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Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day
Saturday, March 28
Join the University of Illinois and the College of ACES on Saturday, March 28 for our Admitted Student Day! During this campus-wide event, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities and events including admissions presentations, campus tours, housing and financial aid presentations and a specialized session with the College of ACES! This program will allow you to connect more with your direct major and potentially meet with your advisor and other current students!
Click the link below to see your department's plans for the day and register for the event!
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In-person & Virtual Events for Your Major
We’re offering multiple ways for you to see what it’s like to be a student at the University of Illinois. Click on your major below to see specific events and connect with an advisor. Not sure which to attend? Email visitaces@illinois.edu.
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day-Saturday, March 28 See details above to register, or click the link under your major's dropdown!
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: These campus visits with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions include a presentation on next steps, a Q&A session with current students, and a campus tour.
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Visit the College of ACES as an admitted student to learn more about our college, connect directly with an advisor and students in your major, and get a College of ACES tour! Register Here!
Virtual Sessions: Click on your major to see if your program offers virtual session options.
ACES Undeclared
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
If you choose to sign up for a College of ACES Admitted Student Visit as an admitted ACES Undeclared student, please note that you will choose a department/major to meet with the day of your visit. We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
Follow ACES on Instagram
Contact: Brianna Gregg-bjgray2@illinois.edu
Agricultural & Biological Engineering (ABE)
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
One-on-One Virtual Meetings for ABE: Please register for the following Thursdays from 7-8pm or Fridays from 8-9am. See description below.
Thursdays-2/19, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 (7-8pm)
Fridays-2/6, 2/20, 4/17, 4/24 (8-9am)
Take your first step as an ABE@Illinois Family member by signing up for a virtual one-on-one meeting with a department advisor. Learn more about the curricula. Hear about engaging, hands-on experiences outside of the classroom including study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, service learning, student organizations, and minors. Discover exciting career prospects open to our alums. Find out the answers to your personal questions and how we can work together to tailor ABE or ETMAS to your interests.
In this one-on-one virtual meeting with an advisor in ABE@Illinois, the admitted student can share their career goals. We will chat about how that fits into your admitted major. We’ll discuss classes that would be relevant for those professional aspirations in addition to covering the typical coursework for that program. The future Illini and their guests can begin to envision how the students’ Illinois experience could be tailored to their interests and objectives in both the curricular and co-curricular space. The newest members of the ABE@Illinois family are encouraged to ask about their dual enrollment courses, AP or IB scores, housing, and, of course, all other Illinois, ABE, ETMAS, Grainger, and ACES questions. We’re happy to answer them all!
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
Grainger College of Engineering Admitted Events: Explore Options
Contact: Anne Marie Boone-aboone@illinois.edu
Agricultural & Consumer Economics (ACE)
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
Follow ACE on Instagram @aceatillinois
Contact: Jerry Brockett-brocket2@illinois.edu
Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications (ALEC)
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
Follow ALEC on Instagram
Contact: Gary Ochs-garyochs@illinois.edu
Animal Sciences (ANSC) & Animal Sciences + CS (CS + ANSC)
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
Animal Sciences Admitted Student Saturday-Register for Saturday, March 14
Get ready for a full-day Saturday visit dedicated to all things Animal Sciences! Our students swear by this event as the ultimate way to dive into the world of Animal Sciences. Chat it up with current animal sciences students, advisors, and faculty. Plus, choose your adventure – take a farm tour, check out ANSC student organizations, or gain personalized insights from a current student on a campus tour. This event is a great way to meet your future classmates and teachers. It’s not just a visit; it’s an Animal Sciences experience you won’t want to miss!
ANSC Admitted Student Virtual Meeting: Thursdays from 4-5 PM CST. Register
Follow Animal Sciences on Instagram @IllinoisANSC
Contact: Caitlin Morris-cmallen2@illinois.edu
Crop Sciences (CPSC), Plant Biotechnology, Computer Science + Crop Science (CS+CPSC) & Agronomy
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
Follow Crop Sciences on Instagram
Contact: Savannah Hughes-skh6@illinois.edu
Engineering, Technology & Management for Agricultural Systems (ETMAS)
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
One-on-One Virtual Meetings for ETMAS: Please register for the following Thursdays from 7-8pm or Fridays from 8-9am. See description below.
Thursdays-2/19, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 (7-8pm)
Fridays-2/6, 2/20, 4/17, 4/24 (8-9am)
Take your first step as an ABE@Illinois Family member by signing up for a virtual one-on-one meeting with a department advisor. Learn more about the curricula. Hear about engaging, hands-on experiences outside of the classroom including study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, service learning, student organizations, and minors. Discover exciting career prospects open to our alums. Find out the answers to your personal questions and how we can work together to tailor ABE or ETMAS to your interests.
In this one-on-one virtual meeting with an advisor in ABE@Illinois, the admitted student can share their career goals. We will chat about how that fits into your admitted major. We’ll discuss classes that would be relevant for those professional aspirations in addition to covering the typical coursework for that program. The future Illini and their guests can begin to envision how the students’ Illinois experience could be tailored to their interests and objectives in both the curricular and co-curricular space. The newest members of the ABE@Illinois family are encouraged to ask about their dual enrollment courses, AP or IB scores, housing, and, of course, all other Illinois, ABE, ETMAS, Grainger, and ACES questions. We’re happy to answer them all!
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
ETMAS on ABE's website
Contact: Anne Marie Boone-aboone@illinois.edu
Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN)-Food Science, Hospitality Management, Dietetics & Nutrition, Nutrition & Health
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Admitted Student Virtual Visit-By Appointment Only
Contact Susan Coppess to set up a virtual appointment
Contact: Susan Coppess-scoppess@illinois.edu
Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS)
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
Follow HDFS on Instagram
Contact: Barbara Anderson-banders9@illinois.edu
Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences (NRES)
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
NRES Virtual Visit-By Appointment Only
Contact Pam Leiter to set up a smaller virtual meeting with NRES, ask any questions you have, take a virtual tour of our spaces, and learn about student experiences, career paths, and the outstanding hands-on learning opportunities you'll have as a student here.
Follow NRES on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
Contact: Pam Leiter-leiter@illinois.edu
Sustainability in Food & Environmental Systems (SFES)
Illinois Bound-Admitted Student Day: Register for Saturday, March 28
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour: Monday-Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM. Register
College of ACES Admitted Student Visit: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30-3pm CST in 123 Mumford Hall. Register
Join the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) for an interactive visit experience! Your visit will start with a short 15–20 minute walking tour of the College of ACES, where you’ll get to see some of our main buildings and favorite South Quad spots. After the tour, you’ll spend an hour with the department or program you were admitted to. This is a great chance to meet with someone from your major and ask any questions you have—about classes, student life, getting involved, or even where to live on campus.
We also recommend you sign up for an Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour with campus on the same day. We have aligned our meeting with the experience as such so that you can do both in the same day.
Can't find a visit time that works for you? Please see contact below to schedule another admitted student visit by appointment.
Follow ACES on Instagram
Contact: Jack McCoy-jemccoy@illinois.edu