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In-Person Visit Options

The best way to know if a school is for you is simply by being there. Visit and find out for yourself what it's like to be an Illini!

Tips for Scheduling Your Visit

  1. If you're interested in attending multiple programs when visiting campus, you need to sign up for each one separately. Note that campus visits are offered consistently, while academic meetings vary in availability.
  2. Although we consider a lot of factors when making an admission decision, visiting campus isn't one of them. (Trust us, though, you'll be glad if you do!)

All Visits

Explore all of our in-person visit options by date! This calendar includes visits hosted by Admissions as well as our academic communities. In most cases, a variety of visit programs are offered each day. If you're interested in attending multiple programs, make sure to sign up for each one separately.

View Prospective Visits  View Admitted Visits

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Admissions Visits

Tour campus and learn about everything UIUC has to offer you! These events are hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

These visits are for students who have received an offer of admission from UIUC. Admitted transfer visits are available beginning in the fall, and admitted first-year visits are available in the spring.

Admitted IlliniFest

  • For admitted first-year and transfer students
  • Held on Saturday, April 20
  • Unique programming offered only at this visit, including events with your new academic community, campus tours, open houses, and more happening across campus all day long—get more details now!

Register for IlliniFest

First-Year Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour

  • Specifically for admitted first-year students
  • Held most weekdays
  • Two-and-a-half hours in length
  • 30-minute presentation about the UIUC experience and next steps
  • 20-minute Q&A session with current students
  • Hour-and-a-half student-led walking tour through the heart of campus

Register for a First-Year Admitted Presentation & Campus Tour

Transfer Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour

  • Specifically for admitted transfer students
  • Held on select Fridays
  • Two-and-a-half hours in length
  • 45-minute presentation on the UIUC experience and next steps
  • 15-minute Q&A session with current students
  • Hour-and-a-half student-led walking tour through the heart of campus

Register for a Transfer Admitted Info Session and Campus Tour

Prospective student visits are for students interested in UIUC who haven't been admitted yet.

The Illinois Experience & Campus Tour

This event offers an immersive view into the campus experience. If you're looking for insight on our admissions process, explore our website.

  • Specifically for first-year students
  • Held most weekdays
  • Two-and-a-half hours in length
  • 30-minute presentation about life on campus
  • 20-minute Q&A session with current students
  • Hour-and-a-half student-led walking tour through the heart of campus

Register for a Prospective First-Year Illinois Experience and Campus Tour

Transfer Info Session & Campus Tour

  • Specifically for transfer students
  • Held on select Fridays
  • Two-and-a-half hours in length
  • 45-minute presentation on transfer admissions process and life at UIUC
  • 15-minute Q&A session with current students
  • Hour-and-a-half student-led walking tour through the heart of campus

Register for a Prospective Transfer Info Session and Campus Tour

High school groups of 8 to 50 students are welcome to visit campus through our free program. Register now to request a group visit to UIUC!

Register for a Group Visit

Academic Visits

At UIUC, we offer over 150 majors within 11 academic communities. Note that available dates vary by academic community. Reach out to an academic community directly if you have any questions.

Don't see a visit that works with your schedule? Email AHS directly to schedule a personalized visit another time!

Don't see a visit that works with your schedule? Email Education directly to schedule a personalized visit another time!

Don't see a DGS group visit that works with your schedule? Email DGS to schedule a personalized, one-on-one visit another time!

Don't see an iSchool visit that works with your schedule? Email the iSchool directly to schedule a personalized visit another time!

Don't see a visit that works with your schedule? Email Social Work directly to schedule a personalized visit another time!

The Admissions campus tour includes a housing tour of our Illinois Street Residence (ISR) Halls. Additional housing tours are offered from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. every weekday (excluding holidays and university breaks). You can also pre-arrange a Private Certified Housing tour directly with the facility of your choice.

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Preparing to Visit

Find everything you need to plan for your trip to campus, including our current COVID-19 guidelines, directions and parking, and accommodations.

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Visit Us Virtually

Can't make it to campus right now? No worries! We also offer a variety of virtual options, including admissions info sessions, academic meetings, and video and photo tours.

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