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Welcome Week 2026 Family Events

Welcome New Illinois Families!!

We are excited to meet you and hope you will get involved in our parent and family programs. Move-In Week is an important time for you and your student. Since this is an important time for you to start your relationship with the University of Illinois, we invite you to our Family Send-Off programs. There are several ways for you and your student to connect with the University of Illinois during Move-In Week.

Family Send-Off Events


Family Send-Off Session #1 Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Time: 3-4pm Location: Anniversary Plaza (Behind the Illini Union)	Family Send-Off Session #2 Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Time: 3-4pm Location: Anniversary Plaza (Behind the Illini Union)
Family Send-Off Session #3 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 3-4pm Location: Anniversary Plaza (Behind the Illini Union)

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