Welcome Week

August 17-23, 2026

Schedule information is tentative and subject to change. More information will be added soon.
All programs are designed specifically for new incoming students.

Select each date to view the events happening that day.

Welcome Week
Welcome Home Illini Banner on Residence Hall

Monday, August 17
Group of International Students

Tuesday, August 18
Families with Map Of the World

Wednesday, August 19
New students in stands playing with large beach ball at Sights and Sounds event in Memorial Stadium

Thursday, August 20
Wide view of New Student Convocation event held in the State Farm Center

Friday, August 21
6 male students holding "Illinois" banners on Anniversary Plaza off the Main Quad

Saturday, August 22
Wide view of Main Quad with large groups of students at Quad Day and the Illini Union in the distance

Sunday, August 23
two students eating together

First Week of Classes & Beyond

Request for Accommodation

If you need disability related accommodations, please contact Gretchen Forman at 217-333-4057 or gforman@illnois.edu. Accommodations include but are not limited to an ASL interpreter, live captioning, and transportation. Questions can be sent to newstudent@illinois.edu.