Category - Admissions

If you’re anything like me, choosing a major was a major hurdle to overcome. With over 150 majors offered here at the University of Illinois, I was overwhelmed with the sheer amount of choices. When I found out that the...

Being able to look back at my personal social media posts through the “memories” function is amazing. I smile as I’m reminded of all of the incredible moments of my journey through higher education...

It’s hard to believe that May 1 is approaching so quickly—which means so is the deadline to accept your Illinois offer of admission! If you’re looking for a reason or two or 200 to choose Illinois...

You are in! Give yourself a pat on the back for officially becoming an Illini. While the hardest part is behind you, you still have a couple more steps ahead. Think of the I-20 process as the bridge that helps you reach...

I’ll be honest, Illinois was not my first choice when I was applying to colleges. My mom was an Illini, which was one of the biggest reasons why I applied. Also, I had visited Chicago a few times and thought it would be...

Let’s find out! Parkland Pathway is perfect for students who are interested in beginning their college experience at Parkland and then transferring to Illinois later. This opportunity is open to Illinois high school...

There are some countries in the world that require mandatory military service: Singapore, South Korea, Israel, to name a few. If you happen to be from one of them and want to attend the University of Illinois, have no...

I hope you all are getting excited to finish out your semesters strong and to join our Illinois community! One of the most important steps in this process that you will find on your Admitted Student Checklist is to sign...

I thought it might be fun to share with you how I came to be a student here at the University of Illinois. When I graduated from high school back in 2002, I decided to start a punk rock band and pursue a career as a...

It’s times like these when all I can think about is the summer and the fantastic weather that comes with it. After the polar vortex, there aren’t many things I’m looking forward to more than spending...

So, it’s almost that time. March is right around the corner, and that means our regular admission notification day is almost upon us. By this time, we know that you are probably extremely anxious. We are here to help...

Throughout my time here at Illinois I have been lucky enough to not only expand my knowledge about biology (my major) but also myself. The thing about college that no one tells you is the learning curve doesn’t...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...