May I schedule a campus visit without calling?
Yes, you can schedule a campus visit on our website.
Can parents/guests attend the visit with me?
While parents/guests aren't required in order for you to visit, they (including children) are most certainly welcome! Just be sure that the total number of guests you're bringing matches the number you provided on our form and doesn't exceed the total allowed on that form.
Are campus visits free?
You do not have to pay a fee in order to sign up for any of our campus visits! Note, however, that if you will be driving to campus, no free parking is available on weekdays, and lunch is not provided unless stated otherwise.
What's the difference between a campus visit and an academic meeting, and should I sign up for both when scheduling my visit?
Our campus visits are hosted by Admissions and provide information about the university in general, while our academic meetings are hosted by our academic communities and provide information about that particular unit. So if it works with your schedule and you're interested in learning more about one or more academic communities, yes, we encourage you to sign up for both!
What will my visit agenda include?
Your visit agenda will depend on the program you select. You can view a detailed description of each of our programs on our visit sign-up page.
May I meet with an academic community or representative while on campus?
Yes, although available dates vary by academic community. Just select the program (or programs) you're interested in from our list!
May I visit a class while on campus?
Each of our academic communities offers different programming. To view the options for the academic community you're interested in, check out our visit sign-up page.
I have financial aid questions. May I meet with your financial aid office while on campus?
Yes, our Office of Student Financial Aid has walk-in hours available for speaking with financial aid counselors Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No appointments are necessary.
May I tour a residence hall while on campus?
Of course! 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.
How do I get to campus?
Champaign-Urbana is easily accessed by I-72, I-74, and I-57. If you’re flying, you can fly directly into University of Illinois Willard Airport (code CMI). The airport is about 5 miles south of Champaign, just off U.S. Route 45. Travel instructions are included when a reservation is made for a visit. Please check the location of your event in your instructions since programs are held across campus.
Where do I park when visiting?
To view visitor parking options for our programs, check out our parking webpage. Please note that no free parking is available on weekdays; unless specified otherwise, you should park at a meter to avoid receiving a ticket.
What if I want to stay overnight?
Because more than 30,000 people visit us each year, we're unable to schedule overnight visits. However, prospective students are welcome to make individual arrangements with friends on campus. Visitors may also check out local accommodations.
How do I cancel my visit?
When signing up for your visit, you should have received a confirmation email that includes a link to your registration. You can click on this link to cancel your visit, or you can email or call our Campus Visit team to let them know you can no longer attend.