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.
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.
Explore all of our in-person visit options by date! This calendar includes both campus visits and academic meetings. 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.
Tour campus and learn about everything UIUC has to offer you!
Held most weekdays and select Saturdays, these events are around two-and-a-half hours in length. You'll begin your day with a 45-minute presentation on the UIUC experience and your next steps as an admitted student, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with current students. A student will then lead you on an hour-and-a-half walking tour through the heart of campus.
Register for an Admitted Presentation & Campus Tour
These large, day-long events begin with a campus resources fair, followed by a presentation on the UIUC experience and your next steps as an admitted student. You'll then have the chance to ask current students your most pressing questions Q&A-style as well as attend a session hosted by the academic community you were admitted into. The availability of our academic communities varies by event, so make sure to review the list of those attending when you sign up. Following a break for lunch, you can choose to take part in a variety of optional activities, including numerous campus and building tours as well as walk-in times with campus resources like Housing and Financial Aid. A full agenda will be provided to you at the start of the event, and you can expect your visit to end mid- to late afternoon.
Register for an Admitted Illini Day
Held most weekdays and select Saturdays, these events are around two-and-a-half hours in length. You'll begin your day with a 30-minute presentation all about life on campus, followed by a 20-minute Q&A session with current students. A student will then lead you on an hour-and-a-half walking tour through the heart of campus. Note that these events are an immersive view into the UIUC experience; if you're looking for insight on our admissions process, we encourage you to explore our website.
Register for a Prospective First-Year UIUC Experience and Campus Tour
Held on select Fridays, these events are around two-and-a-half hours in length. You'll begin your day with a 45-minute presentation on your next steps as an admitted transfer student, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with current students. A student will then lead you on an hour-and-a-half walking tour through the heart of campus.
Register for an Admitted Transfer Info Session and Campus Tour
These large, day-long events begin with a campus resources fair, followed by a presentation on the UIUC experience and your next steps as an admitted student. You'll then have the chance to ask current students your most pressing questions Q&A-style as well as attend a session hosted by the academic community you were admitted into. The availability of our academic communities varies by event, so make sure to review the list of those attending when you sign up. Following a break for lunch, you can choose to take part in a variety of optional activities, including numerous campus and building tours as well as walk-in times with campus resources like Housing and Financial Aid. A full agenda will be provided to you at the start of the event, and you can expect your visit to end mid- to late afternoon.
Register for an Admitted Transfer Illini Day
Held on select Fridays, these events are around two-and-a-half hours in length. You'll begin your day with a 45-minute presentation on our transfer admissions process and life at UIUC, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with current students. A student will then lead you on an hour-and-a-half 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 UIUC through our free program. Register now to request a group visit to UIUC!
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.
To visit with FAA in person, we encourage you to sign up for an Illini Day! You can also check out our virtual options.
To visit with the iSchool in person, we encourage you to sign up for an Illini Day! You can also check out our virtual options.
To visit with Social Work as an admitted student, we encourage you to sign up for an Illini Day.
The Admissions campus tour includes a housing tour of our Illinois Street Residence (ISR) Halls. Additional housing tours are offered from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. every weekday (excluding holidays and university breaks). Walk-in tours offered through University Housing include Nugent Hall or a more in-depth look at Illinois Street Residence (ISR) Halls. You can also pre-arrange a Private Certified Housing tour directly with the facility of your choice.
Find everything you need to plan for your trip to campus, including our current COVID-19 guidelines, directions and parking, and accommodations.
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.