Admitted Student Events
There are many ways to visit The Grainger College of Engineering and UIUC campus, both in-person or virtually. Take a look at upcoming events this spring and come see for yourself what we have to offer.
Note: Grainger Engineering will conclude by May 1st.
Event agendas are available under event description.
DAILY COLLEGE VISIT EVENTS
Choose Grainger Engineering: Admitted Student Session & Tour
Learn all about life on campus as an engineering student. This program includes an informational presentation, student panel, and 90-minute walking tour of the engineering quads. Note: This event is an immersive view into the Grainger Engineering UIUC experience; if you are looking for insights on your admissions decision we encourage you to sign up for an appointment with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or explore the Admissions Admitted FAQs website.
10-min: Welcome Presentation
Dates: February 3 - April 28 | Saturdays: March 25, Apr 1 & 22nd
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. CT | Saturdays: 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. CT
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Grainger Engineering Admitted Student Q&A Open House
This 30-minute informal session with a Grainger College of Engineering academic advisor or assistant dean will answer your lingering questions about our college, majors, the curriculum, college resources, or student opportunities. We highly recommend you register for Choose Grainger Engineering: Admitted Students Session & Tour for a comprehensive overview of the Grainger College of Engineering, college resources, student panel, and a tour of our facilities across our two engineering quads.
Agenda:
No formal agenda; your time to ask questions to an Engineering Assistant Dean or College Advisor.
Days: Most weekdays
Dates: February 3 - April 28
Time: 3:00 - 3:30 P.M. CT
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
VIRTUAL COLLEGE EVENTS
Virtual Choose Grainger Engineering: Admitted Student Session & Tour
Join The Grainger College of Engineering tour guides for an overview of the college and live tour from the comfort of your home on Zoom. You'll visit our two engineering quads and have the opportunity to see inside of our buildings and lab spaces. You won't want to miss this session, its as close to the in person experience as you can get. Between buildings you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn what it is like to be a Grainger Engineering student. We highly recommend you register for and attend the Admissions Presentation prior to our event.
Agenda:
5-min: Welcome Presentation
25-min: Engineering Student Q&A Panel
30-min: Virtual Tour of Engineering Quads
When: Select Wednesdays
Dates: March 1st and 29th | April 26th
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. CT
Registration closes 24 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Register for Virtual Choose Grainger
SPECIAL COLLEGE EVENTS
James Scholars Office Hours for Admitted Students
Congratulations on your admission to the Grainger College of Engineering! The James Scholar Honors Program is offering one-on-one meetings to answer questions you might have. Students can come with two to three guests. Contact the James Scholar Honors Program at james-scholar@engr.illinois.edu
Agenda:
No formal agenda, your time to ask questions about James Scholars
First-Year Admit Dates: February 20 | March 6 and 27
Transfer Admit Date: April 10
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. CT
Register for an appointment with James Scholar
Morrill Engineering Program (MEP) Family Visit Day!
Students and Parents, come and learn what about the MEP community at ILLINOIS! MEP is a part of the Grainger College of Engineering and exist to support students in our community. On this day, we will have a workshops for parents and students that can answer the questions you have. As a newly admitted Latinx, Black, or Native American engineering student you won't want to miss this event.
Transportation from Chicago Metro Area will be provided.
Agenda:
10:00 AM: Welcome & Introductions to MEP
11:00 AM: Student Panel
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Engineering Campus Tour
2:00 PM: Networking
Dates: April 16
Time: 10:00 - 3:00 P.M. CT
Illini Day Morrill Engineering Program Welcome Committee Meet & Greet
Join current engineering students for a meet and greet during your Illini Day visit. As a newly admitted Latinx, Black, or Native American student we, the Morrill Engineering Program (MEP) Student Welcoming Committee, would like to connect with you, share our stories, and answer any questions you have as you decide if Illinois is the fit for you.
Note: You must be registered for same Admitted Student Illini Day.
Agenda:
No formal agenda, your time to ask questions to current MEP students.
Dates: February 20 | March 6, 24, and 27 | April 3, 6, 7, 10, and 14
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 P.M. CT
Illini Day Women in Engineering Luncheon
Women in Engineering invites admitted first-year students to learn more about what it's like to be a Grainger Engineering student and to talk directly with current students about their experience at Illinois. To maximum the number of admitted student participates, please note 1 guest per student allowed to attend the lunch.
Note: You must be registered for same Admitted Student Illini Day.
Agenda:
5-min: Check-In and find table assignment
5-min: Welcome & Introductions
40-min: Q&A at your table with a current women in engineering over lunch
Dates: February 20 | March 6, 24, and 27 | April 3, 6, 7, 10, and 14
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 P.M. CT
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Illini Day Aerospace Engineering Admitted Student Visit
Meet with an Aerospace Engineering (AE) advisor to learn what AE at Illinois has to offer! We’ll discuss the AE major, our curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, and more. There will also be time for Q & A’s. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: If you are registered for an Illini Day do not register for this event! You will meet with the AE department during the Illini Day program. This event is for admitted AE students that couldn't signup for the Illini Day event due to capacity being reached. If space is still available we recommend you register for the Illini Day First-Year program (Transfer Illini Days) for a more robust visit to campus in lieu of this single session.Agenda
30 min: Info Session about Aerospace Engineering
15 min: Q & ADates: February 20 | March 6, 24, and 27 | April 3, 6, 7, 10, and 14
Time: 10:45 - 11:30 A.M. CT
Register to visit AE
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Agricultural & Biological Engineering Admitted Student Visit
Days: Monday - Friday
Dates: Jan 30 - Apr 28
Times: 3:30 - 4:15 PM CT
Register to visit ABE
Registration closes 72 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Virtual Agricultural & Biological Engineering Admitted Student Visit
Dates: Feb 7, 9*, 15 | Mar 1, 7, 9* | Apr 13*, 18, 26
Times: 6:30 - 7:30 PM CT | *Dates held 8:00 - 9:00 AM CT
Register to visit ABE Virtually
Registration closes 72 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Virtual Choose Agricultural & Biological Engineering Info Session
Dates: Feb 21 & Apr 12
Times: 6:30 - 7:30 PM CT
Register to visit ABE Virtually
Registration closes 72 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Bioengineering Department
Learn more about the undergraduate Academic Programs offered through Grainger Engineering’s Bioengineering department: Bioengineering and Neural Engineering. If you still have lingering questions request an appointment to meet with us.
Virtual Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Illinois!
Join us to learn about Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) at Illinois! We will discuss the benefits of attending Illinois for Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, resources, services and opportunities. Meet faculty, student and staff. We look forward to seeing you and answering your questions!
Agenda
45-min: Info session about Chemical Engineering
15-min: Q&A
Dates & Times:
February 11 at 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. | March 3 at 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. | April 11 at 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. | April 26 at 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. CT
Register to visit ChBE
Registration closes 24 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Virtual Civil & Environmental Engineering Alumni Panel
Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Alumni Panel will provide prospective & admitted students an opportunity to interact with CEE Alumni and learn about their experiences at Illinois and the work they are currently involved in. A list of questions will be provided by the moderator of this event but we encourage students to ask questions throughout the program.
Agenda:
5-min: Welcome & Alumni Introductions
45-min: Alumni Panel
5-min: Closing
Dates: March 22 and April 26
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 P.M. CT
Register to visit CEE Virtually
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Hybrid Computer Science Mosaic
Join the Computer Science (CS) Department for this day long program for Black, African American, Hispanic, Latinx, and American Indian admitted students. The day will include informational presentations from the CS undergraduate programs office, question and answer sessions with a faculty panel, and a discussion session with current students.
We encourage you to register for the April 14th Illini Day and attend the programming then join us at 12:15 PM for Mosaic.
Agenda
12:15 – Admitted student Chat & Chew (Lunch & Q/A with student panel)
12:15 – Parents/Support Person Chat & Chew (Lunch & Q/A with CS Advisors)
1:30 - Q & A with Faculty & Cultural House Representative Panel (All)
2:45 – Tour of Siebel Center and CIF (Campus Instructional Facility) with CS STARS
Dates: April 14
Time: 12:15 - 3:30 P.M. CT
Register for Mosaic. Register for virtual Mosaic
Registration closes April 7 at 12 PM CT or once capacity is reached.
Virtual CS + X, Mathematics & CS, and Statistics & CS Info Session
Learn about being a CS + X, Mathematics & CS, or a Statistics & CS blended major from students currently enrolled in those programs. This event is hosted by WCS and CS Academic Advisors.
Date: April 22nd
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. CT
Register for CS + X, Mathematics & CS, and Statistics & CS Info Session
Hybrid Illinois Computer Science Sail
Brainstorm with current students in an IDEAthon and take courses from students and faculty; get tips on adjusting to college life, and about internships and career planning.
Dates: Saturday, April 8 - Sunday, April 9
VirtualIllinois Computer Science Admitted Women's Virtual Panel
An hour-long event for women admitted into computer science (CS) or CS blended majors to find out why CS at Illinois is the right fit for them. Hear from current students and introductory faculty. Hosted by CS STARS.
Dates: April 13, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM C.T.
Register for Illinois CS Admitted Women Panel
Electrical & Computer Engineering Academic Department
Learn more about the undergraduate academic programs offered through Grainger Engineering’s Electrical & Computer Engineering department: Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
If you still have lingering questions request an appointment to meet with us.
Electrical & Computer Engineering Admitted Student Webinar
Join us virtually to meet ECE advisors, faculty, and students and learn more about internships, research, life as an ECE student, clubs, study abroad, and more.
Agenda:
5 min: Welcome & Intros
55 min: Questions & Answer
Date: April 20 at 9:00 - 10:00 AM CT
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM CT
Register for ECE Webinar
Illini Day Industrial Engineering and Systems Engineering & Design Admitted Student Session
Join the Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering (ISE) Department Director of Undergraduate Programs to learn all about your admitted major, Industrial Engineering (IE) & Systems Engineering & Design (SED). You will learn about the student experience and student life from current students in IE and SED. Current administration will share all about the ISE undergrad program and corporate relations. Note: If you are registered for an Illini Day do not register for this event. You will meet with the ISE department during the Illini Day program. This event is meant for admitted ISE students that could not signup for the Illini Day event due to capacity being reached. If space is still available we recommend you register for the Illini Day First-Year program (Transfer Illini Days) for a more robust visit to campus in lieu of this single session.
Agenda:
30-min: Information Presentation
30-min: Q&A
Dates: February 20 | March 6, 24, and 27 | April 3, 6, 7, 10, and 14
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 A.M. CT
Register to visit ISE
Registration closes 24 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Illini Day Materials Science & Engineering Meet & Greet
Join us in meeting our world-class Faculty and learn about our top-ranked Materials and Science and Engineering department at U of I! All are welcome! Note: If you are registered for an Illini Day do not register for this event! You will meet with the MatSE department during the Illini Day program. This event is for admitted MatSE students that could not signup for the Illini Day event due to capacity being reached. If space is still available we recommend you register for the Illini Day First-Year program (Transfer Illini Days) for a more robust visit to campus in lieu of this single session.
Agenda:
5-min: Welcome Presentation
20-min: Q&A session
20-min: Lab tours
Dates: February 20 | March 6, 24, and 27 | April 3, 6, 7, 10, and 14
Time: 10:45 - 11:30 A.M. CT
Register to visit MatSE
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Virtual Mechanical Science & Engineering Admitted Student Webinar
Our Mechanical Science & Engineering Department (MechSE) virtual webinar will discuss our Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering curricula and co-/extra-curricular opportunities within the department. We will also have a student panel Q&A session for the last 20-30 minutes of the session, so come prepared with questions about student life, campus, and our programs!
Agenda
30-min: Department presentation with MechSE Academic Advisors
30-min: Q&A session with current MechSE students
Dates: February 23, March 23, April 13 and 27
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM CT
Register to visit MechSE Virtually
Registration closes at 11:59 P.M. CT the day before or once capacity is reached.
Virtual Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering Admitted Student Info Session
Welcome! Join NPRE for an informative session welcoming our Admitted Students. The event will include a short presentation by NPRE Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs/Academic Advisor, followed by Q&A with current NPRE students, and will conclude with a virtual tour of some of our lab facilities. Come find out more about NPRE!
Agenda:
Welcome
Department Presentation
Q&A with Current NPRE Students
Virtual Tour of Research Laboratories
Dates: March 29 and April 19
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM CT
Register to visit NPRE Virtually
Virtual Illinois Physics Admitted Student Day
Join the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Physics Department for our admitted students day virtual celebration! This event introduces students to the department with sessions going over the basics of what it means to be a undergraduate physics major. We hope to see you there!
Agenda:
11:30am Welcome and Physics Program Overview
12:30pm The Life of an Illinois Physics Student Q&A Panel
1:30pm Engineering Support Services Overview
Date: April 8
Time: 11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. CT
Register to visit PHY Virtually
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Virtual Physics Office Hours
Welcome to Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC)! During office hours we will discuss what its like to major in Physics at UIUC, what you can do with your physics degree, what kinds of research you can get involved in, and much more! We may also have the opportunity to welcome special guests including UIUC Physics faculty and current undergraduate and graduate students. Check the calendar to see when guests will be joining.
Agenda:
20-min: Physics Program Overview
20-min: Guest Speaker (depending on week may be Physics undergrads or faculty)
20-min: Q&A
Date: February 21 and 28 | March 7, 21, 28, and 30 | April 4, 11, 13, and 18
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. CT
Register for PHY Virtually
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Engineering Undeclared
Learn more about the Grainger College of Engineering’s - Engineering Undeclared major. If you still have lingering questions request an appointment to meet with a member of the Engineering Undeclared Program Advising Team.
Virtual So you want to transfer to Grainger Engineering? Engineering Undeclared (EU) Info Session for Admitted Division of General Studies (DGS) Students
Are you a newly admitted DGS student interested in transferring to engineering? Join a representative from the Engineering Undeclared program in The Grainger College of Engineering to learn about the process to work towards majoring in engineering.
Agenda:
15-min: Presentation on Intercollegiate Transfer Process to Engineering Undeclared
45-min: Questions & Answer
Date: Mar 23, Apr 6, & Apr 20 (9:00 - 10:00 AM)
Time: 3:30 - 4:40 P.M. CT
Register for Eng Undeclared
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
Shadow-An-Engineer (SAE)
Come see what a "Day in the Life" of a Grainger Engineering student in your admitted major is like. Spend time one-on-one with a current student to experience an authentic, first-hand experience of what it's like to be a Grainger Engineering student. You'll sit in on a class, learn about your major and college, eat lunch on campus with your host, and of course ask questions. Your guest(s) are encouraged to enjoy exploring campus, our local eats, or the Champaign Urbana community during your one-on-one Shadow Experience.
Note: This event is for admitted students only, no guest allowed to enhance student's shadow experience
Agenda:
Attend class with Host
Lunch with Host
Q&A with Host
Days: Weekdays
Date: Feb 28 - Apr 14th
Time & Location: Arranged individually with current student host | On campus visit
Register to Shadow an Engineer
Registration closes 1 week prior or once capacity is reached.
If there is no contact listed or you are unsure of who to contact for a specific event, please email engineering-visits@illinois.edu
COLLEGE EVENTS
Grainger Engineering Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment
Hosting: Grainger Engineering Info Session & Tour | Choose Grainger Engineering | Admitted Student Receptions | Virtual Tours
Email: engineering-visits@illinois.edu Kortney Kay Jones or Vicky Shimkus
Phone: 217-300-8489
Grainger Engineering James Scholars Program
Hosting: James Scholars Office Hours
Website: https://students.grainger.illinois.edu/jscholar/about/
Email: Marie-Pierre Lassiva-Moulin james-scholar@engr.illinois.edu
Morrill Engineering Program (MEP)
Hosting: MEP Family Day, MEP Illini Day Welcome Committee Meet & Greet
Website: https://students.grainger.illinois.edu/mep/new-student-s-guide-to-mep/
Email: Victor Cervantes mep-engineering@illinois.edu
Women in Engineering (WIE)
Hosting: WIE Illini Day Luncheon
Website: https://wie.engineering.illinois.edu/k-12-programs-resources/connect-with-wie/
Email: Dana Tempel wie@illinois.edu
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS
Aerospace Engineeirng (AE)
Website: https://aerospace.illinois.edu/
Email: Audrey Cochran hasken2@illinois.edu, Laura Gerhold gerhold@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-244-8671
Agricultural & Biological Engineering (ABE)
Website: https://abe.illinois.edu/
Email: Anne Marie Boone aboone@illinois.edu, Travis Johnson travisj2@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-333-7038
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE)
Website: https://chbe.illinois.edu/
Email: Wolali Dedo wdedo@illinois.edu
Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Website: https://cee.illinois.edu/
Email: Becky Stillwell rborden@illinois.edu
Computer Science (CS)
Website: https://cs.illinois.edu/
Email: Heather Zike hlzike@illinois.edu, Fabian Zermeno faz2@illinois.edu, Katrina Jones kreneej@illinois.edu (Mosaic Contact)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
Website: https://ece.illinois.edu/
Email: Molly Helgesen ece-advisor@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-333-0716
Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering & Design (ISE)
Website: https://ise.illinois.edu/
Email: Heidi Craddock hcraddoc@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-333-0068
Materials Science & Engineering (MatSE)
Website: https://matse.illinois.edu/
Email: Reid Lasley rlasley2@illinois.edu, Jessica Krogstad jakrogst@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-333-4376 (Reid) | 217-244-2118 (Jessica)
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics (MechSE)
Website: https://mechse.illinois.edu/
Email: Stephanie Ott-Monsivais ottmonsi@illinois.edu, Missy Biehl mbiehl@illinois.edu, General Contact mechse-ug-advise@illinois.edu
Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering (NPRE)
Website: https://npre.illinois.edu/
Email: Becky Meline bmeline@illinois.edu
Physics (PHY)
Website: https://physics.illinois.edu/
Email: Irene Lira-Andsager andsagr2@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-333-0054
STUDENT ORGANIZATION EVENTS
American Institute of Chemical Engineers University of Illinois Chapter (Illinois AIChE)
Hosting: Illinois Host Program 2023 for Chemical Engineers
Website: Visit our FAQs page
Email: Giselle Soares illinois.aiche@gmail.com, Sophia Kerr smkerr3@illinois.edu
Engineering Outreach Bureau
Host: Shadow An Engineering
Website: http://eib.ec.illinois.edu/#/home
Email: outreach@ec.illinois.edu or eobregistrants@gmail.com (Grant Cho)
UIUC Chapter National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Host: NSBE High School Visitation
Website: https://students.grainger.illinois.edu/NSBE/prospective-students/
Email: nsbe.uiuc.pci@gmail.com
Student Introduction to Engineering (SITE)
Host: Grainger Engineering Days & Grainger Engineering Webinars
Website: https://www.siteillinois.com/
Email: site@ec.illinois.edu, Shreya Sharma ssharm90@illinois.edu, Liam Crandall liamsc2@illinois.edu, Elizabeth Farah efarah2@illinois.edu
Society of Women in Engineering at Illinois (SWEIllinois)
Host: Little Sister's Weekend
Website: https://www.societyofwomenengineers.illinois.edu/recruitment
Email: Brooke Novosad novosad3@illinos.edu
UIUC Chapter Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Host: SPHE High School Visitation
Website: https://students.grainger.illinois.edu/shpe/high-school-outreach/
Email: shpe.uiuc.outreach@gmail.com, Brandon McAllister bmcall2@illinois.edu, Celeste Reynoso cr41@illinois.edu
Illini Day (Admitted Student)
These large, day-long events begin with a campus resources fair, followed by a presentation on the UIUC experience and your next steps as an admitted student. You'll then have the chance to ask current students your most pressing questions Q&A-style as well as attend a session hosted by the academic community you were admitted into. The availability of our academic communities varies by event, so make sure to review the list of those attending when you sign up. Following a break for lunch, you can choose to take part in a variety of optional activities, including numerous campus and building tours as well as walk-in times with campus resources like Housing and Financial Aid.
You can view a sample agenda for the program now, and a full agenda will be provided to you at the start of the event. You can expect your visit to end mid- to late afternoon.
Time: 8:15 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. CT
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
First Year Illini Day Register Transfer Illini Day Register
Admitted Info Session & Campus Tour (Admitted Student)
Held most weekdays and select Saturdays, these events are around two-and-a-half hours in length. You'll begin your day with a 45-minute presentation on the UIUC experience and your next steps as an admitted student, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with current students. A student will then lead you on an hour-and-a-half walking tour through the heart of campus.
Days: Most weekdays & select Saturdays
Dates: Feb 3 - April 28 | Saturdays: March 25, Apr 1 & 22nd (First-Year) | April 21st (Transfer)
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. CT | Saturdays: 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. & 11:30 - 2:00 P.M. CT (First-Year) | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (Transfer)
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
First Year Campus Visit Register Transfer Campus Visit Day Register
Campus Events
(Virtual and In-Person)
The campus admissions office offers a variety of outstanding tours and visit options. Learn how to schedule and prepare for an in-person campus visit, and explore options for virtual visits, self-guided tours, and driving tours of our campus.