University of Illinois Student & Parent Resources

Congratulations on joining the Illini family!

The greater Champaign County area is a better place to live, work, and visit because of the University of Illinois and the students and faculty that make it Outside of Ordinary.

For parents, we know how difficult it is to send your students to a new community to be on their own. Students, our staff has also been in your shoes, coming to the University of Illinois for their studies and learning about the community they now call home. We're here to provide you with the resources you need to make your time in Champaign-Urbana feel like home. 

Stay tuned to our social media channels so you can stay up-to-date on all that's happening in your new home! Use #OutsideOfOrdinary to share your experiences with us.
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For any additional information or questions, contact us at 217-351-4133 or marketing@visitchampaigncounty.org. We're here to help!

 

Print & Digital Resources

 

Champaign County Area Experience Guide 

This comprehensive guide will give you an inside look into what makes this community Outside of Ordinary, from live music to local foods.

The annual publication is published annually in August.

 

Seasonal Checklists 
Contains information on top events, community facts & rankings, top spots for food & drink, selfie stops, and volunteer opportunities.

 

Virtual Experiences

ARTS & CULTURE

MUSEUMS

OUTDOOR SPACES

AGRICULTURE ADVENTURES

BREWERIES

CULINARY SCENE


COMMUNITY VIDEOS

OUTSIDE OF ORDINARY

MAKING MEMORIES

WHERE THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS


Helpful Tips for Parents

In an effort to make visiting your student at their new home as easy as possible, we have a few helpful tips to make it less stressful:

 

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