Information for New Illinois Parents
Accommodations on Special Event Weekends - Champaign-Urbana accommodations can be difficult to find during special event weekends. We offer some advice on finding a hotel on these weekends.
Campus Offices - Learn what they do.
Campus Lingo - Become familiar with language used at Illinois
CITES: New Student Tutorial - An overview of several CITES services and help to get your student started computing at the University of Illinois
CITES Software Webstore - Save money on software essentials when your student shops at the Webstore!
Computer Recommendations - CITES answers questions about what sort of computer your student will need
Cultural Programs
- Asian American Cultural Center
- Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center
- La Casa Cultural Latina
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resources
- Native American House
- Women's Resources Center
Dads Weekend 2009 - Join us for our 87th year!
Dean of Students - Programs, services and resources
Diversity, Office of the Provost - Learn about the University's committment to diversity on campus
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - Primer for Parents: Understanding FERPA as it Relates to Your Student's Academic Record
Financial Wellness- Get tips on how to talk to your student about creating a college budget
Get Connected - Register your contact information with the Parent Programs Office
Get Involved! - Learn how and why your student should get involved in activities
Housing - View this important information for incoming students who will call University Housing their home
- Boerman Moving and Storage- Make the load a little lighter by using this University Housing-approved service
How to Volunteer - Learn why these parents volunteered for service with the Associations. Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities
I-Card - Learn about the University Identification Card
2009 Illini Parent 101 Handbook - Handed out at Summer Registration, this resource contains a lot of useful information you will find helpful during this time of transition with your student
Illini Union Bookstore - Reserve Fall 2010 textbooks now!
Illini Union Hotel - Stay on campus when you visit
International Parent Tips- see what a member of the Moms Association has to say about being an international parent.
Library Orientation for Parents - Learn about the services available to your student.
Living-Learning Communities - Learn more about what they are and the benefits of living in an LLC?
Moms Weekend 2009 - April 16-18: Make hotel reservations now!
Mass Transit District (MTD) - Learn which buses will take you around campus
Parent Pages
- Applied Health Sciences
- Career Center
- Freshman Press, Career Center newsletter
- Division of General Studies
- Housing
- McKinley Health Center
- Study Abroad
Resource Library - Reading list for parents
Safety Tips - Officer Tony Ortiz gives advice on how to stay safe on campus
Student Newspaper Provides New Student Guide - The Daily Illini offers advice to new students
Study Skills - Advice for students on how to succeed while at the University of Illinois
- Overcoming Procrastination
- Perfectionism
- Test Anxiety
- Time Management
- A Student's Guide to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Transfer Student Information - Useful links and information for transfer students from the Office of the Dean of Students
UI Wellness Center - Read all about this collaborative wellness initiative, housed in the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
University Housing DVD Online - The Division of Housing has videos from their DVD online
URHnet & Troubleshooting - Resolve network connectivity problems and learn helpful tips and tricks for keeping your student's computer virus free and online
Volunteer Programs - Learn what the Office of Volunteer Programs has to offer
What to Bring to College - Checklist of items your student should bring to college
Writer's Workshop - Students can receive free writing assistance on all stages of the writing process
