# New Students

**Source**: https://www.grad.illinois.edu/new-students
**Parent**: https://www.grad.illinois.edu/admissions/application-instructions

[Graduate College](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/)
New Students

## Welcome to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!

We are thrilled you have chosen Illinois to pursue your graduate education. The Graduate College is dedicated to helping you. Here are some highlights and resources that will help you get started. Please feel free to reach out to our [Student Service Team](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/about/contact-us "Contact Us") whenever you have a question.

## Our Quick Guides

## [Quick Guide](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/admissions/information-admitted-students/quick-guide)

Starting in an on-campus program? Follow this guide for essentials like setting up email and getting your campus ID.

## [Quick Guide for Online Students](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/admissions/information-admitted-students/quick-guide-online-students)

Starting in an online program? This guide is tailored to you.

## [Quick Guide for Re-entry Students](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/admissions/information-admitted-students/quick-guide-re-entry)

Are you a returning student? You'll want to be sure to follow this guide.

## Join the GradMAP Canvas Community

Our GradMAP Canvas community helps you get off to a good start at Illinois.

You'll find information about **campus resources**, **health and wellbeing**, **funding and employment**, and **tips for having a successful graduate school experience**.

Our pages include videos, tips, handouts, and opportunities to discuss topics with other graduate students.

[Join the GradMAP community](https://go.grad.illinois.edu/GradMAP-community)

## [Information for New Fellows](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/funding/fellowships/new-fellows)

Information for graduate students with fellowships or traineeships

## [Information for New Assistants](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/funding/assistantships/new-assistants)

Information for new Teaching Assistants (TAs), Research Assistants (RAs), Graduate Assistants (GAs) and Pre-professional Graduate Assistants (PGAs)

## Living in and Visiting Champaign Urbana (CU)

C-U. We’re not like any other cities. We say that’s our best feature. With a small-town feel and urban perks, you will find a place with a vibrant community, relaxed lifestyle and a 6,370-acre campus nestled between the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana.

Whether you are an online student planning to visit or an on-campus student preparing to move here, we have information about [**transportation**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/engagement/living-visiting-cu/transportation), [**housing**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/engagement/living-visiting-cu/housing), [**getting to know campus**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/engagement/living-visiting-cu/getting-know-campus), and the [**broader CU community**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/engagement/living-visiting-cu/experience-champaign-urbana).

### [GradLINKS](https://go.illinois.edu/gradlinks)

Weekly e-bulletin about opportunities and resources for graduate students

### [Events](https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/3695)

Events and workshops sponsored by the Graduate College

## Welcome Week

## We're glad you're here!

Welcome/Welcome Back events are opportunities for new and returning students to connect with the university resources, communities, programs, and opportunities available to them as graduate students at Illinois.

**September 2-6 2025!**

[Welcome Week](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/engagement/celebrations-events/welcome-back-week)

## Have more questions?

[Contact our Student Service Team](mailto: grad@illinois.edu)