Life at UIUC
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an original land-grant university, pioneers innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience. Transformative learning experiences here produce alumni who desire to make a significant societal impact.
La Casa Cultural Latina
La Casa embodies the diversity of Latino/a cultures and works to promote the educational, cultural, and sociopolitical advancement of Latino/a students on campus.
Housing
There is an abundance of housing options at UIUC, including residence halls, living-learning communities that cater to students with similar interests, apartments, and living spaces for international students and students with disabilities.
FOOD
Campus Dining
At dining halls, the nutritional value of the food served and the sustainability of production is of the utmost importance to the staff. Chefs and dieticians work hard to create a diverse array of meal options and can create individualized diet plans, if needed.
Restaurants
On Green Street, running through the heart of campus, there are countless restaurants providing fantastic Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Middle Eastern, and Mexican food.
Campus Activities
Recreation Centers
The UIUC campus has two large recreation centers that include indoor basketball courts, indoor tracks, badminton courts, indoor pools, a rock-climbing wall, and a sauna. The ARC location also provides cooking and nutritional wellness classes for students, as well as a pantry stocked with free food to further support student health.
Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
The ARC is one of the largest campus recreation centers in the country. It includes 2 Olympic-sized pools, indoor tracks, a rock-climbing wall, exercise machines, a sauna, and more.
Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE)
Although the smaller of the two recreation centers, CRCE offers an indoor track and pool, multiple gymnasiums, and a variety of exercise machines.
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
There are countless Latino/a RSO's on campus, including Greek organizations, social and cultural clubs, and academic communities, all aiming to enhance the experiences of students at UIUC by providing inclusive environments for personal and professional growth.
Student Associations
Cultural RSOs
Social Justice
I-CAUSE
I-CAUSE is an alliance of undocumented and DACA students and Illinois Staff that work to create an inclusive environment where students can voice their concerns and advocate for policy change
Professional Student Organizations
ALPFA
Association of Latino Professionals for America
Prospanica
Association of Hispanic MBAs and Business Professionals
STEM
SACNAS
Society of Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
Minorities in Health Sciences
Hispanic Organization of Urban Studies and the Environment
Association of Latino Professionals for America
learn more: Hispanic Organization of Urban Studies and the Environment
SHPE
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Education
SEEDS
Strengthening and Empowering Educators of Diverse Statuses
Attractions in the Community
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Krannert Center consistently hosts outstanding performances by the school of music, department of dance, and Illinois Theatre, as well as visiting performance and musical groups.