Open Events

When you sign up for IlliniFest, you'll register for all the events you're planning to attend the day of the big event and will receive an agenda of those events via email. Note that the following events don't require registration, so if you have some free time in your schedule, we encourage you to check them out, too!

List of Open Events

Event Time Location
9:00a–12:00p Illini Union, Room C & South Lounge
Hear from a variety of campus resources, including Housing, Campus Recreation, Disability Resources and Educational Services, The Career Center, and more! This is an open house event, so feel free to drop by at any point between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
9:00a–12:00p Illini Union, Rooms 103 & 104
Experience all the College of ACES has to offer during our open house! Stop by to talk with students, faculty, and staff from each of our departments, and learn about all of the majors we offer our students. Mingle with some of our Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and get your questions answered by our academic programs staff. We can't wait to meet you!
9:00a–3:00p Siebel Center for Design
Have a question? Stop by the College of Fine and Applied Arts Information Table in Siebel Center for Design. Don't forget to pick up an exclusive FAA sticker sheet!
10:00a–12:00p Freer Hall Atrium
Visit with the Department of Health and Kinesiology to explore undergraduate programs in Community Health, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (I-Health), and Kinesiology. Advisors, faculty, and students will be available to answer questions about our programs and the student experience in the College of Applied Health Sciences!
10:00a–12:00p Speech & Hearing Science Building, Room 110
Visit with the Department of Speech and Hearing Science to explore their major in Speech and Hearing Science. Advisors, faculty, and students will be available to answer questions about the program and the student experience in the College of Applied Health Sciences!
10:00a–12:00p Chez Veterans Center
The Chez Veterans Center serves all military-connected students! Tour our space with a student or faculty member and learn about the benefits and services available for military-connected students, veterans, National Guard, Reserve, and dependents of military members on campus.
10:00a–2:00p North West Corner of the Armory
10:00a–2:00p Presby Hall
Visit Presby Hall to see an example of a private certified housing facility and dine in their dining room.
10:30a–2:00p Bromley Hall
Visit Bromley Hall to see an example of a private certified housing facility and dine in their dining room.
11:00a–1:00p Armory House
Visit Armory House to see an example of a private certified housing facility and dine in their dining room.
11:00a–2:00p Hendrick House
Visit Hendrick House to see an example of a private certified housing facility and dine in their dining room.
11:00a–2:00p Illini Tower
Visit Illini Tower to see an example of a private certified housing facility and dine in their dining room.
11:00a–2:00p Newman Hall
Visit Newman Hall to see an example of a private certified housing facility and dine in their dining room.
12:00p–3:00p Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Explore historical and cultural sites around campus during the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scavenger Hunt. Participate by visiting and taking pictures at places that represent and celebrate the diversity of Illinois. When completed, visit our office for a University of Illinois souvenir!
1:00p–2:30p Campbell Hall
Stop by the College of Media Informational Fair and learn about getting involved in student and community media organizations on campus. Meet current students as they share their involvement experiences and answer questions about a variety of media-related opportunities!
1:00p–2:30p Campbell Hall
Join us for a tour of our NEW state-of-the-art TV studio! Learn about the different broadcasting opportunities including Good Morning Illini and Illini Sports Night. Current students and staff will be on hand to show you around and share their experiences working in a fully functioning TV studio!
1:00p–3:00p Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center
Take a tour and learn more about the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center! Recently named the 2023 Cultural Center of the Year, BNAACC promotes the individual, social, cultural, and academic well-being of Black students at Illinois.
1:00p–3:00p 1001 Huff Hall (Khan Annex)
Visit with the Department of Recreation, Sport, and Tourism to explore their major in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism! Advisors, faculty, and students will be available to answer questions about the program and the student experience in the College of Applied Health Sciences.
1:00p–3:00p Business Instructional Facility
Learn more about majors and opportunities in Gies Business during Explore Gies! Guests can explore the exceptional opportunities, acdaemic programs, and more during our resource fair and receive facility tours. Learn from different areas and get a prize!
1:00p–4:00p La Casa Cultural Latina
Stop by La Casa Cultural Latina for a tour of our space, learn about our 50 year history, and connect with one of our Richard Chavez Ambassadors.
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