Visit Illinois
Visiting Illinois is the best way to discover all the unique opportunities awaiting you here. We offer a variety of visit programs throughout the year. You can come during the summer or the school year, for a couple of hours or spend all day.
Schedule a visit today and see why you belong at Illinois!
Admissions Tailgate
On September 13, we are hosting an Admissions Tailgate prior to the Illinois vs. Louisiana Lafayette home football game. Students in attendance will receive a complimentary football ticket and family members accompanying their students will be able to purchase tickets at reduced rates. The reduced ticket prices will cost $22 per ticket and will be paid at the event by cash or check made payable to the University of Illinois.
We will be offering an information fair at the Union in rooms ABC from 8:00 am until kickoff at 11:00. Each college and several departments within the University will have representatives available for you to meet during the fair. We hope this will provide you the opportunity to learn about options available to you on campus, and explore any and all of your academic interests. Additionally, brief campus tours will be available to tour a University Residence Hall and escort you towards Memorial Stadium for the football game. Don't forget to wear your Orange to support the Illini on to victory.
Schedule an Admissions Tailgate Visit
Orange and Blue Days
If you would like to visit campus during the school year, join us for Orange & Blue Days. These are daylong programs offered on Fridays from September 26 through November 14; Columbus Day on Monday, October 13; and Veterans Day on Monday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11. Each program includes:
- an overview of Illinois
- admissions information
- a campus and housing tour
- an opportunity to speak with current students
There will also be expanded housing, financial aid, and college-specific sessions.
Schedule an Orange and Blue Day Visit
Daily Visit Programs
We offer a daily program on each weekday the Summer Visit Programs or Orange & Blue Days aren’t available. Each program includes:
- an overview of Illinois
- admissions information
- a campus and housing tour
We can personalize your visit by scheduling a meeting with specific college or department representatives. To do this, please call the Visitors Center at 217-333-0824 or indicate your interest on the online registration form at least two weeks in advance.
Schedule a Daily Visit
Saturday Visit Programs
On September 27, October 4, 25, and November 8 we will offer our daily admissions program for families unable to visit during the week. This program will offer an overview of Illinois, admissions information and a campus tour. Since the colleges and department offices are closed there are no individual appointments available on Saturdays.
Schedule a Saturday Visit
Additional College-Specific Sessions
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Daily information sessions are available for prospective students and their families at 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Reservations are required; indicate your interest on the online reservation form or call the Visitors Center at 217-333-0824.
College of Business
Daily information sessions are available for prospective students and their families at 11:00 a.m. Monday – Friday. Reservations are required; indicate your interest on the online reservation form or call the Visitors Center at 217-333-0824.
College of Engineering
Tour the Engineering campus at 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. At the conclusion of the tour, you will meet with an Assistant Dean or Academic Advisor for a question and answer session. No reservations are required.
Division of General Studies
Daily information sessions are available for prospective students and their families at 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Reservations are required; indicate your interest on the online reservation form or call the Visitors Center at 217-333-0824.
Other Colleges and Departments
If you would like to schedule an appointment with a specific college/department, other than Business, Engineering, and General Studies during your visit, please contact the Visitors Center at 217-333-0824 to make your reservation or indicate the name of the department you would like to meet with on the online reservation form.