Success Lab
The Success Lab is your go-to space to study, borrow course materials, connect with other students, and get support at Gies Business.
Who Can Use the Success Lab
The Success Lab is available to:
- Gies undergraduate students
- Business minor students
- Students currently enrolled in supported Gies courses
Hours & Location
The Success Lab is located in Suite 1041 in the Business Instructional Facility.
- Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Explore the Lending Library in the Success Lab
A curated collection of digital and physical resources to support first- and second-year Business Core coursework.
Materials on Lend
The Lending Library provides in-space access to textbooks and technology to support your coursework.
Available Textbooks
- Principles of Economics 3e
- Discovering Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach
- Fundamentals of Financial Management - Calculus: Early Transcendentals (9th Edition)
- Economics: Principles for a Changing World (6th Edition)
Technology Available
- Financial calculators
- Lenovo ThinkPad laptops
- Lenovo tablets
Starter Pack (Start-of-Semester Support)
At the beginning of each semester, the Starter Pack program provides essential course materials for Business Core classes.
- Available week before classes through first 2 weeks
- Based on your current course enrollment
- Access via the Starter Pack Request Form
Typical Materials by Course
- ECON 102: Course packet
- ECON 103: Study guide
- FIN 221: Financial calculator
- STAT 100: i-clicker (app or device)
- STAT 107: Discovery course packets
How Borrowing Works
- Bring your i-card to check out materials
- All items must be used within the Success Lab
- You may borrow up to 2 items at a time
- Please return items within a reasonable time (~2 hours) so others can use them
Returning Items
- Return materials directly to the Lab Attendant
- You must scan your i-card to complete the return
- Items cannot be passed between students – each user must check items out themselves
Guidelines for Use
To keep resources available for everyone:
- Return items in the same condition
- Do not write in or damage materials
- Remove all personal notes before returning
Damage or loss may result in:
- Follow-up from Student Success
- Account holds if items are not returned
- Loss of borrowing privileges for repeated issues
Contact the Student Success Lab
- Email: studentsuccess@business.illinois.edu
- Phone: 217-300-5622
- Address: 515 E Gregory Drive, Suite 1041, Champaign IL 61820