Congratulations on your admission to the University of Illinois College of ACES! We are so happy you are an Illini!
Below you will find some more details about the event you are registered for, ACES Admitted Student Session, on Saturday, March 28 during the Admitted Student Day at the University of Illinois. We hope you enjoy this interactive event where you can explore College of ACES resources and have unique and one-on-one programming with your department, or major.
*Following your campus welcome session, you will attend the ACES Admitted Student Session following your major's agendas below.
Department Schedules
ACES Undeclared
ACES Undeclared students are on a unique path to discovery in the College of ACES! During the College of ACES session, they will get to choose which department they want to spend their time with and participate in their programming. See the options below to determine which path you will explore.
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (10:00am-12pm)
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE), Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems (ETMAS)
Admitted students and their guests can join advisors, students, and faculty of the ABE@Illinois department for the morning. Meet other admitted students. Hear the exciting experiences of your soon-to-be-peers. Sit in our classrooms. Challenge your guests to a design competition. Tour our research labs where important work on global challenges is being done. Spend a Saturday morning on campus to see why you should choose ABE & ETMAS!
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10-10:30am — Welcome & Enhancing Your Degree
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10:30-11am — Curriculum Overview
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11-11:30am — Lab Tours
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11:30am-noon — Student Panel & Closing
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) (10:00am-12:00pm)
10:00-10:15am ACE Welcome and Info Session
Sarah Low, Caroline Helton
10:15-11:00am Activities with current students
ACE Ambassadors, Jerry Brockett
11:15-11:45 am Interact with faculty and students
ACE Ambassadors, faculty volunteers
Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications Program (ALEC) (10:00am-12:00pm)
Welcome to the ALEC Program at the University of Illinois. Today is about more than confirming where you’ll go to college—it’s about discovering who you can become and how your interests in leadership, communication, or education can make an impact by working with people in companies, communities, and classrooms. We’re excited to share how ALEC will prepare you to lead, teach, communicate, and serve in ways that truly matter.
10:00 – 10:15 Welcome to ALEC
10:15 – 10:30 Careers Opportunities for Graduates
10:30 – 10:40 Curriculum and RSO Opportunities
10:40 – 11:10 Activities with Current Students
11:10 – 11:30 Student/Faculty Panel
Department of Animal Sciences (10:00am-12:00pm)
- Animal Sciences (ANSC) & CS+ANSC
Connect with Animal Sciences during the campus Admitted Student Illini Fest! We will start with a short presentation on our courses and curriculum. Then, you can hear firsthand experiences from our student panel. Get all your questions answered in a dedicated Q&A session. Animal Sciences advisors will be available for individual student meetings, as well.
Department of Crop Sciences (10:00am-12:00pm)
- Crop Sciences, Plant Biotechnology, Agronomy, CS + CPSC
Join the Department of Crop Sciences to meet our Department Head, Student Ambassadors, faculty, and staff. You’ll gain an overview of our curriculum, student outcomes, and have the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session.
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (10:00am-12:00pm)
- Food Science, Hospitality Management, Dietetics & Nutrition, Nutrition & Health
Explore dietetics, nutrition, hospitality management, and food science at the University of Illinois. In a small group setting, you’ll get a firsthand look at student life in our department. Participate in tours and interactive demonstrations led by our current students and faculty. Connect with student clubs related to your major and engage in conversations with our academic advisors. This is your chance to see what makes our programs exceptional.
Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) (10:00am-12:00pm)
Join us for a morning all about HDFS! This is an opportunity for you and your loved ones to come to campus, meet current students, advisors, and faculty members in HDFS. It’s your chance to learn what it’s like to be at the University of Illinois and the College of ACES. While you are here, you’ll learn about: careers for HDFS students, opportunities for internships and research, and even what it’s like to live in a UIUC dorm. If you have questions, we have answers. Hope to see you there.
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) (10:00am-12:00pm)
We’re excited to meet you! At this event you’ll explore how your dreams of sustainable action meet hands-on experience in NRES. Come meet professors, alumni, current students, and our academic advising staff – and ask them your questions. You’ll learn about classes, research, internships, careers, and the many ways you too can get involved to create a more sustainable future for everyone.
Sustainability in Food and Environmental Systems (SFES) (10:00am-12:00pm)
- Introduction of Program (10:00am – 10:15 am)
- Q & A session w/ Jack McCoy (Program Director) (10:15am – 10:30am)
- Interview/meeting with current SFES students (10:30 am – 11:00am)
- Interactive activity (11:00am-11:30am)
Parking Information
Campus will be busy on this date, and no specific parking is set aside for events. Possible metered parking can be found in the following locations:
- Pennsylvania Ave
- FUNK ACES Library circle drive
- Dorner Dr.
- Peabody Dr.
*Most meters are free on weekend-days, but check the signs, or Mobile Meter App to be sure
The following lots may also available to park in during the time of our event as the permit restrictions are only enforced Monday-Friday: F-14, F-4, F-29 (Parking garage-handicap accessible), F-28, F-6
*See parking map below for more information (Red, circled areas are Lots; Yellow areas are metered parking)
*Note-you are beginning your day at the Illini Union, but parking around that building will be very limited.
