113
countries represented on campus
50
U.S. states represented on campus
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Meet Our Students
Every Illini has a journey. These are their stories.
Taofik
Just 15 years old when he began college, Taofik became an integral part of the engineering and business colleges and interned with 4 (!) Fortune 500 companies while at UIUC.
Alexis
UIUC student body president Alexis, a first-generation Illini who never settles for less than the best, is working to improve access to mental health resources on campus.
Devon
Future educator and resident advisor for University Housing, Devon is following in her father's footsteps to become an advocate for the next generation.
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
Our Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) supports the academic achievement, personal development, and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented students at UIUC.
Cultural Student Groups
UIUC offers over 200 student groups related to culture and diversity, and you can explore them all before arriving on campus. Don't see what you're looking for? You can always create your own group as an Illini, too!
Additional Resources
- Disability Resources & Educational Services (DRES)
- Inclusive Illinois Events Calendar
- Inclusion in Housing
- International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
- Office for Access & Equity (OAE)
- Office of Inclusion & Intercultural Relations (OIIR)
- Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion