Diversity
We strive to foster an environment defined by diversity, inclusion, and openness. With new ideas, experiences, and perspectives constantly available to you, our campus provides a space in which all students can succeed on their terms.
#1 most students of color among top-ranked Midwest universities
(NCES)
Cultural Houses
Open to all students, our cultural houses help you celebrate your own heritage and give you a better appreciation for other ways of life. Attend a Food for the Soul discussion with BNAACC or celebrate Día de los Muertos with La Casa!
Un Camino a Sí Misma
At UIUC, Brenda has connected with her Mexican heritage while opening herself up to new experiences through the cultural center La Casa.
113 countries and 50 U.S. states represented on campus
Resource Centers
Our resource centers work to foster an environment that's open, safe, and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and identities, and they offer opportunities for you to network and build support systems on campus.
Academic Support
The Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) provides support services to enhance the academic achievement, personal development, and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented students at UIUC. OMSA offers tutoring, mentoring, advising, and more.
Cultural Student Organizations
OMSA provides support services to enhance the academic achievement, personal development, and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented students at UIUC. OMSA offers tutoring, mentoring, advising, and more.