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W ELCOM E TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Beginnings
ILLINOIS
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Welcome to the 3 Asian American Cultural Center
University of Illinois! 4 Bruce D. Nesbitt
African American Cultural Center
We are thrilled that you have selected the University of Illinois 5 Diversity & Social Justice Education
Urbana-Champaign! As you begin your transition to the
6 Fraternity & Sorority Affairs
university, we look forward to helping make the process as
seamless as possible. 7 Illini Union
This resource guide is designed to help you navigate your first 8 Illinois Leadership® Center
year at the University of Illinois. Inside this guide you will find
important information and resources that are designed to help 9 International Education
you be successful. Make sure you review the information in this
guide prior to the start of classes and bring it with you when you 10 International Student &
return to campus. We guarantee that the guide will be helpful Scholar Services
to you during your first year. We are excited to meet you at New
11 La Casa Cultural Latina
Student Registration and look forward to seeing you again at
Welcome Week / Fall Orientation! 12 LGBT Resources Center
13 Native American House
New Student Programs
14 New Student Programs
15 Office of Civic Life
16 Office of the Dean of Students
17 Office of Minority Student Affairs
18 Student Engagement
19 The Career Center
20 Wellness Wheel & Resources
21 Women's Resources Center
22 Welcome Week
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Asian AACC Program Highlights
American Asiantation
This annual student welcome program
Theme meal dinners
The Asian American Cultural Center
Cultural introduces new students to the Asian
American campus community and its
partners with University Housing in
presenting annual Diwali, Lunar New
Center
numerous resources. Year, and Eid al-Fitr dinners. Free
programming, including arts and craft
Food for thought activity tables, are offered in celebration
Part of the Office of Inclusion and of each themed dinner.
The Asian American Cultural Intercultural Relation’s Lunch on Us
Center (AACC) promotes series, Food for Thought is a weekly Asian American
cross-cultural understanding noontime discussion about topics Leadership Awards
relevant to the Asian and Asian American This annual ceremony highlights
of Asian and Asian American
communities. outstanding student organizations,
experiences. Resources that
events/programs, and alumni who
we offer include leadership South Asian American uplift and support our Asian and Asian
trainings, art shows, lending Leadership Conference American campus community.
library, student internship, Each year this conference strives to
and volunteer opportunities. foster unity, strengthen the community,
The AACC also supports a provide opportunities for leadership
wide variety of programs that development, and offer safe spaces to
promote global awareness. talk about the issues and challenges
South Asian American students face.
Sign up for our newsletter at
go.illinois.edu/AACC_Newsletter.
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Bruce D. Nesbitt We welcome students to campus Throughout the academic year, we offer
African
annually through the Circuit- Pre- numerous opportunities to be involved
Orientation Program. The Circuit is a free, with the center through committees,
early move-in experience for incoming outreach opportunities, educational
American Black students (both first-year and
transfer). This program curates a safe and
exploration programs, and community-
building events from yoga to book chats
Cultural welcoming environment where our new
students (you!) meet new friends, learn
to cooking classes. Every Wednesday,
we host a lunch and learn called Food
Center
how to succeed at Illinois, and become a for the Soul, where we share a delicious
part of our wonderful community. meal together and explore topics and
histories impacting communities across
The fun does not stop there! During the African diaspora. Bi-weekly, on
Welcome to Illinois! Welcome Week, BNAACC’s 100 STRONG Thursdays, you can connect with your
program hosts Wake Up Call! This high 100 STRONG peer mentors and other
The Bruce D. Nesbitt African energy, performance and resource mentor groups to discuss trending
American Cultural Center sharing event is designed by students topics, check-in with one another, and
mission is to support the for students! This official welcome to learn tips and tricks to finding success on
all Black students is crafted by the 100 campus! Finally, you can join our Shelley
social, cultural, and academic
STRONG executive board. At Wake Up Ambassador Program to connect with
well-being of Black students
Call, you will be exposed to various prospective students and their families
and Black heritage at Illinois. students and Black greek-lettered by sharing your story in hopes that it
organizations, learn more about the helps them also choose Illinois as their
history of activism, and the values of 100 collegiate home in the future!
“Collectivity: because STRONG! Students leave this program
with a commitment to excellence At BNAACC, we go BIG! One of our
everything worthwhile is through community connections. signature programs includes the Black
done with others” Wondering what this infamous 100
& Latinx Summit – a conference led by
students in La Casa Cultural Latina and
~ Mariame Kaba Strong Program is? Well, it is a program the BNAACC to promote solidarity. You
that will help students develop a can be a part of this planning committee
network of sustainable connections right away as a new student on campus
across the campus rooted in BNAACC’s by contacting us! Another signature
rich, culturally responsive support. 100 program is our Black Congratulatory
STRONG cultivates leaders by offering Ceremony where we celebrate our Black
a peer mentorship program, skill graduating students in style with various
development and experiential learning cultural traditions.
opportunities for new students! The
goal of the program is to ensure 100% of Ensuring that you thrive at Illinois is our
students persist and graduate! top priority, so we partner with our friends
across campus to provide many resources
During your first week of classes, we right here in the BNAACC! We partner
host the Welcome Black BBQ to begin with the Office of Minority Student Affairs
fostering a community of care and (OMSA) to provide academic coaching;
inclusivity! At the BBQ, you will meet the Counseling Center’s Black student
the BNAACC professional staff, student outreach team, Sankofa, for mental
employees and a wide array of your health resources; the McKinley Health
peers and Black faculty and staff all Center for physical health resources; the
committed to your success! Women’s Resources Center to provide
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confidential advising for people who have
experienced sexual or domestic violence
or who are interested in learning how to
navigate relationships; the Office of the
Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion to provide undocumented and
DACA-mented mentors; and the Libraries
to help you learn how to use research tools!
We are so excited to welcome you to the
BNACC fam-ILL-y!
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Diversity & Through classes, workshops and
trainings, DSJE works to improve the
Social Justice Educator
Paraprofessional Program
Social Justice campus climate and promote critical
thinking both within our university
The SJEP Program is a peer educator
program for undergraduate students
Education
community and in the greater society. who learn the skills necessary to
Our learning objectives seek to: facilitate discussions with peers on topics
of diversity and social justice in I-Journey
• Build capacity of students, staff, and
workshops every Thursday night.
Diversity & Social Justice faculty to push the boundaries of their
own perspective by understanding
Education (DSJE) offers Academic courses
others perspective.
programs to create EPSY 203 is a 1-credit hour, second
transformational • Create transformative learning spaces, eight-week courses that use a
education spaces. opportunities, and programs that structured dialogue format to explore
encourage critical thinking and action. intergroup and intragroup differences
and similarities within historical and
• Develop a community of students, contemporary contexts. Topics include:
Sign up for our newsletter by emailing staff, and faculty who can expand Race and Ethnicity, Exploring Gender:
diversityed@illinois.edu. their knowledge beyond the learning Cisgender/Transgender Dialogue,
environment. Conservative/Liberal Dialogue, Resisting
Marginalization. PSYC 496 Facilitating
Conversation Café Intergroup Dialogue is a 3-credit
On Fridays, the University YMCA and hour course that gives students an
Diversity & Social Justice Education overview of the skills and knowledge
invited the campus community to needed to facilitate culturally diverse
enjoy lunch and presentations from group interactions. Students explore
community leaders, scholars, creatives, the impact of gender, ethnicity,
and leading voices in the fight for racial race, religion, sexual orientation,
and social justice. Conversation Café socioeconomic class, disability and
is part of the Office of Inclusion and physical appearance on group dynamics.
Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch On
Us Series, supported by Student Cultural I-Connect Diversity &
Programming Fee. Inclusion Experience
An experiential training designed to
help incoming students (first year and
transfer students) embrace differences
and recognize shared experiences
to foster a welcoming and inclusive
campus community. Facilitated by fellow
students, I-Connect uses collaborative
exercises and engaging discussion to
build participants’ communication skills
and their ability to collaborate, learn,
and work in diverse environments.
Racial Justice Allies &
Advocates Training
Designed to assist students, staff, and
faculty at the University of Illinois
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Fraternity Frequently asked questions How do I join?
& Sorority What makes joining a fraternity • Informal recruitment/intake:
or sorority different than The majority of fraternities and
sororities at Illinois engage in informal
Affairs another Registered Student
Organization? (RSO)?
recruitment or intake throughout
the year. This method of recruitment
While similar to a general student can occur during the fall semester,
organization, there are two aspects spring semester, summer, or an
150 years ago, fraternities which make fraternal organizations
and sororities were founded ongoing basis throughout the year.
unique—they are values-based and your Regardless of the recruitment type,
at Illinois. membership is for life! the most important thing you can do
These groups started as literary societies as a prospective member is to meet as
When can I join? many of the members as possible and
and have continued today to provide Eligibility to join a fraternity or sorority is
support, housing, career development, begin getting to know them.
dependent on the individual organization.
mentorship, and coaching to over 6,100 Many organizations allow first-semester • Primary recruitment: A select
students who claim membership in one freshmen to join, while some organizations number of our organizations
of the (90+) chapters on campus. Over require students to have completed a collaborate and host primary
the long history of fraternal life at Illinois, particular number of credit hours. recruitment once a year on campus.
one central element is key: friendship.
These organizations, primarily know
Students have sought membership in How do I find the organization by their national affiliation with the
our fraternity and sororities not only for
that’s right for me? National Panhellenic Conference or
the many co-curricular experiences or
As a young adult, selecting which NPC, consist of women’s fraternities
opportunities for career planning, but for
organization you would like to join as a and sororities. Primary Recruitment
the life-long friendships that are formed
lifelong member can seem overwhelming. is coordinated by the Panhellenic
through membership.
However, through intentional Council and is held at the start of
“People join people." interactions, finding the right fit is simply
a matter of knowing what feels right. With
every fall semester. Women seeking
to join one of the 19 Panhellenic
many options to select from with different organizations are encouraged to
letters, colors, mascots and mottos, the register for primary recruitment.
best decision to join can be found in
finding a group of people who you know How can I meet the chapters?
will be a great fit for you. Many of our chapters, both fraternities
and sororities will be at Quad Day 2022
on Sunday, August 21. You will have the
opportunity to meet members of the
community and ask questions to learn
more about our chapters.
90+
active chapters on campus with over
6,000 members
30+
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culturally based groups
18%
of the undergraduate population are
fraternity and sorority members
61%
of members hold a GPA of 3.5 or higher
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Illini Union Illini Union Board
The Illini Union Board is the campus
Illini Union Rec Room
The Illini Union Rec Room is a multi-
event-planning board, providing over activity recreation area offering 14
160 entertaining events and activities bowling lanes, 10 pool tables (1 snooker
The Illini Union draws together for students. Comprised of 11 different and 1 carom billiards tables), arcade
all members of the University planning committees, the IU Board plans games, photo booth, and a lounge area
of Illinois community. Come hundreds of annual events, ranging with big screen TV. The Rec Room is
and experience everything that from comedy shows, movie nights, a popular place to meet friends and
art exhibits, special appearances, to relax, while also offering planned
the Illini Union has to offer!
weekly trivia, craft nights, to special events in addition to open walk-in play.
events like the monthly Illinites, and Tournaments, leagues, classes, and
the annual outdoor concert on the special events are held throughout the
Quad – Spring Jam. The Board provides semester and serve as a way for students
2.5 million a fun opportunity to gain real-world
experience for students interested in
improving their organizational skills and
to connect with others who share the
same interests.
visitors per year professional training. Courtyard Café
The Courtyard Café in the Illini Union is
97%
IU Board members are also the an entertaining, cultural, and social hub
student ambassadors for anything and with something to offer everyone. There
everything at the Illini Union. Since are over 100 events per year in the Café.
of students say the Illini Union has a 1942, the IU Board has served as the Check out these weekly events:
positive impact voice of the students and advises the
administration on building policies and Music Mondays
procedures. If it’s happening at the Illini Every Monday at 7pm enjoy a musical
93%
of students say the Illini Union offers a
Union, the IU Board is typically helping
it happen. Board members also get to
make lasting connections with peers,
night featuring campus/local artists or
national touring acts.
faculty, staff, and alumni. Because the IU Karaoke Wednesday
place for entertainment Board is involved in the daily operations Every Wednesday at 7pm join us for a
of a vibrant Union, the experience is both night of karaoke. This is your chance to
rich and diverse. choose your song and sign it loud!
Join by emailing iuboard@illinois.edu. Friday Funnies
Every Friday at 7pm join us for a night
Follow us on of laughter. These nights will feature
• Instagram: @IlliniUnionBoard campus comedy/improv groups, local
• Facebook: @IUBoard funny people, or national comedians
• Twitter: @IUBoardPresents and improv groups.
Noontime Performances
Every weekday at noon Illinois students
entertain the crowd with music. If you
are interested in performing, check out
union.illinois.edu.
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Illinois All of our programs are FREE to Illinois
students to develop effective leadership
Time commitment of our
programs & services
Leadership® skills now while they are in college
… because the world needs Less than 60 minutes:
Center
• Illinois Leadership Inventory
better leaders. (ILI): a tool designed to help better
understand oneself and their
Learn more at leadership.illinois.edu. leadership competencies
The Illinois Leadership® • Made to Lead Podcast: an auditory
Center (ILC) is a resource Why should you make time to approach to deliver leadership education
hub on campus designed visit the ILC? in a fun and easily digestible way
Leadership education enhances the self- • The #IlliniLeader’s Digest: an online
to provide comprehensive
efficacy, academic performance, civic space for ILC stakeholders to learn and
leadership education to all engagement, interpersonal intelligence voice their perspectives about leadership
students at the University of and professional development of our
Illinois Urbana-Champaign. students. Students who participate in 1-2 hours:
our programs and services gain greater • Workshops: a variety of sessions
Our work is to study about sense of self-awareness, as well as a for enhancing leadership skills and
leadership and teach our deeper understanding of the knowledge, knowledge
students the relevant skills skills, and attitudes necessary for • Online Training: a series of training
to be effective leaders so effective leadership practice. modules available for self-
that they can make positive enrollment anytime
impacts for society! In
addition, the Center supports 2-6 hours:
faculty and staff who are • i-Programs: a series of seminars
pursuing leadership-related focused on a particular aspect of
leadership practice
teaching, research, and
student engagement activities. Ongoing or overnight:
• Leadership Certificate Program:
a customization, multi-semester
program for developing leadership
competencies
• LeaderShape© InstituteTM:
a nationally recognized five-day, four-
night, leadership development retreat
that takes place over winter-break
• Donaldson Leadership Retreat:
a weekend gathering of RSO student
leaders to develop skills and discuss
issues affect their organizations and
campus as a whole
• Leadership Studies Minor:
an undergraduate minor focused on the
theory of leadership and its application
• Cavenaugh Leadership Resource
Library: a collection of leadership
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resources—books, scholarly articles,
and teambuilding activities—available
for the campus community
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International Interested in learning about world
cultures? Planning to study abroad
With the weekly iCU (Now I See What
You Mean) Intercultural Dialogue Series
Education during your college life? Coming back
from your journey abroad and wanting
and GEL (Global Engagement Lounge)
sessions, as well as Home Away from
Home Break programs, International
to give back? Wanting to be part of the
community to enhance the inclusive Education (IE) offers events throughout
and welcoming campus climate? the year to enhance the transformative
The University of Illinois has learning experience for all students at
the largest international The mission of International Education the University of Illinois. Global Leaders
student community of any (IE) is to embrace world cultures Orange and Blue Engagement (GLOBE)
US public university, with and global perspectives, engage offers immersive experiences while
over 10,000 international international and domestic students, connecting international and domestic
students. International and empower all students with global students with meaningful interactions.
Education enhances learning learning opportunities through co-
curricular activities and programs. There are many opportunities to be
opportunities for students to
involved in International Education.
engage with cultures from Students can contribute to the Name
The vision of IE is to provide
around the world. Project, present/participate at IE weekly
transformative learning experience
to nurture world citizens and future event, volunteer/apply for Graduate
International Education leaders in local and global contexts. Assistantships, graduate hourly, and
undergraduate internships.
is for all!
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International Immigration advising
ISSS offers advising to about 10,000
Programming
Illinois International offers diverse
Student international students on campus, with
options of express and appointment
programming throughout the year, in
order to bring intercultural awareness
& Scholar
advising services. Appointments are on campus through implementing
available for international students and educational, cultural and social
in some cases, their dependents. Advising programs with the hopes of gaining
Services sessions and services provided include: broader perspectives. ISSS partners with
units and departments across campus,
• Travel-related questions in order to increase global awareness
• Updating and processing among students, scholars, faculty and
International Student and immigration documents staff. ISSS hosts workshops, panels, and
• Maintaining immigration status events to instill global competence and
Scholar Services (ISSS) is
• Work authorization within the intercultural self-management skills
committed to providing United States across international populations and
culturally sensitive services of • Express Advising Queue diverse teams.
the highest quality. We strive • Response Team advisor for
to create an environment that emergency situations • Intercultural training: Training
is conducive to a successful workshops, Intercultural Spotlight,
educational, personal, and and global competence training
professional experience.
• ISSS35: Uniquely Global; Uniquely
We serve our international
USA; Uniquely Illinois; NISE
population and campus units
through advising, immigration • International Week
services, programming,
advocacy, and outreach.
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To kick-start your UIUC Journey, join us
Resources
Above all, La Casa is here for you.
Cultural at Conéctate! Conéctate is a free early-
move-in program designed with you
Resources at La Casa include Undocu/
DACA Support Services, Counseling
Latina
in mind. Throughout the program, you Center Drop-In Hours, Advising through
will be connected with Latinx students, the Office of Minority Student Affairs, and
faculty, and staff to build your community the Womens Resource Center. Through
on campus. Conéctate will also be your our A.C.E Mentorship program, get
Welcome to UIUC, Familia! welcome to campus and you will be given matched up with a Latinx Upperclassman
invaluable resources and workshops to who will serve as your friend and mentor
thrive during your first year. Conéctate throughout the year to further build your
La Casa Cultural Latina will take place from August 16-18, we community. La Casa Staff is more than
welcomes you to campus and can’t wait to see you there! happy to connect you with resources
invites you to spend time in across campus and our community!
Programming
your home away from home There’s always something to do at La Connect
right on Nevada Street. Casa! On Mondays, stop by La Casa for Stay in touch with all things La Casa by
M.E.T.A (Mentoring, Educating, Teaching, following us on Instagram, Twitter, and
La Casa is UIUC’s Latinx and Achieving) or our Latinx Resilience Facebook @LaCasaIllinois.
Cultural Center on campus Network programs to build skills to
that is committed to support your well-being and reach Questions?
supporting the well- your goals. Has someone ever told you Feel free to reach out to us via social
being, advancement, and “hay comida en La Casa”? Well, that’s media or email us at lacasa@illinois.edu.
empowerment of the Latinx definitely true with us! Stop by for our We can’t wait to see you on campus!
community on campus Lunch on Us Series every Thursday at
and beyond. At La Casa,
we provide programs
Noon for great food and even better
presentations. Throughout the year, Felicidades!
catch La Casa at some of our signature
and resources to guide
programs including Paleta Social, Dia
you through your time at de Los Muertos, Latine Family Visit
UIUC and celebrate your Day, and the Black and Latinx Summit
accomplishments as you (co-sponsored with the Bruce D. Nesbitt
thrive throughout your African American Center). La Casa also
campus career! is home to several student organizations
you can join, meet them all at Paleta
Social on the first day of classes! When
there isn’t a program going on, stop
by La Casa to grab a snack, study with
friends, or just hang out!
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environment where all students, staff,
Opportunities to learn
and socialize
Resource and faculty; and LGBTQ students,
staff, and faculty at the University of • Annual LGBTRC Welcome Back Event
Center
Illinois in particular, are valued. The (August−September)
Center also maintains a collection of • Quench Lunch Discussions
resource materials available for use by (first and third Mondays)
the university community and collects • National Coming Out Day (October)
The LGBT Resource data on harassment, and discrimination • Transgender Day of Remembrance
Center is a resource for based on gender identity, gender (November)
the entire University of expression, and sexual orientation. • Queer-it Week (April)
Illinois community. The • LGBT Ally Trainings (Year-round)
For more information on programs and
LGBTRC works to create an events, please visit oiir.illinois.edu/lgbt- Affiliated Registered
environment that is open, resource-center/programs-and-events. Student Organizations
affirming, and equitable for
people of all sexualities and Hours of operation • CUTES
gender identities. • FUSE
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
• oSTEM
The LGBTRC assists in • Other hours by appointment.
• Women of Pride
the efforts to address
homophobia, biphobia, For more information regarding affiliated
student organizations, visit oiir.illinois.
transphobia, and
edu/lgbt-resource-center/affiliated-
heterosexism. The center is student-organizations.
also committed to working
with broader social justice
movements, in particular
challenging racism with an
emphasis on intersectionality.
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NAH works to cultivate a more nuanced
Affiliated RSOs
American understanding of Indigenous cultures and
communities as they exist today through
• Native American & Indigenous
Student Organization
House
our annual events and programming:
• American Indian Graduate
• Native November Student Association
• Native Women in Art
The Native American House • NAH Congratulatory Ceremony Questions?
• Indigenous Peoples Day For more information about Native
is committed to supporting American House, our programs,
• Miniature Therapy Horse Visits
and empowering Indigenous culturally responsive workshops and
• Fall Welcome Back
students and communities educational opportunities, please
through facilitating contact us directly.
opportunities for cultural
and academic support,
engagement, and advocacy.
Our center is dedicated
to providing a space for
sovereignty to be expressed,
practiced, and understood.
The Native American
House welcomes all,
while centering the voices
and lived experiences of
Indigenous peoples.
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go.illinois.edu/nah @NAHillinois @TheNativeAmericanHouseNew Welcome Week /
Fall Orientation
Year round programming
and support
Student You will not want to miss any Welcome
Week events this year! With events
During the first year at the University of
Illinois, you will find there are numerous
Programs
ranging from New Student Convocation, people and resources available to help
Illinois Sights & Sounds, Quad Day, and you. Successful students are those who
all of the college specific events, the first take advantage of the services available
few days on campus will be exciting! to them. Our hope is to help you make
Our office is designed to help Our hope is you’ll feel more comfortable the most of your first year by helping
facilitate the success of all about the people, places, and you get connected to those key services
new students throughout opportunities available to you at Illinois. and resources. Make sure to check out
their first year. The programs newstudent.illinois.edu throughout the
and services we provide Transfer orientation and year to learn more!
are designed to help you transfer specific programs
Transferring from another institution
get familiar with campus
to the University of Illinois is unique for
resources, connect you with
each transfer student. Therefore, our
other students, faculty, and office has created special orientation
staff, and introduce you sessions and other programs just for
to educational and social our new transfer students. Make sure
opportunities at the University you check your Illinois email account in
of Illinois. August to sign up for these programs!
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OCL supports and advise service-based
Holiday Toy Drive
Civic Life partners with students, student
Civic Life organizations, including Volunteer Illini
Project (VIP). VIP is a student-run, student-
orgs, and campus departments to collect
toys for the Cunningham Children’s
staffed volunteer organization committed Home. The drive starts mid-November
to peace, unity, and change. By working and runs through first week of December.
The Office of Civic Life with and within the community, VIP
guides students into active makes a positive impact through service, Make plans to participate by viewing
citizenship and celebrate thereby enriching students’ educational our events calendar, and sign up for OCL
the pathways they choose experiences and committing students to a NEWS to receive the latest details on
in making a positive impact lifetime of volunteerism. these engagement opportunities.
towards social change.
OCL hosts several programs throughout Student Democratic
We define what it means the year that supports active citizenship. Engagement
to be an Illini by integrating An engaged Illini is one who participates
Change Maker-Expo in a comprehensive experience that
students into the fabric of
Civic life invites Champaign-Urbana challenges them to participate and
the Champaign-Urbana community partners to showcase the through that participation provide a
community and challenging many opportunities that Illini can volunteer service or benefit that meets the needs
them to address complex during their time at the university. of our community. Civic education is a
societal issues and sustained combination of promoting the education
community activism. Legacy of Service and of students for engaged participation
Learning Scholarship through democratic participation in
Initiated by the Illinois student body, their communities, respect and
scholars are eligible for an annual award appreciation of diversity, applied
as part of their participation in a service- learning, and social responsibility.
learning program. Cohorts focus on
various aspects of community engagement At Illinois we are committed to working
that leads to sustained volunteerism in the to reduce apathy, increase engagement,
Champaign-Urbana community. and graduate civic-minded students
prepared to solve the country, and the
Service Saturdays world’s, most pressing challenges. With
Coordinated throughout the academic this in mind, we offer students many
year, students have the opportunity opportunities to become engaged citizens
to learn about the various community through our student voter initiatives.
partners through direct hands-on
At Illinois, our goal is to normalize voting
engagement for the day.
behavior through initial opportunities
Community Engagement Day that allow all students to register, learn
Brings together different facets of about issues and candidate, and vote.
“community” that aid volunteers in the Democracy relies on each of you to help
exploration of community needs and shape our Illini community and your
issues in C-U , create pathways to and communities at home. Voting is just one
interest in sustainable and responsible way that each of you can participate
volunteerism, and encourage in civic engagement that is part of our
community involvement year-round. collective responsibility as citizens.
As you get to learn more about Illinois,
Thanksgiving Meal Drive we encourage you to learn more about
Civic Life partners with campus democratic engagement at
departments at Illinois to support the Big sse.illinois.edu/illinivote/ or on
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Give at Stone Creek Church. This drive Instagram @illinivote.
begins in October and runs through mid-
Student who are US citizens can register
November. Campus typically collects
to vote at illinois.turbovote.org.
more than $5,000 in monetary gifts and
1,700 pounds of food.
University YMCA Building | 1001 S. Wright St. Champaign, IL 61820 civiclife@illinois.edu (217) 265-5085
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civiclife.illinois.edu @ocl_uiucOffice of Student Assistance Center
Web: go.illinois.edu/sac
Although appointments are
recommended, the Student Assistance
the Dean Email: helpdean@illinois.edu
Phone: (217) 333-0050
Center offers drop-in hours from 10:00
am-3:00 pm, Monday-Friday. During this
of Students
time, students can meet with a Dean to
The Student Assistance Center in the begin a conversation about a presenting
Office of the Dean of Students is a issue/concern. Drop-in appointments are
collaborative resource that promotes usually relatively short and are intended
The Office of the Dean of the holistic growth and development of for addressing specific questions.
Students (ODOS) strives Illinois students. To that end, we partner Following this initial meeting, the Dean
with students, faculty, staff, and family may suggest a follow-up appointment for
to help students in their
members to address disruptions to further discussion/assistance.
journey to reaching their full
students’ academic and social stability
potential inside and outside or behaviors that cause distress in Off-Campus Community Living
the classroom. We support our community. We strive to foster a Web: occl.illinois.edu
students through advocacy community of care in which all members Email: off-campuscommunityliving
in the Student Assistance have a personal responsibility to @illinois.edu
Center (SAC), promotion themselves and others. Phone: (217) 333-0112
of accountability and
Our team is ready to provide support Many students will transition to living
responsibility in the Office for
or assistance! Whether you are off-campus after their first year at
Student Conflict Resolution experiencing academic difficulty due to the University of Illinois. Off-Campus
(OSCR), legal assistance in health issues, extenuating circumstances Community Living (OCCL) helps students
Student Legal Services, and that are impacting your ability to be make this transition successfully. OCCL
enhancement of landlord- successful, need help finding or getting teaches students how to conduct an
tenant relationships and connected to campus resources, or are apartment search, review leasing
success with Off-Campus seeking information about university contracts, resolve disputes with
Community Living (OCCL). policies and procedures, we are here roommates and landlords, and provides
to help. Other ways our team assists tips to prevent issues while renting
We also facilitate the Behavioral students include: an apartment. We offer helpful and
Intervention Team, which receives • Medical withdrawals educational workshops in real-time
reports of concerning or threatening • Absence-related documentation for class and available online to enhance your
student behavior that have the potential • Absences due to religious observance experience living experience off-campus
to lead to targeted violence. • Food and housing insecurity and and assist in navigating through any
related issues challenges that may arise.
We strongly encourage students We encourage you to reach out and make
to call and make an appointment. an appointment to learn more about our
Appointments are available Monday- services and avoid the pressure to sign
Friday from 9:00 am-4:30 pm and a lease earlier than necessary.
are typically 30 minutes.
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odos.illinois.eduOffice of Advising and Mentoring
Promotes students' retention, academic
Student Support
Services (SSS)
Minority success, and provides a strong
foundation for persistence to graduation
Helping students with the transition
from high school to college and
Student
and contributions to success. eventually graduation.
Tutoring and McNair Scholars
Affairs Academic Services
Undergraduate and graduate tutors
Preparing underrepresented first
generation and low-income juniors and
provide support in a wide range of seniors for graduate school research.
The Office of Minority Student subject areas and workshops.
Affairs (OMSA) mission is to
Have a question and not sure
OMSA Academic Services Center (ASC) who to ask?
provide exceptional support 1103 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL 61801 The OMSA is here for you!
services that enhance the omsa-asc@illinois.edu
academic achievement, (217) 333-7547
personal development, and
graduation rates of first
generation, low-income, and
historically underrepresented
students at Illinois.
33%
of all incoming freshmen are eligible
for OMSA services
95%
of SSS students remain in good standing
with a 84% 6-year graduation rate
2000+
student participated in OMSA
tutoring last year, while 1500+ were
invited to mentoring
14
scholarships totaling over $14,000
that OMSA awarded in 2021-2022
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130 Student Services Building | 610 E. John St. Champaign, IL 61820 omsa@illinois.edu (217) 333-0054
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omsa.illinois.edu @OMSAillinois @OMSAillinois @OMSAillinoisStudent Student Organizations
New students are encouraged to explore
Quad Day
Quad Day, a tradition at Illinois, is the
Engagement ways to get involved, including joining
a student organization. Students who
ultimate way to explore our student
orgs. Hosted on Sunday before the fall
were members of a student org reported semester, join us at the Main and South
having a higher sense of belonging Quads as we kick off the semester.
Student Engagement is your and being more connected to campus.
gateway to an incredible Illini Student Organization Development & Student Sustainability
experience where you can Administration (SODA), a unit of Student Another great way to get involved is
immerse yourself through Engagement, has a dedicated team that with Student Sustainability. Student
infinite possibilities. provides student organizations support Sustainability works throughout campus
through education and leadership to develop and support green initiatives.
development. In addition, serving In addition, this unit plays host to the
as a member of a student org offers Student Sustainability Committee,
opportunities for personal growth and which allocates funds received via the
the development of critical skills outside Cleaner Energy Technologies Fee and the
of the classroom, which prepares Sustainable Campus Environment Fee to
students for success after college. campus programs and projects that aim
to improve sustainability at Illinois.
900+
student organizations
infinite
possibilities
$15+ million
allocated to projects by SSC since 2008
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studentengagement.illinois.edu @involvedillini @involvedillini @involvedilliniThe Career How we help
We can help you plan your next step.
What we offer
Center Visit us for:
• Career and major exploration
Career coaching and assessment
We brainstorm with you to clarify your
career goals and identify your next step.
• Job and internship preparation
Empowerment and action • Health professions advising Pre-health advising
• Graduate and professional We provide specialized services and
begins here school assistance pre-professional advising that assist
with your planning, preparation,
From the moment you
and application to health-related
arrive on campus, we equip professional programs.
you with the vital tools and
resources to empower and Drop-in advising
prepare you for the next step We assist you with your career-related
in your career path. We guide concerns by connecting you to relevant
you through a journey of ▲ Learn more resources and accurate information.
self-discovery and the career To learn more, please visit us at Resume, cover letter, and personal
development process to help careercenter.illinois.edu and follow us statement reviews: We provide feedback
on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, on your resume, cover letter, or personal
you successfully transition
and LinkedIn. statement so it grabs the attention of
from the University to a employers and recruiters.
thriving life and career.
LinkedIn profile assistance
We help you build a LinkedIn profile
that strengthens your connections with
professionals and employers.
Specialized workshops and events
▲ Handshake We host a wide range of free in-person
Login to handshake.illinois.edu to find and virtual workshops and events
jobs and internships and to register for throughout the year that fit your career-
career-related campus events. related needs.
Appointments and drop-in services
are available.
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715 S. Wright St. Champaign, IL 61820 careercenter@illinois.edu (217) 333-0820
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careercenter.illinois.edu @thecareercenter @UofICareerCenter @IllinoisCareerCenter LinkedInWellness Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation provides a
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides
Wheel & welcoming environment with sustainable
facilities and programs that inspire the
mental health counseling and
wellbeing education for students. Our
Resources
University community to engage in center is staffed by a group of diverse
recreation and wellness opportunities. professionals who understand the range
of concerns facing students.
Food Assistance &
McKinley Health Center Wellbeing Program Kognito
McKinley Health Center provides student- FAWP is located inside the Activities The Kognito At-Risk online training
friendly healthcare services at the and Recreation Center (ARC), provides simulation will help motivate distressed
University of Illinois. The Health Center nutritious food in a welcoming space for students to seek help, help faculty/staff
is open Monday-Saturday and provides our Illinois Community. It’s a shopping identify students who are at risk for
24/7 Dial-A-Nurse service. Located on the style pantry where food is set up on suicide and put students in touch with
Southeast corner of campus at 1109 S. shelves by food groups. support services.
Lincoln Avenue, Urbana.
Instructional Kitchen Well Track
Health Resource Centers The Instructional Kitchen provides a Well Track is an app that allows you to
Provide over-the-counter self-care variety of educational and nutrition track your moods and learn about how
supplies at no additional cost: cold focused programming for students you can better control conditions like
medications; wound care supplies, over- to cultivate healthy habits. Check out anxiety and depression. It is available to all
the-counter contraception, pregnancy active.illinois.edu. Illinois students—you do not need to be a
test kits, sleep kits, allergy kits and yeast client of the Counseling Center to access it.
infection treatment kits. Visit McKinley’s ARC Reflection Room
website for the various locations. Take time to rest, relax and reboot in Self-Health Brochures
our Reflection Room located at the ARC. A variety of brochures are available on
McKinley Mental Health It is a great space for structured and health and wellness topics for your perusal.
The Mental Health Unit at McKinley unstructured meditation along with
Health Center provides assessment and other activities. More Wellness Resources
recommendations for treatment for a • Mental Health Resources
variety of emotional and behavioral Campus Well • Food Resources
difficulties. Short-term individual Campus Rec has partnered with • Campus Safety
psychotherapy is provided by our mental CampusWell, an interdepartmental • Bike at Illinois
health professionals. platform of resources that provides articles
and videos about topics ranging from
McKinley Wellness App body image, nutrition, and mindfulness,
Download McKinley’s Wellness App to to time management, substance abuse,
stay connected with McKinley and other finances, and much more.
campus resources to help keep you well
to excel. Wellness Reflection Tool
Use the Wellness Reflection Tool to see
Relaxation Exercises how well you are in each of the different
Relaxation techniques are an important dimensions of wellness.
tool in reducing daily stress. Download a
variety of exercises to refresh your mind
and body. Choose from deep breathing,
guided imagery, progressive muscle
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relaxation and instrumental music.
Health Education
McKinley’s Heath Education Unit has
health educator’s who specialize in
fitness, nutrition, sexual health and
stress management. They are available
for one on one appointments and to
help you keep a balanced and healthful
lifestyle. Call today to schedule an
appointment, (217) 333-2700.
Healthy Illini Podcasts
The Healthy Illini Podcast is available
where ever you listen to podcasts.
Weekly episodes feature a variety of
health and wellness topics. Tune in to
hear from healthcare professionals,
20 experts and students.Women’s How to get involved
with the WRC
To make an appointment with a
confidential advisor, please email
Resources The WRC offers several opportunities
for students to get involved in ending
wrcadvocacy@illinois.edu or call the
office at (217) 333-3137. Virtual and in-
Center
sexual misconduct, advancing gender person appointments are available. You
equity, and advocating for social change, can learn more about our confidential
including: advising services by visiting oiir.illinois.
• Volunteers edu/support-services.
The Women’s Resources • Interns
To learn more about available sexual
Center (WRC) is an on-campus • Peer educators
misconduct services on campus,
office that specializes in • Graduate assistants
including reporting options and
gender equity, sexual violence • Program committees
confidential resources, please visit
prevention and response. • Public events
wecare.illinois.edu.
Our mission is to improve the • Workshops by request
campus climate for womxn Advocacy and support services First Year Campus Acquaintance
students, which we do by The Women’s Resources Center Rape Education (FYCARE)
developing and implementing provides free confidential advising Web: wecare.illinois.edu/prevention/
programs that address services, offering advocacy and support students/fycare/
social issues through an to students, faculty, and staff of all Email: fycare@illinois.edu
intersectional lens. identities who have experienced sexual The First Year Campus Acquaintance
misconduct (sexual assault, sexual Rape Education (FYCARE) workshop
People of all genders and harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking is a required program for all incoming
identities are welcome at the and/or dating/domestic violence). students, including first-year students,
Women’s Resources Center! transfers, and international students.
What is a confidential advisor? FYCARE is a peer-led, interactive
Confidential advisors (commonly
discussion on sexual misconduct
referred to as advocates) are trained
Sign up for our newsletter at that strives to build awareness and
to provide campus-specific crisis
go.illinois.edu/wrcnewsletter and improve our capacity to create healthier
management, share referral services,
never miss out on an opportunity. relationships. Workshops are led by
explore and navigate reporting
trained peer facilitators and designed
options, and provide support. Our
to encourage engaging discussion in a
confidentiality means we are NOT
relaxed atmosphere. Peer facilitators
required to report information related
draw upon their own experiences as
to sexual misconduct to the University.
students at Illinois to keep the workshop
That means when we talk with students,
informative and relatable.
staff, and faculty who have experienced
harm, we make sure you get what you FYCARE discusses the dynamics of sexual
need on your terms! There are several violence and relationship violence,
confidential advisors at the WRC who consent, bystander intervention, ways
can provide you―or someone you care to support survivors, and campus and
about―with support and advocacy community resources.
services, including:
• Advocacy for academic needs In an effort to create and maintain a safe
• Advocacy for housing needs campus community, the University of
(on- and off-campus) Illinois has mandated that all students
• Advocacy within the student attend a FYCARE workshop during their
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• Advocacy for employment needs to their overall transition to the campus.
• Information and advocacy for
medical needs You will receive an email from New
• Advocacy with and support for Student Programs with the link to
partners, friends, and parents register or reschedule if needed. There
• Referrals for mental and physical health will be a limited number of FYCARE
needs on campus and in the community workshops offered virtually over the
summer, with the majority of workshops
taking place in the fall semester.
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