# You'rean Illini!
**Source**: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/admitted
**Parent**: https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/illinois-commitment/
# You're an Illini!
## Accept Your Offer
Backed by a rich legacy of innovation and impact, it's time to unleash your power.
[Join Us](https://myillini.illinois.edu/IdentityManagement/Login)
Manage your next steps to enrollment through your personalized [Admitted Checklist](https://myillini.illinois.edu/IdentityManagement/Login) in myIllini. National College Decision Day, the deadline for students to commit to a college, is May 1.
## Reasons to Choose Illinois
#12\
public university in the U.S. *(U.S. News)*
8,000\
future classmates
18,000\
unique employers, including 92 Fortune 100 companies, recruiting Illini each year
#1\
return on investment in the Big Ten *(PayScale)*
47\
U.S. states & 125 countries represented on campus
29\
Pulitzer & 26 Nobel Prize winners among faculty & alumni
## Build A Day at Illinois
[Watch More Videos](https://www.youtube.com/IllinoisAdmissions)
## Choosing Your Residence Hall
We offer 26 University Housing facilities, which are owned by the university, and 14 Private Certified Housing facilities, which are privately owned and operated.
## University Housing
These 26 living options span across campus and include 11 Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) centering around common themes. Those interested in University Housing should complete their contract by the May 8 priority deadline.
[Explore UH Options](https://housing.illinois.edu/apply/new-resident/incoming)
## Private Certified Housing
These 14 living options are also approved by the university for new students. Each unit has its own application process, and deadlines to guarantee space vary. If you're interested in a specific hall, contact them directly for more information.
[Explore PCH Options](https://certified.housing.illinois.edu/explore-your-options/)
## Student Groups
Ranging from academic to cultural to philanthropic, over 1,000 student groups exist on our campus. It's time to discover which ones fit your interests!
[Explore Your Options to find the perfect Registered Student Organization](https://one.illinois.edu/club_signup)
## Visit Us
[Sign Up Now](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Visit)
## Cost & Aid
1 in 4 incoming Illinois residents received [Illinois Commitment](https://osfa.illinois.edu/illinois-commitment/) in 2024-2025
## Cost of Attendance
View our estimated expenses for 2024-2025, estimate the amount of financial aid you might receive using our [Net Price Calculator](https://secure.osfa.illinois.edu/NPC/NPC.asp), and more.
[View Cost](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Invest/tuition)
## Financial Aid Notification
Learn how to view and read your financial aid notification. We hope to send out Financial Aid Notifications in mid-April.
[Read More](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/Admitted/financial-aid-notification)
## #13 U.S. College Town *(Best College Reviews)*
## Read Our Blog
### We Asked 101 Students: What Makes Illinois Special?
We asked Illini what makes Illinois special to them. Their answers reflected some of the best resources and experiences we have to offer!
[Read More about what makes Illinois special](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/we-asked-101-students-what-makes-uiuc-special/)
### Things to Do in Champaign-Urbana
Whether you grew up across the world or on the other side of Green Street, you'll find things to do in Champaign-Urbana to keep you busy and distract you from your homework as necessary.
[Read More about things to do in Champaign-Urbana](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/things-to-do-in-champaign-urbana/)
### Campus Safety Resources
You deserve to study, work, and socialize in an environment where you feel secure. We take your safety seriously, offering several resources to give you peace of mind and keep you safe.
[Read More about our safety resources](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/uiuc-safety-resources/)
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