In-Person Visit Options
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Before scheduling your visit ...
You will sign up separately for each program you want to attend. Admissions visits run regularly; academic visits vary. Campus visits don't affect admission decisions, but you'll be glad you came!
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.
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Admissions Visits
Tour campus and learn about everything we have to offer you! These events are hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Prospective Students
Prospective student visits are for students interested in Illinois 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.
- For first-year and transfer 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
Admitted Students
Admitted student visits are for students who have received an offer of admission.
Illinois Bound
Students looking for a deeper Illinois experience are welcome to sign up for one of our Illinois Bound events which connect you with unique campus communities and resources.
Illinois Bound: Community Showcase
A Community Showcase offers the opportunity to explore campus, open houses, and resources like the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, Hillel, or Native American House and talk directly with their students. Available dates include February 16 & April 10.
Illinois Bound: StartStrong
Attend the annual student-led Cotton Club performance, sponsored by Central Black Student Union, on February 27. Tour the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center and talk directly with its students.
Illinois Bound: Admitted Student Day
Admitted Student Day, March 28, focuses on exploring your college of choice and meeting fellow future classmates. You'll also tour select housing facilities and eat in their dining areas.
Register for Admitted Student Day
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Daily Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour
- For admitted first-year and transfer students
- Two-and-a-half hours in length
- Includes Next Steps presentation, Q&A with current students, and walking tour
Register for a First-Year Admitted Presentation & Campus Tour
Groups
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.
Agricultural, Consumer, & Environmental Sciences
For more information on ACES Admitted Visits, review their Admitted Students page.
Applied Health Sciences
Don't see a visit that works with your schedule? Email AHS directly at ahs-admissions@illinois.edu to schedule a personalized visit another time!
Education
Don't see a visit that works with your schedule? Email Education directly at saao@education.illinois.edu to schedule a personalized visit another time!
Exploratory Studies
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.
Fine & Applied Arts
Gies Business
Grainger Engineering
Information Sciences
Don't see a visit that works with your schedule? Email the iSchool directly at bsis-admissions@illinois.edu to schedule a personalized visit another time!
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Admitted Visits
Media
Prospective Visits
Admitted Visits
- General Admitted Visits
- Advertising
- CS + Advertising
- Media & Cinema Studies
- Journalism
- Transfer Visits
Social Work
Don't see a visit that works with your schedule? Email Social Work directly at undergradsocialwork@illinois.edu to schedule a personalized visit another time!
Admitted Visits
Housing
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). You can also schedule 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.