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
- If you're interested in attending multiple programs when visiting campus, you need to sign up for each one separately. Note that Admissions visits are offered consistently, while academic visits vary in availability.
- 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.
Admissions Visits
Tour campus and learn about everything we have to offer you! These events are hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Prospective student visits are for students interested in Illinois who haven't been admitted yet.
StartSTRONG
We are excited to invite prospective students and their families to a special program! Join us for the annual Cotton Club performance and witness the vibrant talents of our students. You'll also have the opportunity to tour the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, meet current students, and learn about the admissions process.
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 Admissions 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 Illinois
- 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
These visits are for students who have received an offer of admission. Admitted transfer visits are available beginning in the fall, and admitted first-year visits are available in the spring.
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 Illinois 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 Illinois 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
Admitted IlliniFest
We had a great time at Admitted IlliniFest, and look forward to our Prospective Illinifest in the fall! Be on the lookout for more information closer to that time.
High school groups of 8 to 50 students are welcome to visit campus through our free program. Counselors who are interested in requesting a group visit to Illinois should register through our online calendar.
Academic Visits
At Illinois, 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.
Prospective Visits
Admitted Visits
- ACES Admitted Visits
- Agricultural & Biological Engineering
- Agricultural & Consumer Economics
- Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications
- Animal Sciences
- Crop Sciences
- Engineering Technology & Management for Agricultural Systems
- Food Science & Human Nutrition
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
- Sustainability in Food & Environmental Systems
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!
In addition to group visits, the Division of Exploratory Studies is also open to, and encourage 1:1 appointments. Schedule to meet with an Exploratory Studies team member.
Don't see an iSchool visit that works with your schedule? Email the iSchool directly to schedule a personalized visit another time!
Admitted Visits
Prospective Visits
Admitted Visits
Don't see a visit that works with your schedule? Email Social Work directly to schedule a personalized visit another time!
Admitted Visits
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.
Preparing to Visit
Find everything you need to plan for your trip to campus, including directions, parking, and accommodations.
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.