Congratulations to those who have been admitted to the University of Illinois, so far! You have worked hard for this moment and the future is only beginning from here. As you celebrate your achievements, there are still...
Category - Admissions
Keep up with our bloggers’ posts (specifically our Admissions Counselors!) to learn all of the things you need to do to become an Illini.
KripaAttend Transfer Illini Day and Experience Illinois for Yourself!
Congrats Illini and welcome to the Illinois family! Now that you’ve been admitted it’s time for you to come explore campus, make new friends, and ensure that you know what your next steps are. That’s where attending...
ZoeLEAKED: Official Placement Exam Study Guide!
Sitting in a lecture hall full of overenthusiastic pre-medical students, I was firing away at the biology advisors when it came time for questions. It was admitted student day and I felt confident in my knowledge about...
FizaNext Steps to Enrollment After Accepting Your Offer
Congrats, you are finally an Illini! Now that you’ve accepted your offer, you’re probably wondering, “What are my next steps?” Your admitted student checklist is about to become your best friend...
LoganAdmitted? Come Visit!
Congratulations, you’ve been admitted! We’re so excited for you and hope you are ready to join the Illinois legacy. Visiting the campuses you’ve been admitted to and are deciding between attending is...
HannahInternational Application FAQ Explained!
Hi! Are you an international student in the middle of applying or considering apply to Illinois? If so, this blog is for you! We would love to help explain or answer some of your most common application questions...
JessAccepting Your Offer Early
Hey there, Future Illini! First of all, congratulations on being admitted to the University of Illinois. The Illini family is truly like no other, and I want to take the opportunity to welcome you all to it. As offers...
EvanAdmitted Fall 2019 Transfer Students: Next Steps
Congratulations on your admission to Illinois! Now that you’re officially part of the Illinois Legacy, I want to provide you some information about your next steps to enrollment. I hope this will help with your...
BrianCongratulations, you’ve been admitted! What should you do next?
Congratulations!!! I want to take this opportunity to welcome you into the Illinois family. You all should be very proud of your accomplishments thus far. All those late nights of studying have paid off! I know all of...
KaitlynYour Student’s Notice of Admission: A Parent’s Guide
Depending on whether this is your first or last child about to embark on their college adventure, your reaction may range anywhere from this: to...
Next Steps for New International Freshmen
Take a deep breath. At this point you have probably been checking your myIllini account every 30 seconds for a decision. This may have been you: or maybe it was more like this: And then all of a sudden, BOOM … it...
An Explanation of Admission Decisions
It’s finally here: the day you have been holding your breath for, decision day. We are thankful for all of the applications we have received, and we are beyond excited to release our decisions. With all of the...
EbonyIncoming International Students: Spring 2019 Orientation
It’s that time of year again! With January right around the corner, this means that Spring Orientation will be here in no time. Do not fret! We are here to help. To be better prepared for arrival on...
SuhaTips for Admission Notification Day
As you are most likely aware, the admission notification release day is quickly approaching for our early action applicants. We have already had an exceptional group of students apply this year during our early action...
The Prime Time to Visit Campus
As a high school junior, college visits can become overwhelming. Finding the time to travel to a university and schedule a tour isn’t always easy. Simply deciding when to visit a campus can make a huge impact on...
RachelCan’t Visit Campus? No Worries…We’ve Got You Covered!
We welcome hundreds of visitors to campus every year and we think it is an important aspect of everyone’s college search. We also understand that not everyone can visit before they make their decision to...
Nihao China and Hong Kong!
Nihao! Now that fall recruitment travel has wrapped up, I’d love to tell you about my last trip abroad. I was able to spend around 2.5 weeks in Hong Kong and China last month and, let me tell you, it was such a...
Prepare for Spring 2019 New Student Registration
For transfer students who have been admitted for Spring 2019, congratulations and welcome to Illinois! Please take time to celebrate your hard work and this wonderful accomplishment! Now that you are an admitted...
KatieApply Now—November 1 is quickly approaching!
Can you believe that we are only 2 weeks away from November 1?! We know this is a very busy time, and I hope you have been taking time to enjoy your senior year (and continue to do well in your classes) thus far! This...
Destination India: Inside International Recruitment at Illinois
Happy Fall Y’all! So what really happens during an international recruitment trip? How do you get from point A to B? I’d love to share with you a little about my last international recruitment trip to India...
