Campus Life

Make the most of your Illinois experience by getting involved, exploring campus traditions, building community, and taking advantage of the many recreational, cultural, and leadership opportunities available to students.

Get Involved

• Student Organizations (OneIllinois)
  Explore nearly 1,000 registered student organizations, discover events, and connect with fellow Illini who share your interests.
• Start a Student Organization
  Can't find the right organization? Learn how to create and register a new student organization through SODA.
• Fraternity & Sorority Affairs
  Learn about Illinois' fraternity and sorority community, recruitment, leadership, and chapter life.

Recreation & Entertainment

• Campus Recreation
  Stay active with fitness centers, intramural sports, group fitness classes, outdoor recreation, and wellness programs.
• Illini Union
  Study, meet friends, attend campus events, enjoy dining, and discover student activities in the heart of campus.
• Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
  Attend world-class performances, concerts, theater productions, lectures, and community events throughout the year.
• Krannert Art Museum
  Explore free exhibitions featuring art, architecture, design, and collections from around the world.
• Illinois Athletics & State Farm Center
  Cheer on the Fighting Illini and attend NCAA sporting events, concerts, and special events at State Farm Center.

Cultural Communities & Belonging

• Cultural Houses & Resource Centers
  Connect with identity-based communities, cultural programming, leadership opportunities, and welcoming campus spaces.
• The Jeffries Center
  Build community through programs focused on leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, and student success.
• Office of Access & Engagement
  Discover programs and resources that foster belonging, student engagement, and academic success within Gies Business.
• Open Illinois
  Resources, advocacy, and support for undocumented, DACA, mixed-status, and immigrant students.
• Chez Veterans Center
  Supporting veterans, military-connected students, and their families through academic, career, and community resources.

Traditions & Events

• Quad Day
  Kick off the academic year by exploring hundreds of student organizations, meeting new people, and discovering ways to get involved on campus.
• Illinois Homecoming
  Celebrate Illini pride through a week of traditions, events, and activities that bring together students, alumni, and the campus community.
• Family Weekend
  Invite your family to experience campus through special events, performances, athletics, and activities designed for Illini families.
• Illinois Athletics
  Support the Fighting Illini by attending NCAA athletic events and experiencing one of the University's most celebrated traditions.
• Illini Union Events Calendar
  Find concerts, movies, guest speakers, cultural celebrations, and student activities happening throughout the year at the Illini Union.
• Commencement
  Celebrate your achievements as you complete your Illinois journey and join the global network of Gies and Illinois alumni.