients for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Sharing it all with family made it even more special 🤍

A special thank you to our Assistant Director for Events, Outreach, & Digital Strategy, Brian L. Becker, for leading the vision and planning of this amazing celebration alongside our dedicated staff.

This day was all about YOU, and this is only the beginning.

In Orange and Blue, always.

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610 East John Street, Suite 130 Student Services Building
Champaign, IL
61820

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12173330054

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