University of Illinois Student Affairs

09/03/2026

🎉It's gameday!

Which gives us a moment to reminisce on this year's Sights & Sounds. Welcome class of 2030! It's so good to see you!

08/29/2026

📣TOMORROW, AUGUST 20TH

Sights & Sounds @ Gies Memorial Stadium, doors open at 6:30pm. Illinois spirit, free t-shirts, performances, special guests, fireworks, & more! This is an event you DON’T want to miss‼️

⚠️ Sensory Warnings: large crowd, stairs, bright/flashing lights, loud noises, & social interaction.

See you soon Illini! 🧡💙

08/28/2026

A welcome celebration for the books📚💙🧡

Class of 2030, get connected with Student Affairs — we are here to support your journey!

Women's Resources Center
UIUC Fraternities & Sororities
Asian American Cultural Center
La Casa Cultural Latina
JeffriesCenterIllinois
The Career Center at Illinois
Illinois Campus Rec
Gender and Sexuality Resource Center @ UofI
Salaam MENA Cultural Center

Illini Union
Illini Union Bookstore
University Housing
Illinois Counseling Center
New Student & Family Experiences
Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center
International Education (IE) at Illinois
Illinois Student Engagement
Illinois Transfers
Off-Campus Community Living at Illinois
Office of Civic Life 💙🧡
Illinois Leadership® Center
Native American House
McKinley Health Center@wrcillinois
UIUC Fraternities & Sororities
Asian American Cultural Center
La Casa Cultural Latina
JeffriesCenterIllinois
The Career Center at Illinois
Illinois Campus Rec
Gender and Sexuality Resource Center @ UofI
Salaam MENA Cultural Center

Illini Union
Illini Union Bookstore
University Housing
Illinois Counseling Center
New Student & Family Experiences
Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center
International Education (IE) at Illinois
Illinois Student Engagement
Illinois Transfers
Off-Campus Community Living at Illinois
Office of Civic Life 💙🧡
Illinois Leadership® Center
Native American House
McKinley Health Center

08/24/2026

Happy first day of Classes, Illini! 🤩

Here’s to a new chapter of exploration & learning. We’re glad you’re here, Illini!

08/18/2026

The best time of year 🧡

Welcome Week 2026 Events

Family Send-Off Event
Date: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Anniversary Plaza (Main Quad side)

Sights & Sounds
Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Memorial Stadium

New Student Convocation
Date: Friday, August 21
Time: Doors Open 10:00am; Event Begins 11:00am
Location: State Farm Center

Welcome Celebration
Date: Friday, August 21
Time: 12:00 p.m. (directly after New Student Convocation)
Location: Lot 31 & Grange Grove At the corner of Kirby Ave. & First St. in Champaign

Latenighter
Date: Friday, August 21
Time: 7:00 to 11:00pm
Location:

Illini Frenzy
Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC)

Quad Day
Date: Sunday, August 23
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Main Quad (behind the Illini Union)

08/11/2026

It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎶

August at Illinois 🧡

08/06/2026

We're better together. Two weeks until Sights & Sounds. 💙🧡

Class of 2030, get ready for an unforgettable night 💥

08/04/2026

07/31/2026

It's almost August ☀️

Illini, check out these Welcome Week events 🗓️
https://newstudent.illinois.edu/orientation/welcomeweek

Family Send-Off Event
Date: Wednesday, August 19
Location: Illini Union Anniversary Plaza (Main Quad side)

Sights & Sounds
Date: Thursday, August 20
Location: Memorial Stadium

New Student Convocation
Date: Friday, August 21
Location: State Farm Center

Welcome Celebration
Date: Friday, August 21
Location: Lot 31 & Grange Grove At the corner of Kirby Ave. & First St. in Champaign

Illini Frenzy
Date: Saturday, August 22
Location: Illinois Campus Recreation Activities & Recreation Center (ARC)

Quad Day
Date: Sunday, August 23
Location: Main Quad (behind the Illini Union)

07/29/2026