Illini Union Parent & Family Programs Office
2021 • Illini Family
Resource Guide • 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Vice Chancellor’s Welcome 3 Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office 3 Get Connected to the Parent and Family Programs Office 4 Moms Association 4 Dads Association 5 Illini Union 5 Get Involved at the Illini Union! The Benefits of Participation 6 Illini Union Services and Resources 6 Illini Union Board 7 Illini Union Bookstore 8 Illini Union Dining 8 Illini Union Rec Room 8 Illini Union Quad Shop 9 Illini Union Tech Zone 9 Illini Union Hotel 10 Campus Recreation & Wellness 10 Career Center 11 Counseling Center 11 Disability Resources and Educational Services 12 Emergency Dean Program 12 Housing 13 Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange 13 Illinois Leadership Center 13 International Student and Scholar Services 14 McKinley Health Center 14 New Student Programs 14 Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Affairs 15 Asian American Cultural Center 15 Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center 15 Diversity and Social Justice Education 16 International Education 16 La Casa Cultural Latina 17 LGBT Resource Center 17 Native American House 17 Women’s Resources Center 18 Office of Minority Student Affairs 18 Office of Student Financial Aid 19 Office of Volunteer Programs 19 Parking Department 20 Public Safety 20 Registered Organizations Office 21 Student Assistance Center 21 Student Legal Services 22 Technology Services 22 Veteran Support Services 24 University Bursar 25 Financial Aid 27 Financial Wellness Resource Center for College Students 29 Health Insurance: Understanding Student Health Insurance 30 Registrar, Parents and FERPA 32 Additional Academic Resources 33 Important Dates to Remember
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2021-2022 Calendar Inside the back cover!
Admissions, Undergraduate 333-0302 Asian American Cultural Center 333-9300 Bookstore, Illini Union 333-2050 Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center 333-2092 Campus Recreation 333-3806 Career Center 333-0820 CITES Help Desk (800) 531-2531 / 244-7000 Conflict Resolution, Student 333-3680 Counseling Center 333-3704 Dean of Students 333-0050 Dial-A-Nurse 333-2700 Directory Assistance 333-1000 Disability Resources & Educ. Serv. 333-1970 Diversity & Social Justice Educ. 244-1814 Emergency Dean 333-0050 Financial Aid 333-0100 Health Insurance, Student 333-0165 Housing--Residence Halls 333-7111 Private Certified Housing 333-1420 University Apartments 333-5656 Illini Union 333-0691 Illini Union Hotel 333-1241 Illinois Abroad & Global Exchange 333-6322 International Student & Scholar Services 333-1303 La Casa Cultural Latina 333-4950 Leadership Center 333-0604 Legal Services, Student 333-9053 LGBT Resource Center 244-8863 Library, Undergraduate 333-3477 McKinley Health Center 333-2700 Minority Student Affairs 333-0054 MTD Safe Rides 265-7433 Native American House 265-0632 Parent and Family Programs 333-7063 Parking 333-3530 Police (non-emergency) 333-1216 Records Service Center 333-6565 State Farm Center 333-2923 Student Accounts 333-2180 Student Assistance Center 333-0050 Student Employment 333-0100 Student Patrol/SafeWalks 333-1216 Student Programs & Activities 333-3660 Off-Campus Community Living 333-0112 Visit Champaign County 351-4133 Women’s Resources Center 333-3137
VICE CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME Dr. Danita Brown Young — Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Welcome! We are honored that you and your student have chosen the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. As a parent or family member, you know that college will be a time of growth and transformation for your student. They will pursue new ideas, take on new challenges, and consider new perspectives about the world around them. For over 150 years, the University of Illinois has strived to support the academic goals and dreams Dr. Danita Brown Young of our students by providing educational access and opportunity to every student. However, our outstanding academic programs will be just one part of your student’s experience. Student Affairs supports the success and wellbeing of students every day, with a focus on personal and career development, leadership, health, inclusiveness, and service to others.
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From your student’s first days on campus through graduation and commencement, our nearly 1,300 staff members will be here to provide support and services, as well as help to foster the resilience needed to thrive both academically and throughout their lives in an increasingly diverse, global society.
• Campus Recreation
We are proud to be part of your student’s years at Illinois. Welcome again!
• The Dean of Students, including the Emergency Dean
Sincerely,
• McKinley Health Center
Our division of Student Affairs is a comprehensive source of support for our students every day, with a focus on leadership and career development; health, safety, and wellness; diversity and inclusiveness; and service to others.” – Dr. Robert Jones, Chancellor
• Counseling Center
• Illini Union, including the Illini Union Bookstore, and Parent and Family Programs Office • Illinois Leadership® Center
Dr. Danita Brown Young
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• The Career Center
• Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations, including the Cultural Centers • Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) • State Farm Center • Student Success & Engagement • University Housing and Dining Services
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Welcome!
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ILLINI UNION PARENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS OFFICE
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he Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office serves as the liaison between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the families of its enrolled students. Through regular communication, the Parent and Family Programs Office develops productive parent-university partnerships by providing information and tools that parents and families can use to become effective mentors and coaches to their students throughout their college careers.
Get connected!
Sign up to receive campus announcements and the E-Update, a biweekly email compilation of events, activities, dates, and more. You will also receive our Illini Families Quarterly newsletter and campus safety notices. Visit union.illinois.edu/PFPO and click the “Get Connected” link on our homepage. It’s that easy! Contact the Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office at iuparentfamilyprograms@ illinois.edu or call (217) 333-7063 with questions, comments, or ideas. Want to be involved? We are looking for creative, innovative ways to work with Illinois families, and we’d like to hear your ideas! Our website is constantly being updated with the most relevant and useful information for our parent and family community. You can also like our Facebook page - Illini Union Parent and Family Programs, join our Facebook group – University of Illinois Parents & Families, and follow us on Twitter using @IlliniPFPO.
Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office (PFPO) 227 Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-7063 Email: iuparentfamilyprograms@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/IlliniPFPO Twitter: @IlliniPFPO Website: union.illinois.edu/PFPO
ROLES OF THE PARENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS OFFICE • Communicate regularly with parents and families of all Illinois students, in order to develop a critical parent-university partnership. • Educate families about their new role as parents of a college student and their evolving development, including how their lives are changing and how they are feeling and thinking. • Provide families of Illinois students with the information and tools they need to become effective mentors and coaches to their college students throughout their collegiate career. • Provide volunteer opportunities for parents and families that keep them connected to the university community and encourage the development of relationships among fellow Illinois parents/ families, the university, and the Moms and Dads Associations.
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ILLINI UNION PARENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS OFFICE: ASSOCIATIONS Moms Association EXPECTED PARENT OUTCOMES • Understand the developmental changes parents and families experience when children embark on their collegiate careers. • Be an effective mentor and coach for your college student. • Understand the college experience your student is having in today’s higher education environment. • Establish the appropriate level of involvement in your student’s collegiate career that is beneficial to you, your child, and the campus community. Know when and how to empower your student to take responsibility.
The Moms Association was formed in 1923 and is believed to be the first Moms Association in the country. Its purpose is promoting the welfare and interest of the university and its students through services and open communication on campus and throughout the state. The association is philanthropic in nature, using its proceeds to support Illinois students. Money raised is used for scholarships and grants for students and Illinois projects through the Association’s 50/50 Raffle and sales of the Moms Association merchandise.
Moms Association University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 227 Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 Facebook: facebook.com/IlliniMoms Website: illinimoms.com
Dads Association
Formed in 1922, the Dads Association is one of the longest standing parent associations in the country. The Dads Associations’ goals are to be an information source for parents and families about the University of Illinois and to assist in providing scholarships and critical resources for students and student-related programs through fundraising.
Dads Association University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 227 Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 Email: president@illinidads.com Facebook: facebook.com/illinidads Twitter: @illinidads Website: illinidads.com
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ILLINI UNION YOUR STUDENT UNION AND HOME AWAY FROM HOME Get involved at the Illini Union! THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION: WHAT DOES “GET INVOLVED” MEAN?
INVOLVEMENT TIPS
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ou may have heard that it is important for students to get involved while in college. But many people are unsure of exactly what this means or what steps to take to become involved. While academic studies should be one’s primary purpose in attending the University of Illinois, there is still much to be learned by taking advantage of the many opportunities outside of the classroom. Through participation in activities such as membership in a student organization, internships, recreational sports, on-campus employment, residential life, and faculty research, students gain valuable skills that will complement their academic education and make them a well-rounded individual.
• Choose opportunities of interest. From time to time, students may be tempted to join a group or apply for a position because it seems like everyone else is doing it. • Don’t be afraid to try something new. • Find a balance. Research shows that more involvement leads to more benefits; however, it is important not to overdo it.
Why get involved?
Involvement is the best way for students to get to know the university and to understand that they are a valuable part of the University of Illinois community. Those who are involved tend to develop relationships with other students as well as with faculty and administrators, resulting in connections that will be important to their college success.
• Don’t take on new activities all at once. Taking on too much at one time can lead to burn out. • Don’t feel limited to one type of involvement. There is a wide variety of great opportunities outside of the classroom.
Illini Union Building
The Illini Union draws together all members of the University of Illinois community. Come and experience everything that the Illini Union has to offer!
Illini Union
1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-0691 Facebook: facebook.com/illiniunion Instagram: @IlliniUnion Snapchat: @Illini_Union Twitter: @Illini_Union Website: union.illinois.edu
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ILLINI UNION YOUR STUDENT UNION AND HOME AWAY FROM HOME Illini Union Board ILLINI UNION RESOURCES & SERVICES • ATMs on the main level, southeast corner, U of I Community Credit Union • Art Gallery • Computer Lab and Study Space (CLASS) • Courtyard Café
Illini Union Board (IU Board) members are the student ambassadors for anything and everything at the Illini Union. They plan and program a variety of events based on student demand. Since 1942, the IU Board has served as the voice of the students and advises the administration on building policies and procedures. If it’s happening at the Illini Union, the IU Board is typically helping it happen. And while they are planning it all, knowledge of governance and outreach are growing. Board members gain real world skills and make lasting connections with peers, faculty, staff, and alumni. Because the IU Board is involved in the daily operations of a vibrant Union, the experience is both rich and diverse, with an agenda that requires diligence and an aptitude for cooperative business practices that lead to success.
Illini Union Board (IU Board) 227 Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-3663
• Dining Partners • Document Services • Illini Union Board (IU Board) • Illini Union Bookstore • Illini Union Hotel • Illini Union Tech Zone • Parent and Family Programs Office (PFPO) • Quad Shop • Rec Room • Student Organization Complex • Starbucks (Courtyard Café, Bookstore)
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Email: iuboard@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/IUBoard Instagram: @IlliniUnionBoard Twitter: @IUBoardPresents Website: union.illinois.edu/IUB
ILLINI UNION ILLINI UNION BOOKSTORE, RETAIL SHOPS Illini Union Bookstore The Illini Union Bookstore is the official bookstore of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This is the place to purchase all your textbooks, Illini gear and souvenirs, and all other school supplies and books. As an independent non-profit auxiliary organization, 100% of surpluses are reinvested into the campus community, funding student programs and activities. In addition to offering competitive prices for both academic materials and Illinois merchandise, the Illini Union Bookstore pays over $600,000 to students in wages and helped students save over $1.1 million last year through purchases and the textbook rental program. The Illini Union Bookstore has partnerships with several entities that provide services to campus: Starbucks: Take a break from shopping or just to enjoy friends between classes at the Starbucks in the Illini Union Bookstore. Additional stores are in the Illini Union and on Oregon St. in Urbana. PNC Bank: Fast and friendly student banking is easily accessible in the Illini Union Bookstore. ID Center: Pick up your i-card quickly in the Illini Union Bookstore. The ID Center also provides passport photos, a digital image of your ID photo, and international identity cards for students.
Illini Union Boookstore
809 S. Wright St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-2050
Email: iubstore@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/ illiniunionbookstore Twitter: @uofibookstore Instagram: @uofibookstore Website: bookstore.illinois.edu
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ILLINI UNION ILLINI UNION DINING, REC ROOM & QUAD SHOP Illini Union Dining
Illini Union Rec Room
The Illini Union offers a number of dining options in the Bookstore, Courtyard Café, Food Court, and Quad Shop. The Quad Shop, is an easy-access convenience store, located on the first floor of the building, in addition to Starbucks. Other Union Starbucks locations are in the Illini Union Bookstore and on Oregon St. The Illini Union Food Court on the lower level features a number of dining options.
The Illini Union Rec Room is a multi-activity recreation area offering bowling, billiards, a snack counter, a lounge area with big screen TV, and games - arcade, console, outdoor, and board. The Rec Room is a popular place to meet friends and relax, while also offering planned events in addition to open walk-in play. Tournaments, leagues, classes, and special events are held throughout the semester and serve as a way for students to connect with others who share the same interests.
Illini Union Rec Room 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-2415
Email: iurecroom@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.co/IlliniUnionRecRoom Website: union.illinois.edu/recroom
Illini Union Quad Shop No need to run all over campus looking for what you need, just stop by the Illini Union Quad Shop. The store offers everything from coffee to graband-go food options. The Illini Union Quad Shop is the University’s very own corner store (located in the Southwest corner). Besides tasty eats and drinks, it has everyday convenience items you may need at a moment’s notice and Illini merchandise.
Illini Union Quad Shop 227 Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 244-4194
Website: union.illinois.edu /shop/quad-shop
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ILLINI UNION ILLINI UNION TECH ZONE & HOTEL Illini Union Tech Zone
The Illini Union Tech Zone, an authorized Apple Campus Store, is the official computer store of the University of Illinois. Enjoy educational pricing on computers, laptops and tablets, including Apple, Microsoft Surface, and Dell. Located inside the Illini Union, the Tech Zone has a wide range of accessories, like Beats headphones, Apple Watches, Airpods, cables, keyboards, external drives, gaming items, and more. It also offers in-hour repair services and free consultation for your needs. All purchases at the Tech Zone help support student programs and activities at the Illini Union.
Illini Union Tech Zone
SW corner of the Main level of the Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 244-7938 Facebook: facebook.com /IlliniUnionTechZone Website: techzone.illinois.edu
Illini Union Hotel When you stay at the Illini Union Hotel, you receive the full Fighting Illini experience. Located in the Illini Union, the heart of the Illinois campus, and overlooking the Quad, the Hotel offers 74 rooms with several convenient and complimentary amenities such as cable TV, Wi-Fi, parking, passes to premier campus recreation facilities, as well as a $5 breakfast voucher (per person/per night stay) valid at participating Illini Union restaurants. Staying at the Illini Union Hotel also puts you very close to Illini sporting venues, several dining options, live music, and other campus attractions like the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Illini Union Hotel 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-1241
Email: iu-hotel@illinois.edu Website: IlliniUnionHotel.illinois.edu
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CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
CAMPUS PROGRAMS & SERVICES CAMPUS RECREATION & WELLNESS Campus Recreation offers active learning and self-discovery opportunities to students, faculty, staff, and community members. With the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE), and the Ice Arena there is approximately 500,000 square feet of state-of-the-art recreation space, along with 50 acres of outdoor recreation space at the Outdoor Center, Complex Fields, and Illini Grove. Campus Recreation also offers many diverse programs and services including group fitness classes, personal trainers, intramural activities, climbing clinics, aquatic activities, ice skating, hockey programs, and over 40 club sports. The department hires over 600 students to help run all the facilities and programs.
Campus Recreation 201 E. Peabody Dr. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-3806
Email: campusrec@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/uoficampusrec Instagram: @IlliniCampusRec Twitter: @IlliniCampusRec Website: campusrec.illinois.edu
TALK TO YOUR STUDENT Talk regularly with your student about academics.Possible topics could include:
• Identification of classes that fulfill the general education requirements.
• Advising appointments and if the student
has selected all courses for early registration; if they know about their time ticket, and their early registration time assignment.
• For seniors, if they have applied for graduation and have met with their college records officer.
• Request the student to set up a log-in and password for you to access the tuition and fees charges so you can see the itemized charges and payments.
• Request to see specific information, e.g.,
to print information from the student information system (UI Integrate/Banner that shows the student’s schedule, their academic history, grades (midterm and final), and GPA.
• Request the student to order an official
CAREER CENTER From helping students explore majors and careers to reviewing resumes and finding internships, The Career Center empowers and prepares students for professional and career development. Through one-on-one career coaching, workshops, and events, The Career Center equips students with the tools and resources they need to actively plan their future while offering guidance and support for health careers, graduate/ professional school admission, and job search preparation.
The Career Center
715 S. Wright St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-0820
Facebook: facebook.com/ IllinoisCareerCenter Twitter: @UoICareerCenter Website: careercenter.illinois.edu
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university transcript (fee required).
• Request the student to print their degree
audit report, which shows progress toward degree requirements and what is still needed. Questions about this report should be referred to the college office.
Parents can be very helpful by looking through these documents and asking questions pertaining to interpretation of the report. Sometimes students miss key information.
The Counseling Center staff provides services that are designed to help students reach a balanced Illinois experience, ranging from various counseling services, educational programming initiatives, training programs, outreach and consultation services, and a wide variety of self-help materials. Staff at the Counseling Center have extensive training and experience working with college students. In addition, staff members reflect much of the diversity that is found on campus and are committed to meeting the specific needs of individuals from a variety of backgrounds whenever possible.
The Counseling Center 610 E. John St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-3704
Facebook: facebook.com/ IllinoisCounselingCenter Instagram: @illinoiscounseling Twitter: @UI-Counseling YouTube: University of Illinois Counseling Center Website: counselingcenter.illinois.edu
DISABILITY RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) is the designated office at Illinois that maintains confidential disability-related documents, certifies eligibility for disability services, determines reasonable accommodations, and provides supports. DRES provides University of Illinois students with disabilities the academic accommodations and support to allow equal access to the Illinois experience. Services include academic accommodations, case management, academic coaching, individual therapy, support groups, career support, assistive technology, interpreters, TypeWell, text conversion, captioning, web accessibility, transportation, physical therapy, adapted varsity athletics, and personal assistants through Beckwith Residential Support Services. To obtain disability related accommodations and services through DRES, students can submit an online application and upload appropriate documentation.
Disability Resources and Educational Services
1207 S. Oak St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-4603
Email: disability.illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/UIUC.DRES Instagram: @uiucdres Website: disability.illinois.edu
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CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
COUNSELING CENTER
CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
EMERGENCY DEAN PROGRAM A university administrator is available for consultation outside of regular business hours for students through the Emergency Dean (E-Dean) program. The E-Dean program is an after-hours resource intended to provide logistical support to students experiencing a health or safety emergency situation that requires the coordination of an immediate university response and which cannot wait until the next business day (e.g., a student has been critically injured; students are displaced from a residence due to a fire or flood with no landlord assistance). The E-Dean serves as a mechanism for alerting essential university personnel about an emergent situation involving students and/or the university, but is not a substitute for emergency trained personnel available through 911 (fire, police, medical). The E-Dean should not be contacted and will be unable to assist with non-emergency issues such as those related to academic or university policy questions, visa questions, any issues related to absences from class or exams, a student’s need to leave campus for a period of time, or other issues related to routine university business that may be addressed during regular business hours of the Student Assistance Center.
Emergency Dean Program 610 E. John St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-0050
Email: helpdean@illinois.edu Website: odos.illinois.edu/community -of-care/emergency-dean
HOUSING University Housing’s residence halls and apartments are the home away from home for your student. The numerous living options and configurations offer something for everyone. Residence halls are conveniently located within walking distance or a short bus ride to the Quad. Living in a residence hall means students can focus on academics rather than cooking and cleaning. Room and board fees include in-room wireless, cable and streaming TV, social and academic resources, cleaning, maintenance, computer labs, and libraries. Cost of laundry is also included, and quarters are not needed. We guarantee a constant rate that keeps room and board costs the same for up to four years when a student lives continuously in a residence hall. When your student lives with University Housing, their residence hall becomes a close community within the large Illinois campus. University Housing’s Family & Graduate Housing unit offers three unique apartment communities built specifically for sophomores and above, graduate students, families, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars. Private Certified Housing Choosing the right place to live is a very important decision in your college career. Private Certified Housing could very well be the right choice for you! We currently have nine Private Certified Housing facilities certified by the University of Illinois to house all students, including freshmen. These facilities are part of the university’s housing program and offer a variety of different floor plans, room types, special-living communities, and price points to choose from. Approximately 25% of the entering freshmen class choose to live in one of these facilities, and all are located within five blocks of the Quad. Visit certified.housing.illinois.edu to learn more!
University Housing 200 Clark Hall 1203 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-7111
Email: housing@illinois.edu or apartments@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/illinoishousing Instagram: @housingatillinois Twitter: @UnivHousing Website: housing.illinois.edu
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Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (IAGE) is the campus study abroad office and serves as a collaborative partner across campus. IAGE provides support and guidance to students and the campus community and works closely with their colleagues in the college study abroad offices. The benefits of study abroad are numerous, and the university has opportunities for all students. Studying abroad fosters globally responsible citizens and provides unique opportunities for students to enhance their skillsets, broaden their perspectives, and contribute in meaningful ways to their communities in the emerging world around them. All interested students and their families are encouraged to visit the Illinois Abroad website for more information about global learning opportunities and study abroad programs.
Illinois Abroad & Global Exchange (IAGE) 112 International Studies Building 910 S. Fifth St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-6322
Email: iage@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/IllinoisAbroad Instagram: @illinoisabroad Twitter: @IllinoisAbroad Website: studyabroad.illinois.edu
ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP CENTER The Illinois Leadership® Center (ILC) is committed to developing and enhancing the leadership skills of all students through assessment, learning, and experiential opportunities. Effective leadership skills are emerging as one of the primary attributes for prospective job seekers in today’s society. The ILC provides a number of free programs and services to help students gain these vital leadership skills. At the ILC, we believe Illinois students need to develop these skills now while they are in college … because the world needs better leaders!
The Illinois Leadership Center 290 Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-0604
Email: leadership@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/IllinoisLeadershipCenter Instagram: @illinoisleadershipcenter Twitter: @il_leadership Website: leadership.illinois.edu
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) serves the international population and campus units through advising, immigration services, programming, advocacy, and outreach. They are committed to providing culturally sensitive services of the highest quality, and strive to create an environment that is conducive to a successful educational, personal, and professional experience at Illinois.
International Student and Scholar Services
432 Student Services Building 610 E. John St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-1303, ext.1
Email: isss@illinois.edu Facebook: @IllinoisISSS Instagram: instagram.com/isssillinois/ Twitter: @ISSSIllinois Website: isss.illinois.edu YouTube: youtube.com/ISSSatIllinois
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CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
ILLINOIS ABROAD AND GLOBAL EXCHANGE
CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
MCKINLEY HEALTH CENTER McKinley Health Center is the campus health center for students at the University of Illinois. The health center is open Monday-Saturday and provides 24/7 Dial-A-Nurse service. McKinley is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, which ensures McKinley’s commitment to providing high quality care. Most services are provided at no charge or at a low cost to students who have paid the mandatory Health Service Fee.
McKinley Health Center 1109 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-2700
McKinley Wellness App: Download today from the App store! Website: mckinley.illinois.edu
NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS The Office of New Student Programs (NSP) is designed to help facilitate the success of all new undergraduate students throughout their first year. The programs and services provided are designed to help students get familiar with campus resources, connect with other students, faculty, and staff, and introduce students to the educational and social opportunities at the University of Illinois. NSP helps to facilitate Welcome Days/Fall Orientation, Parent and Family Summer Orientation, INBOUND, RISE, International Student Orientation, and transfer specific programming.
Office of New Student Programs (NSP) 616 East Green Street – Suite 213 Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-4057
Email: newstudent@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/IllinoisNSP Twitter and Instagram: @nspillinois Website: newstudent.illinois.edu
OFFICE OF INCLUSION AND INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS (OIIR) The Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) is dedicated to providing experiences to the Illinois community that encourage diversity and cross-cultural engagement. OIIR is comprised of eight units: Asian American Cultural Center, Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, Diversity & Social Justice Education, International Education, La Casa Cultural Latina, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center, Native American House and the Women’s Resources Center. OIIR is committed to supporting all students across campus by sponsoring workshops, lectures, and events that explore issues of social justice, intergroup communication, and identity, including Ally trainings, Awards Ceremonies and Congratulatories, I-Connect Diversity and Inclusion workshops, Latino Family Visit Day, Lunch on Us, RISE and many more.
The Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR)
121 Swanlund Administration Building 610 E. John St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-1300
Email: oiir@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/oiir.illinois Website: oiir.illinois.edu
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The Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) promotes cross-cultural understanding of Asian American and Asian international experiences. Programming and resources include ‘The Food for Thought’ weekly lunchtime discussion series, ChaiTime weekly social hours, leadership trainings, art shows, lending library, student internship, and volunteer opportunities.
The Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-9300
Facebook: facebook.com/aaccillinois Twitter: @AACC_Illinois Weekly newsletter sign-up: aacc@illinois.edu Website: oiir.illinois.edu/aacc
n Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center The Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) was the first cultural center on campus and now has a brand new facility. BNAACC serves the University of Illinois community by providing student development activities designed to enhance the campus experience for students of African descent, and by exposing all students to the rich cultures of the African Diaspora. BNAACC programs include 100 STRONG, a retention program for first-year African American students; Food For the Soul, our weekly lunch and learn program that provides students, faculty, staff, and alumni workshops and discussions on issues pertinent to the Black community; Afro Flow Yoga sessions; Cooking with Chef Carrie classes; and the WBML multimedia center. The BNAACC invites all of the Illinois campus and local community to experience the new facility and cultural programming.
Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) 1212 West Nevada St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-2092
Email: bnaacc@illinois.edu Twitter: @BNAACC Website: oiir.illinois.edu/bnaacc
n Diversity and Social Justice Education Diversity & Social Justice Education (DiversityEd) offers programs to create transformational education spaces. DiversityEd coordinates credited courses, workshops, and professional development to improve the campus climate and promote critical thinking both within the university community and in the greater society.
Diversity and Social Justice Education 1001 S. Wright St. (University YMCA building) Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 265-5585
Email: DiversityEd@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/UIUC.DiversityEd Twitter: @DiversityEd Website: oiir.illinois.edu/diversityed
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CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES – CULTURAL CENTERS
THE FOLLOWING UNITS MAKE UP THE CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTERS OF OIIR
CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES – CULTURAL CENTERS
OIIR RESOURCE CENTERS n International Education OIIR International Education enhances opportunities for students to engage with cultures from around the world. The program promotes a deeper campus internationalization through supporting the success of international students, enhancing the global competencies of all students, and creating a meaningful cultural exchange between international and domestic students. OIIR seeks to enhance campus climate by providing transformative learning experiences to the Illinois community that result in an appreciation of diversity and cross-cultural engagement. Programs include iCU intercultural dialogue series, Global Engagement Lounge (GEL), break programs, and Global Leaders Orange and Blue Engagement (GLOBE) program.
International Education 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL 61801
Email: oiir-ie@illinois.edu Website: oiir.illinois.edu/cultural-resource-centers /international-education
n La Casa Cultural Latina La Casa Cultural Latina promotes a welcoming and dynamic atmosphere through the development of educational, cultural, sociopolitical, and social programs that lead to greater recruitment, retention, advancement, and empowerment of Latina/o students. La Casa engages current and future leaders through mentorship, civic engagement, and the promotion of social advocacy. It also provides arenas for the exploration of personal and community identities to increase the understanding of valuing differences. A few of these signature programs include Welcome Week Activities (Paleta Social, Que Pasa @ La Casa), Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino Family Visit Day, Dia de las Madres, Latinx Resilience Network, META (Mentoring and Retention Program), and Latinx Congratulatory Ceremony. En español La Casa Cultural Latina promueve un ambiente dinámico y le da la bienvenida a todos los estudiantes a través del desarrollo de programas educativos, culturales, sociopolíticos y sociales los cuales contribuyen al reclutamiento, retención, progreso, y empoderamiento de los estudiantes Latinos. La Casa motiva a los estudiantes a ser los líderes del mañana a través de actividades comunitarias, participación cívica, e implementa programas de exploración de identidad personal y social que ayudan a nuestros estudiantes a entender los diferentes valores culturales. Todos los estudiantes pueden participar en el éxito académico y profesional a través de programas tales como Actividades de Inicio de Clases, Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Día de Visita Familiar, Día de las Madres, Grupo de Resistencia Latina, programa de Retención (META), y Congratulatoria, entre otros.
La Casa Cultural Latina
1203 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-4950
Email: lacasa@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/lacasauiuc Instagram: @lacasaillinois Twitter: @uiuc_lacasa Website: oiir.illinois.edu/la-casa-cultural-latina
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n LGBT Resource Center The LGBT Resource Center works with campus units to increase awareness and affirmation of LGBTQ people and reduce discrimination and harassment based on gender identities/expressions and sexual orientations. The Resource Center refers LGBTQ students, staff, and faculty to appropriate campus and community support services. In addition, it collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to develop programs to celebrate the LGBTQ presence on campus by organizing and sponsoring events associated with LGBTQIA issues.
LGBT Resource Center 323 Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 244-8863
Email: lgbtrc@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/illinoisLGBTRC Twitter: @illinoisLGBTRC Website: illinois.edu/lgbt-resource-center
n Native American House
Native American House is committed to supporting and empowering Indigenous students and communities through facilitating opportunities for cultural and academic support, engagement, and advocacy. The Native American House welcomes all, while centering the voices and lived experiences of Indigenous peoples.
The Native American House 1206 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 265-0632
Email: NAH@illinois.edu Facebook: @TheNativeAmericanHouse Twitter: @NAHillinois Website: oiir.illinois.edu/native-american-house
n Women’s Resources Center
The Women’s Resources Center (WRC) is responsible for improving the campus climate for womxn students by developing and implementing programs through an intersectional lens. The WRC works to identify personal, social, economic, and political issues that adversely affect women-identified people, and offers support through advocacy, education, financial awards, and social action. The WRC is committed to supporting students in developing their personal and professional selves and welcomes students of all gender-identities to participate in our experiences. Join us for free programs featuring speakers, performances, films, panels, and workshops!
Women’s Resource Center
616 E. Green St., Suite 202 (next to McDonald’s upstairs) Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 222-3137
Email: womenscenter@illinois.edu Social Media: @IllinoisWRC Website: oiir.illinois.edu /womens-center
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OFFICE OF MINORITY STUDENT AFFAIRS (OMSA) The Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) provides advocacy, advising, and academic support services for first-generation, low-income, and a host of historically underrepresented or underserved student communities at the University of Illinois. The OMSA’s services include academic mentoring, coaching, and referral services; tutoring, supplemental instruction, and study skills development; and an array of events that celebrate and enhance student success. OMSA is also home to four federal TRIO programs including the TRIO Student Support Services Program and the TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program. For more information, please contact us in our Main Office or visit us in our Academic Services Center.
OMSA’s Main Office
Student Services Building, Suite 130 610 East John Street (217) 333-0054 Website: omsa.illinois.edu
OMSA’s Academic Service Center
1103 W. Oregon Street, Suite E Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-7547
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID (OSFA) The goal of the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) is to assist families in securing the resources necessary to fund their student’s education. Illinois awards scholarships based on a variety of factors including: academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. Academic awards and merit-based scholarships are awarded through the departments and colleges on campus and are reported to OSFA. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. Financial aid offers may consist of several types of aid, such as grants, scholarships, loans, and federal work study. The total amount of aid offered is designed to cover the cost of attendance, which includes: tuition and fees, housing and meals, as well as books and supplies. The tuition and fee amounts used in the cost of attendance budgets are based on full-time enrollment of 12 or more credit hours.
Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) Student Services Arcade 620 East John Street Champaign, IL 61820
Email: finaid@illinois.edu Phone: (217) 333-0100 Website: osfa.illinois.edu
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The Office of Volunteer Programs (OVP) offers students a one-shop stop to learn about on and off campus volunteer opportunities. With students, we explore service activities they enjoy doing, discuss community and world topics that interests them, and provide them with the resources to consider engagement with community groups, campus offices, and/or registered student organizations. Students can participate in campus donation drives, service trips, and service day projects organized by the OVP to meet new people and to enhance their service identities. We host a virtual community service fair to enable students to learn about the mission and needs of community agencies. Additionally, students can apply to spend their junior or senior year designing a signature volunteer project/program for the OVP, as the Barbara Seaquist Williams Intern. To learn more about Volunteer Programs, students can find us in the Illini Union or on social media. Lastly, as a parent or family member, if you attended the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and worked within the Office of Volunteer Programs or were a member of Volunteer Illini Projects (VIP), share your volunteer story with your son or daughter and then sign our alumni yearbook at go.illinois.edu/VolunteerYearBook to share your experiences with us.
Office of Volunteer Programs 288 Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 300-8757, prompt 2
Email: ovp@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/uiovp Website: studentengagement.illinois.edu
PARKING DEPARTMENT The Parking Department is committed to being innovative, delivering high quality of services, and providing excellent customer service to all on the University of Illinois campus. The parking system is comprised of over 140 surface parking lots of various sizes and five parking structures. In all, the system contains 15,750 parking spaces including over 1,700 metered spaces. For visitor parking information please visit our website, send us an email, or reach out to us via phone Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
UI Parking Department
1201 W. University Avenue Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-3530
Email: parkingcomments@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/UIParkingDept Twitter: @ILParkingDept Website: parking.illinois.edu
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PUBLIC SAFETY Student safety is the foremost priority of the University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD). UIPD provides all the services of a traditional police department and also incorporates resources specifically tailored for a college campus – like emergency response, security cameras, SafeWalks, sexual assault resources, crime prevention services, and other critical safety functions. UIPD strives to keep everyone informed of ongoing public safety issues. Parents and family members may subscribe for emergency alerts by texting “IlliniAlert” to 226787. You may subscribe for crime advisories by visiting go.illinois.edu/crime. UIPD works very closely with local municipal police agencies, students, faculty, and staff to further the university’s academic mission by providing a safe place where campus community members can excel academically and professionally.
University Police Department 1110 W. Springfield Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-1216
Email: police@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/UIpolice Instagram: @uipolice Twitter: @UIPD Website: police.illinois.edu
REGISTERED ORGANIZATIONS (RO) OFFICE With more than 1,800 organizations at the University of Illinois, students are sure to find one that excites them and matches their interests and hobbies. If by some chance your student doesn’t find one to join they can start their own organization! For students looking to get involved, there are two resource fairs that connect students directly to student groups; Quad Day in the fall and the RSO Involvement Fair in the spring. In addition, through U of I Connections, program staff is available to meet one-on-one with interested students to help navigate overall campus involvement opportunities anytime during the academic year. There is also numerous workshops and programs designed for Registered Organizations to help provide the overall student engagement experience.
Student Engagement, Registered Organizations (RO) Office (217) 300-8757
Email: getinvolved@illinois.edu Website: studentengagement.illinois.edu
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The Student Assistance Center, a unit within the Office of the Dean of Students, is a collaborative resource that promotes the holistic growth and development of University of Illinois students, whether inside or outside the classroom, or on or off-campus. To that end, we partner with students, faculty, staff, and families to address barriers to students’ academic or social stability; or, other concerns or behaviors that may cause distress in our community. We strive to foster a community of care in which all members have a personal responsibility to themselves and each other. The Student Assistance Center helps students understand university policies and procedures, connect to campus and community resources, and provides support to students experiencing crisis situations. The Off-Campus Community Living team strives to empower students to identify an off-campus home and be engaged in constructive relationships with neighbors, landlords, and community leaders. Specific services of the Student Assistance Center include issuance of student absence letters, coordination of medical withdrawals and subsequent re-entry, review of off-campus leases and strategies to address landlord concerns, oversight of the Emergency Dean program, and making referrals for resources to help students address a broad array of issues that may be impacting their success at the university. Our staff is ready to provide support and assistance! Appointments (typically 30 minutes) are available Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm and may be scheduled by calling (217) 333-0050. If you have previously met with one of the deans in the Student Assistance Center, feel free to reach out directly to that person to schedule. Although appointments are recommended, the Student Assistance Center offers drop-in hours from 10am-3pm, Monday-Friday, during which time you can meet with a dean to begin a conversation about a presenting issue/concern. Drop-in appointments are usually relatively short and are intended for addressing specific questions. Following this initial meeting, the dean may suggest a follow-up appointment for further discussion/assistance. Questions? Feel free to email us at helpdean@illinois.edu.
Student Assistance Center 300 Turner Student Services Building 610 E. John Street Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-0050
Email: helpdean@illinois.edu Website: odos.illinois.edu/community-of-care
Off-Campus Community Living
Email: off-campuscommunityliving@illinois.edu Website: occl.illinois.edu
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES The mission of the Student Legal Services (SLS) office is to provide preventive legal education, legal counseling and advice, and individual representation (in Champaign County courts) to students in order to enhance student life and student knowledge of their rights and responsibilities and to positively impact student retention. Students should begin the process at the SLS webpage selecting “How To Schedule an Appointment.” PDF files of the brochures and PowerPoints from public presentations on many topics are available online under “Resources”. Many brochures, presentations, and court and legal documents are also available in translated languages.
Student Legal Services Office 324 Illini Union 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-9053
Email: studentlegalservice@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/Illinois.sls Instagram: @illinois.sls Twitter: @sls_illinois Website: odos.illinois.edu/sls
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TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Campus Tech Support Technology Services provides students with technology support. Services include campus login (NetID), email, Wi-Fi, classroom technologies, online file storage, and others. Our Help Desk staff is available to assist your student with campus technology questions. Free and Discounted Software The U of I WebStore offers hundreds of applications that can be downloaded to students’ personal devices. Some software, including Microsoft Office 365 is free for all students. We ask students to check with their department to find out software requirements for their program of study.
Technology Services Help Desk 1211 Digital Computer Laboratory 1304 W. Springfield Ave. Urbana IL 61801 (217) 244-7000
Download software: webstore.illinois.edu Email: consult@illinois.edu Website: techservices.illinois.edu
VETERAN STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES The mission of Veteran Student Support Services (VSSS) in the Chez Veterans Center is to serve student veterans, active duty military personnel, National Guard and Reserve members, and their qualifying dependents by providing excellence in outreach, student support services, and advocacy. Our vision is for student veterans, active duty personnel, National Guard and Reserve members, and their qualifying dependents to succeed at Illinois and reach their full potential as ethical leaders and engaged citizens.
Chez Veterans Center Room 1015 908 W. Nevada St. Urbana, Illinois 61801 (217) 300-6704
Email: jsakowsk@illinois.edu Facebook: facebook.com/ChezVeteransCenter Twitter: @CVCatIllinois Website: veterans.illinois.edu
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Theaters in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts seat about 4,000 and annually host 350+ student and professional performances, as well as commencements, lectures, and other events, many of them free
46,000 Artifacts of global cultures at the Spurlock Museum
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Area studies libraries, including one of the larger engineering libraries in the country, a state-ofthe-art agricultural library, and world-renowned rare book and manuscript library
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Works of art at Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion’s permanent collection, KAM hosts highcaliber temporary exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs
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Items mark one of the largest public university libraries in the world
1,000,000+ Visitors to the online catalog every week
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UNIVERSITY BURSAR An Explanation of University Bursar University Bursar is the central billing and payment unit of the University of Illinois. The office is responsible for managing student account transactions and collecting payment for the university. It is different than the Office of Student Financial Aid as it is not involved with awarding and processing student financial aid loans and grants. If students have questions about charges or credits on their student account or need information about making payments to the university for their student account balance, University Bursar is the office to contact. University Bursar also handles inquiries regarding refunds for student account overpayments. To get started, visit our website at paymybill.uillinois.edu and select “University Bursar Checklist” under the New Students section. Please feel free to contact us at bursarhelp@uillinois. edu with any questions you have about our services and policies.
Authorized Payers and FERPA When students designate a parent/guardian as an Authorized Payer, they are giving University Bursar permission to discuss their student account information with the designated person. This is very important if you will be helping your student with their college expenses. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits us from providing specific account information to anyone other than the student, unless we have a release from the student or proof that the student is a dependent of the person requesting the student account information. Authorized Payer access gives a student’s parent/guardian their own login ID and password to access the student account billing information and make payments online. Authorized Payers will receive an email reminding them to view their student account for recent activity and to pay any amount due by the due date. Visit our website at paymybill.uillinois.edu and select Authorized Payers under the Billing section for instructions on how to set up Authorized Payers.
statements. Visit our website at paymybill.uillinois.edu and select ‘Viewing My Student Account’ under the Billing section for instructions on accessing student account information online.
Payment Options
Fall, spring, and summer tuition, fees, and housing charges will be posted online in September, February, and June respectively. The payment due date is the 28th of each month. The student (or their Authorized Payer) can pay the student account online with an electronic check or credit card; pay in person with a personal check or money order; or send a check through the mail. We accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We only accept credit card payments online, and there is a nonrefundable 2.4% service fee added to all credit card payments. University Bursar also offers semester payment plans for payment of tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board charges. If you have a ‘College Illinois! Pre-paid 529’ savings plan, you can also use those credits to pay your student account. Visit the Payments section of our website at paymybill.uillinois.edu to find out more about our payment options, payment mailing address, and instructions to make a payment online.
The Student Account
University Bursar emails students and Authorized Payers as a reminder to view their student account for recent activity and to pay any amount due by the due date. The student account is available online for students and Authorized Payers to view and print. This includes all student account transactions such as payments received, charges, and credits for tuition, fees, and housing. The university does not mail paper billing
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Be sure to mark your calendar with the due date so you don’t forget! Delinquent charges are subject to a late payment charge of $1.00 or 1.5%, whichever is greater, per month on any amount not paid when due. Such accounts will also be billed a past due charge of $2.00 per month in addition to the late payment charge.
under the ‘Refunds’ section for instructions on enrolling in direct deposit.
Refunds and Direct Deposit
The majority of student account refunds are generated by financial aid credits. However, credit balances may also result from other overpayment transactions such as tuition, fees, library and parking credits, security deposit refunds, and duplicate payments. Students are sent an email to their university email account whenever a refund is processed on their account. All refunds are processed electronically by direct deposit, so make sure to enroll in direct deposit early. Direct deposit is the electronic transfer of funds into a checking or savings account. It is the quickest, safest, and most efficient way to receive a refund. We maintain strict confidentiality with all bank account information. Visit our website at paymybill.uillinois.edu and select ‘Direct Deposit’
University Bursar is responsible for managing student account transactions and collecting payment for the university. University Bursar is the office to contact with questions about charges or credits on the student account or information about making payments to the university for the student account balance. University Bursar also handles inquiries regarding refunds for student account credit balances.
University Bursar
100 Henry Administration Building 506 S.Wright St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-2180 Email: bursarhelp@uillinois.edu Website: paymybill.uillinois.edu
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION The goal of the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) is to assist families in securing the resources necessary to fund their student’s education. Last year, over $961 million in financial aid funds were administered, and 69% of University of Illinois students received financial aid. Most aid awarded by the Financial Aid Office is needbased and is awarded using information from the FAFSA. The information your student provides on the application for admission will be used for consideration of all available merit-based scholarships. Since the university has a limited availability of merit-based aid, the awarding process can be very selective.
OSFA establishes cost of attendance budgets that are used to determine financial aid eligibility. Students and their families are provided with a reasonable estimate of the cost of attendance, including allowances for tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, and other expenses. The tuition and fee amounts used in the cost of attendance budgets are based on full-time enrollment of 12 or more credit hours. Visit cost.illinois.edu for a complete explanation and list of tuition and fees.
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Financial Wellness For College Students
Kathy Sweedler, Consumer Economics Educator, University of Illinois Extension
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tudent loans, rental agreements, car purchases, employment contracts plus day to day spending – all in the life of a college student! Between the ages of 18 to 25 years old, people go from spending money on fun to significant financial decisions that can affect them for many years. Launching young adults includes helping them develop healthy financial behaviors.
anticipated. Adjust the spending plan early in the school year before too much spending has occurred. When expenses are higher than anticipated in one category, then spending in another area must be decreased or more money (income) must be found. In summary, to help manage money effectively at college, take time to:
A good place to start is to help your student develop a spending plan. To begin, sit down with your student and make a list of all anticipated expenses. Include expenses that you plan to pay for as well as expenses your student will be responsible for. Do your best to estimate costs. You may find the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s estimates at osfa.illinois.edu/cost to be helpful.
3. Decide together who will be responsible for paying which costs.
Once you have a list of expenses, talk about who will pay what. This is a good time for students to understand all of the expenses related to independent living including car and health insurance, car maintenance, clothing, food, and more. While you may still be paying some of these expenses, students need to be aware that these are expenses they will be paying in the not too distant future.
• Will your student be receiving financial aid?
• Does part of their financial aid package include work study?
• Do you expect your student to work part-time during college? If so, which expenses are expected to be paid for by financial aid or wages? If so, which expenses are expected to be paid for by financial aid or wages? Now is the time to be clear about your expectations as well as to listen to your student’s ideas. The next step is to build a monthly spending plan (budget). People have an easier time managing their spending when it is clear how much money is available to spend and what expenses are anticipated during a short time period such as one month. A monthly plan lets you and your student check if your plan is working before too many problems can occur. The University of Illinois Extension’s Financial Wellness program offers several budgeting tools (such as an Excel budget form) at go.illinois. edu/FinancialWellness. Also, Peer Educators are happy to meet with students to help them establish a spending plan. To know if the spending plan is working, your student will need to keep track of where their money is going. This is a great habit to develop and especially useful during times of transition! Encourage students to jot down their spending once a day or as they spend money – cell phone apps work well for this! It may be that after a month or two at college, the spending plan will need to be adjusted. Perhaps an expense category was missed or some costs are more than
1. List all anticipated costs. 2. Determine all sources of anticipated income. 4. Develop a monthly spending plan. 5. Check how the spending plan is working and make revisions as needed. As more financial decisions arise, there are several resources on campus. Visit the Student Money Management Center website, which has many resources including webinars, financial literacy digital badges, and a parent e-newsletter at www.studentmoney. uillinois.edu. Also, Financial Planning for Young Adults, is an online, free resource at www.coursera.org/learn/financial-planning/ from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Learning about finances is a lifelong process. While we can’t expect college students to be experienced money managers and not make mistakes, we can help them start out right with a little planning. Now is a good opportunity to talk to your student about finances. Don’t hesitate to contact University of Illinois Extension’s Financial Wellness for College Students program for help. University of Illinois Extension’s Financial Wellness for College Students program helps students manage their money effectively and make wise financial decisions. A wide variety of one-on-one assistance is available to students on topics such as budgeting, managing credit, and utilizing job benefits. Students can meet with a peer educator free of charge by appointment or during office hours. In addition, student-targeted financial education resources and contact information can be found on our website, www.go.illinois. edu/FinancialWellness, Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ FinancialWellnessUIE as well as our brand new blog, Be Centsible at extension.illinois.edu/blogs/be-centsible.
Financial Wellness for College Students University of Illinois Email: uie-financialwellness@illinois.edu Website: go.illinois.edu/FinancialWellness To schedule an appointment with a Peer Educator: uie-financialwellness@illinois.edu
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION HEALTH INSURANCE Understanding Student Health Insurance Kimberly Dalluge, Department Manager, Student Health Insurance
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he university requires all students on campus be covered by health insurance. To ensure this, one of the fees assessed to eligible students is enrollment in the Student Health Insurance Plan. The university recommends all students remain enrolled under the Student Health Insurance Plan during their years at the university. This plan is compliant with the Affordable Care Act and designed to meet the needs of full and part-time students. A brief outline is listed below: 1. Students can go to any doctor, any hospital, anywhere in the world. Most benefits are 80/20, paid at 80% of Usual and Customary charges. If the student chooses to go to a UnitedHealthcare Options PPO network provider, they can receive discounts in addition to 80%. 2. There are low deductibles per insured person per plan year for outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room visits. For current benefits please go to our website: si.illinois.edu and click on ‘Forms’. 3. Prescription drugs are covered when dispensed at most pharmacies or at McKinley Health Center. Copays or coinsurance may vary based on the medication obtained. 4. If the student believes that their private medical plan is comparable to the Student Health Insurance Plan, they may file to opt out of the University Plan. This can only be done during the Enrollment/Change Period. Check the Student Health Insurance website for dates and waiver application requirements. Waivers cover the semester during which they were submitted and are in effect continually through the end of that academic year. Below are questions students should consider before opting out of the insurance:
Q. Is the Urbana-Champaign area included within your health insurance carrier benefit coverage area? A. The Student Health Insurance Plan can be used anywhere in the world. Q. Does your insurance plan require referrals and pre-authorizations? A. There ARE prior authorization requirements, however only on Rx benefits and vary by prescription. Students can review the PDL (Prescription Drug List) on the Student Health Insurance website to determine whether or not their Rx will be subject to this requirement. Reinstatement: If a student has previously waived the Student Health Insurance Plan, they do have the option to reinstate into the plan assuming they are registered in a manner in which the fee may be assessed. There are typically two types of reinstatements and with either, approval is not guaranteed. Please contact the Student Health Insurance office for more information. Extension of coverage: Students who are not registered during a semester may elect to extend their coverage, provided they were registered and enrolled in the plan the previous semester and are returning the following semester. This can only be done during the Enrollment/Change Period. If a student has to leave school for a semester, coverage is available for those students who meet the extension requirements. It is the duty of the Student Health Insurance Office to ensure all students have the insurance coverage they need. Acting as a liaison between the student body and the plan’s underwriter, UnitedHealthcare, Student Resources, our office is here to assist students through all Student Health Insurance related processes.
Q. Can I keep the Student Health Insurance plan if my hours fall below full time hours?
Student Health Insurance Office
A. With our plan, part time eligible students can have coverage no matter how many hours they are taking.
McKinley Health Center Room 29 1109 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL 61801-3620 (217) 333-0165
Email: insure@illinois.edu Website: si.illinois.edu
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Parents and FERPA Parents can sometimes feel marginalized by the lack of academic information they receive from their child’s college, especially when the price tag warrants a high degree of their attention. The following information is provided to help parents understand student record privacy issues in the higher education setting. What Is FERPA? In 1974, federal law was enacted, in part, to protect the right of students to have an accurate educational record, protected from disclosure without their permission, and otherwise accessed only by school officials with a legitimate educational need to see the data. This law, known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, FERPA, forms the basis for Illinois policies now in place. An annual notification to students of their FERPA rights explaining how they can inspect or correct their educational record, gives lists of data custodians of student record information, differentiates between public data (i.e., directory information) and confidential data, and instructs students on how to suppress the release of public information. This policy is found in Article 3, Part 6 of the Student Code. What Does FERPA Mean For Me? The portion of the law that is significant to parents transfers all rights of the act to the student as soon as he or she enters the higher education setting. Article 99.5 (a) states, “When a student becomes an eligible student, the rights accorded to, and consent required of, parents under this part transfer from the parents to the student.” At Illinois, this applies on the first day of instruction, even if the student is under 18 years of age and is indefinite. The full text of the act and frequently asked questions can be found on the Department of Education website. All student data maintained by Illinois is part of the educational record, including, but not limited to, all biographical, application, and matriculation data. Other than public information classified as directory information, there’s to be no release of the educational record to any party without the express written consent of the student. If your child has chosen to suppress his or her directory information, there’s less information to share. Instead, all staff are instructed to say, “There’s no information available for any student by that name.” The university must comply with these federal regulations or be subject to penalties, which could include loss of federal funding. A few occasions exist in which a parent may have access to information in his or her child’s record. These include when a student gives written permission to release the information, when the parent can prove dependency status on a federal income tax statement (see the Student Code, Article 3-603 and 3-609), and, in limited circumstances, when a student has violated campus rules or other laws governing the use of alcohol or controlled substances (see the Student Code, Article 3-603). In a divorce situation, both parents are accorded the right to the record even if only one of the parents has proven dependency.
This clear-cut regulation can be frustrating for parents who have previously been privy to the details of their child’s educational history. Our best advice is to talk to your child. Remain involved and ask questions about their classes, their schedule, and their degree requirements. Following are some suggestions: • Confirm that your child is taking classes that fulfill the general education requirements. • Make sure that your child is on top of advising appointments, has selected all courses for early registration, and knows about their time ticket (or early registration time assignment). • If your child is a senior, confirming that they have added their name to the applicable graduation list and have met with their college records officer. • Request that your student set up a login and password for you to access tuition and fee charges so you can see the itemized bill and payments. • Request to see specific information, including printouts from the student information system (Student Self-Service) that shows your child’s schedule, their academic history, grades (midterm and final), and GPA. • Request that your child order an official university transcript (an $8 fee required). • Request that your child print out their degree audit, which shows progress toward degree requirements and what’s still needed (questions about this report should be referred to the college office). Where Can I Go For More Information? Along with parents, university staff play an important role in the transition of a child from a dependent teen to an independent young adult. Even though they can’t release specific information about student academics to parents, they can respond to general questions about campus policy or how to handle a hypothetical situation. Remember, they’re interested in and concerned about the progress and success of each student. We want each individual to mature in ability to manage time, organize, and establish life skills, both academic and emotional. Your child’s college dean is also available to assist with general questions pertaining to undergraduate academics. You shouldn’t hesitate to contact the Office of the Dean of Students if you have an emergency or other threatening concern about your student. The Office of the Registrar can assist students with course registration, tuition and fee assessment, transcripts, diplomas, Good Student Discount forms, and enrollment verification.
Office of the Registrar 901 W. Illinois St. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-2034
Email: registration@illinois.edu Website: registrar.illinois.edu
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SPECIAL EVENT WEEKENDS Make hotel reservations now for these weekend events! Be sure to check the Illini Union Hotel, conveniently located on campus. Because of the popularity of these events, most local hotels book up one year in advance. Be sure to ask if hotels have a waiting list and request to be added to it. Often, visitors find they cannot keep their reservations, and rooms do become available, especially in the month leading up to the events. • Homecoming 2021 is scheduled for October 3-9. For more information about the exciting events taking place, visit homecoming.illinois.edu.The Illini football team will take on Purdue. Go Illini! • Dads Weekend 2021 will be October 29-31. The Dads Association will be organizing multiple events including tickets to sporting events, a Pre-Game BBQ to the Illini football game against Iowa, an evening concert, a 5K, Sunday brunch and more! Registration information and other Dads weekend events will be available July 2021 at union.illinois.edu/PFPO.
• Moms Weekend 2022 will be April 1-3. The Moms Association will be hosting events and will be participating in the ‘Annual Craft Show’. Information will be available February 2022 at union.illinois.edu /PFPO. • Commencement 2022 is scheduled for May 14. Information is available at commencement.illinois.edu.
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ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC RESOURCES
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cademic advisors and tutoring centers play a major role in a student’s collegiate career. Academic advisors are tasked to assist students with organizing their timeline to take certain classes as well as offer advice on how to achieve their academic goals. Tutoring centers offer a space for students to seek academic assistance when necessary. These two resources are helpful both in transitioning a high school graduate into the college environment and supporting their progress towards graduation. Each department in every college has an advising center available to students. This is where academic advisors speak with students concerning which courses they should take according to the goals the advisors and students set together. To find an academic advisor or to make an appointment, a student can go to their department’s website and click on the advising tab. There, an advisor’s name and
email address is available to schedule an appointment. Students are normally contacted before the beginning of their freshman year with the name and contact information of their academic advisor. During Summer Registration, advisors guide students through the class selection process, introducing the terminology, and necessary steps to properly register for classes. This paves the way for students to correctly register for classes in later semesters. Similar to advising, every college has its own designated tutoring center. Tutors are available for most general education courses as well as a number of core classes. Tutoring allows students the opportunity to receive academic help on a more individual basis, especially if a student is hesitant to ask
questions in a classroom setting. It also helps by staying on track with the material on a weekly basis. In addition to providing tutoring centers with free tutors, most colleges also provide students with a list of private tutors for hire for students who prefer that option. For additional academic assistance, professors list office hours where a student can visit and ask questions. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Additionally, most professors have a list of teaching assistants (TAs) who provide separate office hours throughout the week. While students can choose to visit either the professor or a TA, there is usually greater flexibility in finding a TA that works with a student’s schedule. Information on tutoring centers is normally available on individual class websites. Some individual classes have specific tutoring opportunities that are specific to the material within that course. Professors and TAs normally have additional office hours throughout the week for specific classes. For example, general chemistry classes have regular TA office hours as well as a supplemental chemistry tutoring center for every undergraduate chemistry class. One advantage to utilizing the resources of a tutoring center is the opportunity to work with a TA that in all likelihood has taken the class themselves and can provide students with useful study tips. Additional campus tutoring is provided by other campus units, such as Disability Resources and Educations Services (DRES) and the Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA). If a student clicks ‘Academic Support’ on the DRES homepage, a ‘Campus Tutoring’ tab will appear where students can choose from a list of topics. OMSA has a Tutoring & Instructional Service tab on its homepage that students can directly click. From there, students can access a link to walk-in hours for different subjects as well as a way to make an appointment with individual tutors. The campus is committed to the success of all students. This is why advisors, professors, TAs, and tutors make themselves available to assist students with their academic needs. Taking advantage of these resources can have a significant positive impact on a student’s academic career.
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W E L C O M E T O T H E I L L I N O I S F A M I LY IMPORTANTDATES DATES TO IMPORTANT TOREMEMBER REMEMBER
FALL SEMESTER 2021
SPRING SEMESTER 2022
August
Instruction Begins .............................. 23
September
Labor Day (No Classes) ....................... 6 Tuition Payment Due .......................... 28
October
Homecoming ..................................... 3-9 Dads Weekend .............................. 29-31
November
Fall Break ...................................... 20-28 *Undergrad Residence Halls Close .... 20 *Undergrad Residence Halls Reopen... 28 Instruction Resumes .......................... 29
December
Instruction Ends ................................... 8 Reading Day ........................................ 9 Final Exams .................................. 10-17 *Undergrad Halls Close for Winter Break ......................... 18
January
Undergrad Residence Halls Reopen ...16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes).17 Instruction Begins .............................. 18
February
Tuition Payment Due .......................... 28
March
Undergrad Residence Halls Close ..... 13 Spring Break ................................. 12-20 *Undergrad Residence Halls Reopen..............................................20 Instruction Resumes .......................... 21
April
Moms Weekend ................................ 1-3
May
Instruction Ends ................................... 4 Reading Day ........................................ 5 Final Exams .................................... 6-13 Commencement ................................. 14 *Undergrad Residence Halls Close .... 14
*Dates are subject to change.
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ILLINI UNION PARENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS OFFICE ILLINI FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE Moms Association Board of Directors
Dads Association Board of Directors
President: Marilyn Rowley
President: David Foster (85)
Vice President of Membership: Diane Haff
Vice President: Larry Mason
Vice President of Internal Communications/Secretary: Andrea Sarver
Treasurer: Dan Dion
Vice Presidents of External Communications: Mayura Kumar & Debi Lilly
Secretary: Martin Matushek
Vice President of Scholarships and Awards: Mei Najim
Immediate Past President: Greg Allen
Vice Presidents of Fundraising: Janet Gow & Sarah Collum
Directors: Jeff Boykin Joe Gainer Mark Jacquot (83) Gary Johnson (92, 07) Marc Mattson Eric Perrin Steve Raquel Jim Roach (87, 90) Mark Sohns Rob Villa Greg Allen Jeff Boykin Walter Freeman Tom Kavanagh David Mann
2021-2022
Treasurer: Jennifer Jaquet Immediate Past President: Maureen Tholen Directors: Donna Anglin Julie Dykstra Rena Enblom Xiaohong Li Rebecca (Becky) McGreal Margo Ban Jennifer Deutsch Kristen Miller Victoria Hayden Lisa Martin Debra Walker Dawn Ramos
Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office Zuri White, Program Manager Whitney Welsh, Program Specialist
2021-2022