Welcome to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
We are thrilled you have chosen Illinois to pursue your graduate education. The Graduate College is dedicated to helping you. Here are some highlights and resources that will help you get started. Please feel free to reach out to our Student Service Team whenever you have a question.
Our Quick Guides
Quick Guide
Starting in an on-campus program? Follow this guide for essentials like setting up email and getting your campus ID.
Quick Guide for Online Students
Starting in an online program? This guide is tailored to you.
Quick Guide for Re-entry Students
Are you a returning student? You'll want to be sure to follow this guide.
Join the GradMAP Canvas Community
Our GradMAP Canvas community helps you get off to a good start at Illinois.
You'll find information about campus resources, health and wellbeing, funding and employment, and tips for having a successful graduate school experience.
Our pages include videos, tips, handouts, and opportunities to discuss topics with other graduate students.
Information for New Fellows
Information for graduate students with fellowships or traineeships
Information for New Assistants
Information for new Teaching Assistants (TAs), Research Assistants (RAs), Graduate Assistants (GAs) and Pre-professional Graduate Assistants (PGAs)
Living in and Visiting Champaign Urbana (CU)
C-U. We’re not like any other cities. We say that’s our best feature. With a small-town feel and urban perks, you will find a place with a vibrant community, relaxed lifestyle and a 6,370-acre campus nestled between the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana.
Whether you are an online student planning to visit or an on-campus student preparing to move here, we have information about transportation, housing, getting to know campus, and the broader CU community.
Welcome Week
We're glad you're here!
Welcome/Welcome Back events are opportunities for new and returning students to connect with the university resources, communities, programs, and opportunities available to them as graduate students at Illinois.
Watch for dates in Fall 2025!
