The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign warmly welcomes the parents of our students. We encourage you to visit the campus, to inquire about our programs and services, and to explore the many ways Illinois provides your student with the best possible educational experience. Use the resources on this page to learn more about the opportunities your student is finding at Illinoi.

Learn More About Illinois

• Virtual Campus Tour
• Campus OverviewCampus OverviewCampus Overviewv
• Explore Illinois
  Images, facts, and anecdotes to help you become familiar with the university
• Chancellor’s Welcome
• Nondiscrimination statement
• Disability resources
• Illini Media Company
  Student-operated newspaper, radio, yearbook, and magazines

Visiting the Campus

• Visitors’ information
• Directions to campus
• Campus maps
• Transportation-MTD
  Local bus service with links to regional bus and train services via Illinois Terminal
• Area lodging

Activities for Parents

• Mothers and Dads Association
  Get involved in the oldest university parent organization in the country
• Sports and Recreation
  Schedules for Fighting Illini Athletics and recreation opportunities during your visit
• Campus Arts & Culture
• Champaign-Urbana Community
• Campus Calendars

Other Helpful Resources

• Academic calendars
• Admissions and Records
• Office of the Dean of Students
• Emergency Dean
  Connects parents with students during emergencies
• Study Abroad Office, Parents page
• University Housing
• Office of Student Financial Aid
• Helpful financial information
• Student Accounts and Cashiers
• Pay my bill
• Tax credit information
  Contains information regarding scholarships and tax credits
• Campus Safety
• Campus Police
• McKinley Health Center
• Fraternities and sororities
• Registered Student Organizations
• Volunteer Programs