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Photo: Ross Floyd THE COLLEGE OF FINE +
APPLIED ARTS IS A VIBRANT
COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS,
DESIGNERS, EDUCATORS,
PERFORMERS, PLANNERS,
AND SCHOLARS.

A nationally ranked institution, the College of Fine + Applied
Arts (FAA) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
is home to a diverse constellation of programs devoted to
training, research, and innovation.

FAA offers the individualized attention you’d find at a small
college within a large, top-tier research university. With its
student-to-faculty ratio of just 9:1 and advanced technical
resources, you get the best of both worlds at FAA. As you
earn a superior education, you can study abroad, engage
in Big Ten sports, choose from more than 1,000 clubs
and student organizations, minor in programs across the
university, and work closely with an award-winning faculty.

CREATE THE FUTURE WITH US!

In My Nature by Stephanie Lenchard Warren, Painting, BFA 2015

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YOUR PASSIONBACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
Theatre: Costume Design BACHELOR OF MUSIC

Dance + Technology EDUCATION (BME)

Music: Composition Theatre: Lighting Design Choral

Music: Music Technology Theatre: Scenic Design General

Music: Musicology (Music History) Theatre: Scenic Technology Instrumental
Theatre: Sound Design
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN URBAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
STUDIES + PLANNING (BAUSP) + Technology ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
Urban Studies + Planning Theatre: Stage Management (BSAS)
Theatre Studies Architectural Studies

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) BACHELOR OF LANDSCAPE MINORS
Art Education ARCHITECTURE (BLA) Architectural Studies
Art History Landscape Architecture Art + Design
Crafts: Metal Art History
Dance BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BM) Community-Based Art Education
Graphic Design Composition: Theory Landscape Studies
Industrial Design Instrumental Performance Music
New Media Jazz Performance Theatre
Painting Musicology (Music History) Urban Studies + Planning
Photography Open Studies
Sculpture Vocal Performance
Theatre: Acting

“U of I is an amazing place that will be
extremely challenging, but it will train
you so that you can function in a very

intelligent and proactive way.”

AARON WHITE
Dance, BFA 2011

Yaxuan Shi, Landscape Architecture, BLA 2016 The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is considered
a “Public Ivy,” one of a handful of public schools with

academic quality comparable to that of an Ivy League
institution (but usually at less than half the tuition price!).

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DIVERSE
CULTURAL

RESOURCES

KRANNERT ART MUSEUM

Come visit the second largest general fine arts museum in the state
of Illinois. With more than 10,000 pieces in its permanent collection
and a dozen special exhibitions each year, Krannert Art Museum is a
destination for visual and multimedia art from around the world. Its
regular programming includes presentations by notable guests, film
screenings, open-mic events, and concerts. Each year it hosts the
BFA, MFA, and Art + Design faculty exhibitions. Admission is free.

Reticulation by Laura Wennstrom, Art + Design, MFA 2015

“You have to follow your own vision and figure out how
to know if something’s good. But at the same time, you

can’t really be afraid to screw up.”

WILLIAM WEGMAN
Art + Design, MFA 1967

Photo: Justine Bursoni

JAPAN HOUSE

Japan House provides a peaceful sanctuary in our busy world. Its
traditional Japanese structure, with three authentic tearooms, is
surrounded by cherry trees and serene gardens set within the
university’s arboretum. It nurtures the traditional arts, culture,
and aesthetics of Japan and offers classes, festivals, outreach
programs for the community, and educational activities that
promote greater cultural understanding.

KRANNERT CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS

Krannert Center can seat about 4,000 people in its four
formal theatres, at its casual lobby stage, and in its outdoor
amphitheatre. It’s a space where both innovators and respected
masters of traditional arts create and perform. Home to
ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival, this premier university-based
performing arts center also hosts guest artists, dozens of free
events each year, and productions by Dance, Music, and Theatre.
Tickets for University of Illinois students are only $10.

Photo: Jason Lindsey

Photo: Valerie Oliveiro

URBANA-

CHAMPAIGN IS...

Smart, innovative, and on the rise. This
micro-urban center is focused on changing
the world from within the comfortable space
of a friendly community.

Photo: L. Brian Stauffer

+ CENTRALLY LOCATED between three
major U.S. cities: Chicago, Indianapolis,
and St. Louis

+ Home to more than 125,000 people, in
addition to the university student body

+ GLOBAL beyond cities of similar size,
offering a wide variety of DINING
CHOICES, opportunities for cultural
expression and exploration, a diverse
LIVE MUSIC SCENE that continually
brings in national and independent
acts, an active visual and performing
ARTS COMMUNITY, and EXCELLENT
SHOPPING in boutique stores and
national chains

+ Proud of its AWARD-WINNING MASS
TRANSIT district, Zip cars, hybrid buses,
biofuels, green buildings, and molecular
and electronic nanostructures

+ A TOP 10 TECH CITY (outside Silicon
Valley) and a top city for sustainability

+ Host to MORE THAN 80 PARKS and
recreation facilities

CAMPUS COMING SOON:
ILLINOIS DESIGN CENTER
LIVING
The new Illinois Design Center will be one piece of a larger
+ Free wi-fi across campus cross-campus, multidisciplinary effort to harness the
potential of design thinking and design learning in our
+ Support centers including the Asian-American Cultural teaching, research, and engagement. Through this broad
Center, the Bruce D. Nesbitt African-American Cultural Center, program, we will help students develop expertise, passion,
Diversity and Social Justice Education, Japan House, La Casa and creativity so that they can channel their outstanding
Cultural Latina, the LGBT Resource Center, Native American talents toward important issues. Students from across
House, Veterans Student Support Services, and the Women’s campus and all fields of study will explore ideas and master
Resources Center skills through action—immersing, designing, making, doing.

+ 5,000 courses and counting

+ A full range of services for students with disabilities
and a #1 national ranking for campus accessibility

+ Recruiters from more than half of America’s Fortune
100 companies at job fairs each year

+ Pools, indoor tracks, a climbing wall, basketball and
racquetball courts, an ice arena, an inline skating rink,
playing fields, and other sports facilities

+ An undergraduate class of 33 percent African American, Asian
American, Latina/o, Native American, Pacific Islander, and
multiracial students

Illinois Design Center plan by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Sources including the Wall Street Journal rate the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign among the top 3 institutions in the nation for
the best trained and educated undergraduate students.

Photo: Brittany Metka

REACH An education in the visual, performing, FAA PROFESSIONAL MENTOR
or environmental arts will also develop
YOUR your skills in creativity, communication, PROGRAM
CAREER organization, and problem solving— Upper-level students are matched
GOALS all vital in a society fueled by media and with working artists, designers,
collaboration. performers, and professionals for
PLAN YOUR PATH informational online conversations
The University of Illinois at Urbana- and job shadowing. Not only will you
Today as culture, technology, and Champaign has more than 450,000 living broaden your professional network,
business intersect, there are more ways alumni—more than 33,000 of them from but you’ll also gain insight into how to
than ever before to express yourself and FAA. This dedicated group provides a best meet your career objectives.
make a living in the arts. Nearly 3 million worldwide support network for students
people in the nation are employed in and recent graduates embarking on CHICAGO CONNECTIONS
creative fields, and entrepreneurs are careers. In addition to campus-based job
finding their own paths to success. fairs, FAA hosts events in Chicago
FAA CAREER SERVICES OFFICE including:
Creative students get individualized
attention through the Career Services + Industrial Design Job Fair
Office of the College of Fine + Applied + Graphic Design Career Fair
Arts. Its specialized resources and support + BFA Acting Showcase for talent
include: scouts and theatre directors
+ Theatre Technology portfolio review
+ Career fairs sessions with industry professionals
+ Subscriptions to arts job databases + Landscape Architecture Career Fair
+ Networking opportunities at Morton Arboretum
+ Entrepreneurship lecture series + Arts and Culture Career Fair where
+ Major-specific workshops students connect with galleries,
+ University of Illinois job database theatres, museums, festivals, and
+ Résumé building arts organizations.
+ Interview preparation and practice
+ Portfolio development
+ Self-promotion and marketing
guidance

ARCHITECTURE

The Illinois School of Architecture is rated among the top
10 architecture schools in the U.S. and top 25 in the world,
according to the 2016 QS rankings. Among public university
architecture programs in the nation, Illinois ranks #3.

Photo: Justine Bursoni

Are you ready to make a difference? Our students become leaders who take our field in bold directions
and use their design expertise and technical knowledge to solve society’s critical problems.

BSAS | ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
MINOR | ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES

CORE FEATURES + Ricker Art and Architecture Library—electronic
First you’ll focus on academic excellence: databases, rare items including portfolios by
a foundation in science and mathematics, a Frank Lloyd Wright, and more than 150,000
background in architectural history, and courses books and journals
in construction and engineering. Then you’ll spend
valuable time in studios where you’ll learn to BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
integrate design with technology as you innovate, + Join classmates in Barcelona for a yearlong
create structures that fulfill environmental immersive program located in a hub of historic
and social needs, and collaborate to improve buildings, cultural and educational institutions,
communities. and companies.
+ Summer programs in China, Germany, and
ASSETS Sweden provide a global perspective.
+ One of the largest architecture alumni + Engage with real-world issues such as energy
organizations in the country—a powerful efficiency in state public housing and sustainable
professional resource solutions to replace tornado-damaged houses in
+ 24-hour access to personal studio space Gifford, Illinois.
+ Fabrication labs with traditional woodworking + Support and rejuvenate regions in need through
equipment and state-of-the-art routers, printers, research, town hall sessions, and volunteer work.
and laser cutters
+ Computer labs featuring industry-standard ARCH.ILLINOIS.EDU
software, large-scale Wacom tablets, plotters,
and scanners

ART

+ DESIGN

Year after year, our Art + Design
programs in Industrial Design
and Graphic Design are rated
among the best in the country.

Laura Today, Photography + Graphic Design, BFA 2016

Do you dream of developing new products at a design firm or handcrafting jewelry for your own store? Are
you an expert at pairing images with text? Do you work on art with friends or experiment with formats? Tap
into your inventive energy and train for success in creative industries, a studio practice, or teaching.

BFA | ART EDUCATION, ART HISTORY, CRAFTS: METAL, GRAPHIC DESIGN,
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, NEW MEDIA, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCULPTURE
MINORS | ART + DESIGN, ART HISTORY, COMMUNITY-BASED ART EDUCATION

CORE FEATURES + Equipment checkout of digital cameras, audio
No matter what inspires you, every one of our recorders, and other film tools
programs will prepare you to thrive. We encourage
you to explore courses and collaborate on projects + 3D labs furnished with printers, laser cutters,
with students from across campus. During your plasma cutters, hand and power tools, welders,
personalized plan of study, you’ll polish and and routers
expand your artistic skills and build expertise in
communication, problem solving, and business + Professional film and flatbed scanners
development. You’ll get a broad education that will + Large-format, photo-quality printers
resonate with employers.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
If you aren’t ready to choose your degree focus, + Gain practical experience in a professional
select Art Foundations when you apply. You’ll have
a whole year to sample classes before you’ll be internship.
asked to declare a major. + Participate in a series of lectures, exhibits,

ASSETS discussions, and workshops by experts.
+ Krannert Art Museum—10,000 pieces plus + Showcase your work in the Link Gallery within

performances and special events the Art + Design Building, at the Illini Union, or in
Krannert Art Museum.
+ Ricker Art and Architecture Library—one of the
largest collections in the country ART.ILLINOIS.EDU

DANCE

Dance at Illinois is ranked #1 in the state and
#3 in the Midwest by Dance-Colleges.com.
Its choreography training was named among
the top 10 in the nation by Seattlepi.com.

We Make Our Space, choreographed by Abby Zbikowski; photo by Natalie Fiol

Can you imagine yourself on a Broadway stage or heading your own studio? Is it time to refine your
artistry? Are you interested in studying movement forms such as tap and hip hop or mind-body practices?
If so, come dance with us!

BA, BFA | DANCE

CORE FEATURES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
In our degree programs, you’ll find both rigorous + Students selected for the Mark Morris Shadow
training and encouragement to explore. You’ll be
mentored by award-winning faculty and guest Program take company classes, engage in
artists from around the world. Studio practice in outreach activities, and learn from a renowned
modern dance and ballet combined with courses professional company.
in dance history, kinesiology, anatomy, and
production are the focus of the BFA. For the BA, + Exchange programs with dance centers in
you’ll study dance as well as another field, and Taiwan, England, and Israel offer global
you’ll design your own educational path. perspectives and performance opportunities.

Either degree will pave your way toward careers + Dance majors join the casts of university
in performance, choreography, education, fitness, musical productions, work with local studios,
movement practices, writing, arts administration, and participate in student-run dance clubs.
technical theatre fields, and visual technology.
+ Discover new means of expression through
ASSETS collaborations with students in theatre,
+ 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio engineering, music, architecture, and other
disciplines on campus.
+ Custom-designed studios with sprung floors and
natural light DANCE.ILLINOIS.EDU

+ Training in movement practices including
the Alexander Technique, yoga, Pilates, and the
Feldenkrais Method

+ Performance spaces in the world-class Krannert
Center for the Performing Arts

LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTURE

The BLA program is ranked #3 in the
U.S. by College Factual and is the only
professionally accredited undergraduate
program in Illinois.

Syn Farm by Changchang Liu, Landscape Architecture, MLA 2014

How did your neighborhood take shape? Who turned the empty lots downtown into bustling shopping
areas with gardens and green spaces? How were the unused railroad tracks transformed into paths for
biking, walking, and bird watching? Landscape architects use design skills and scientific knowledge to
develop dynamic places that help ensure a healthier future for us all.

BLA | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
MINOR | LANDSCAPE STUDIES

CORE FEATURES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Managing our planet is a tremendous + Collaborate on projects with experts
responsibility. Your education in our program
will first ground you in diverse fields: community in architecture, urban planning, engineering,
development, public health, engineering, urban geography, and new media.
planning, sustainability, architectural history, social
psychology and behavior, geography, geology, + Study abroad with the National Taiwan
and anthropology. Within this context, you’ll learn University Exchange Program.
the tools and techniques to guide you in a career
in landscape architecture or in fields including + Immerse yourself in lectures, exhibitions of
agronomy, exhibition design, industrial design, faculty and student work, and conferences.
or economic development.
+ Connect to mentors and potential employers
ASSETS through a required professional internship based
+ Deep history of excellence as one of the oldest in a location such as China, Germany, or India.

programs in the nation LANDARCH.ILLINOIS.EDU

+ Among the best landscape architecture and city
planning libraries in the country

+ Individualized attention in small classes

+ Award-winning faculty

+ Career fairs and targeted employment assistance

MUSIC

A constant in the U.S. College Rankings top 10, the
School of Music is renowned for its Grammy Award-
winning alumni, superb faculty, excellent facilities,
and numerous bands and ensembles.

Photo: Justine Bursoni

Do you want to become a complete musician? Find your place in one of our highly competitive programs
and take your talent to the next level.

BA, BM | MUSIC
BME | MUSIC EDUCATION
MINOR | MUSIC

CORE FEATURES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Our ingenious and internationally honored + Krannert Center for the Performing Arts hosts
instructors train acclaimed performers, tour
the globe, and educate tomorrow’s passionate hundreds of events each year.
teachers. With an emphasis on technique,
creativity, and breadth, and the resources of a + Master classes and concerts are offered by
top-tier research university, the experience at professional visiting artists.
the School of Music goes beyond conservatory
training. + The Robert E. Brown Center for World
Music supports classes in global instruments,
ASSETS performances, lectures, and ensembles.
+ More than 50 ensembles
+ The Marching Illini has appeared in the Macy’s
+ State-of-the-art equipment at the landmark Thanksgiving Day Parade, the St. Patrick’s Day
Experimental Music Studios Parade in Dublin, and stadiums across the nation.

+ Music and Performing Arts Library—nearly a + The new Lyric Theatre program, led by opera
million items including scores, recordings, and great Nathan Gunn, connects Music, Theatre,
scholarly publications and Dance through its annual productions.

+ Computer-assisted music instruction laboratories + Career fairs, workshops in entrepreneurship,
student teaching programs, and job placement
+ Sousa Archives and Center for American Music— resources help students flourish after
rare instruments and recordings, posters, graduation.
photographs, and sheet music
MUSIC.ILLINOIS.EDU

THEATRE

Illinois Theatre was ranked #4 nationwide
in the Drama and Theater Arts—Overall
Best category by College Factual.

Polaroid Stories by Naomi Iizuka, directed by Lisa Gaye Dixon, October 2014; photo by Darrell Hoemann

Do you have the energy to handle live stage productions? Can you tell stories with new technologies and
push theatre into different realms? Go deeper than a typical training track in our integrated program of
production, history, and performance.

BFA | ACTING, COSTUME DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY, LIGHTING DESIGN, SCENIC
DESIGN, SCENIC TECHNOLOGY, SOUND DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY, STAGE
MANAGEMENT, THEATRE STUDIES
MINOR | THEATRE

CORE FEATURES + Collaboration on dance, opera, and musical
All theatre majors spend their first year studying theatre works
design, acting, theatre history, play analysis, and
dramatic literature, while also working on shows. + Fully equipped design and production labs,
Select Theatre Foundations as your major when studios, and shops
you apply to the University of Illinois if you haven’t
decided what you want to study. All applicants + World-class venues at Krannert Center for the
must audition or schedule a portfolio review and Performing Arts
interview. That’s your chance to demonstrate
your talent as an actor or designer, writing ability, BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
passion for stage management, or interest in the + Make connections with alumni engaged in all
technical aspects of theatre.
aspects of the performing and production arts.
ASSETS
+ Six theatre productions each school year + Travel to Chicago for a senior showcase and
portfolio review held with industry leaders.
+ Hands-on experience in all phases from
conception to performance + Experiment with non-traditional works at the
student-run Armory Free Theatre.
+ Cross-disciplinary training in technology,
production, and performance + Redefine storytelling by creating multimedia
projects and other new works with visionary
guest artists.

THEATRE.ILLINOIS.EDU

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Photo: Natalie Fiol

Do you want to have a say in how your city evolves? Would you like to enhance the quality of life in your
community? Are you committed to protecting the environment? With a degree in urban planning, you can
serve others and shape a better world.

BAUSP | URBAN STUDIES + PLANNING
MINOR | URBAN STUDIES + PLANNING

CORE FEATURES + A faculty of scholars, educators, and activists
Our newly redesigned degree program has who lead in their areas of expertise on the
four tracks to channel your desire to serve your national and international levels
community: sustainability, policy and planning,
social justice, and global cities. You’ll gain BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
expertise in subjects such as land use, design, + Two active student organizations host special
collaborative problem solving, analytical methods,
transportation systems, politics, law, and public events and social activities.
policy. A capstone project—using research
conducted during an internship, a volunteer + Planning commissions, transportation boards,
position, or a consulting project with a client— city councils, a county board, development
presented at a public meeting or conference will commissions, and sustainability initiatives in the
provide presentation experience and complete region offer real-world experience.
your well-rounded education.
+ Community-based workshops assist with critical
ASSETS issues and provide outreach opportunities.
+ 24-7 computer lab with cloud server
+ Study abroad in Germany, Korea, the
+ Small classes and a supportive, tight-knit Netherlands, Austria, and other locations with
community of students and faculty the Network for European and U.S. Regional and
Urban Studies.
+ More than 2,200 alumni deeply connected to
the department URBAN.ILLINOIS.EDU

APPLYING SECOND-CHOICE MAJOR
You can also select a second-choice major on your
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE WORK application. We’ll consider this option if we determine that
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS your first choice isn’t a good fit. If you indicate a second-
+ 4 years of English choice major that has a talent requirement, you’ll be
encouraged to complete it in a timely manner. Then we’ll
+ 3 years of math be able to review your application and provide you with an
(3.5 years required for Architecture) admissions decision without delay.

+ 2 years of social sciences ACT + SAT SCORES
+ Average FAA ACT score: 25–30
+ 2 years of lab sciences
+ Average FAA SAT score: 1200–1360 (no writing)
+ 2 years of the same foreign language
(3 years strongly encouraged) + Minimum ACT requirement for Art and Music Education
Certification tracks: 22 with a 16 or higher on the
+ 2 years of flexible academic credit writing portion

APPLICATION + ESSAY GPA
Students apply online directly to the University of Illinois. In We make a holistic review of every application, weighing
your accompanying essay, discuss why you’re interested in your GPA with test scores, essay, and talent submission (portfolio
major. You will want to include all experience related to the arts or audition) if required. Your GPA should reflect a history
or your plan for a career in a creative field. We want to know of a strong work ethic. We recommend that you have a
why you’re applying to an FAA degree program. minimum average of 3.0.

DEADLINES
If you want to receive your admission decision as soon as
possible, you must apply by November 1 and fulfill your
talent requirement and meet any other program conditions
by December 1. To have regular admission status, apply by
December 1 and schedule your talent evaluation by January 1.

Photo: Justine Bursoni

SHOW US

YOUR TALENT

Roses, choreographed by Beverly Blossom; photo by Natalie Fiol

Getting a degree in the arts takes more than Photo: Natalie Fiol
academic ability. You need to have the drive
and talent to succeed in a creative field. So “The U of I has a great reputation.
before we look at your application, we ask Employers want to hire you.”
you to take a second step. We’ll then take
more into account—your academic profile, VIOLET LABROSSE
essay, test scores, and talent—and weigh Architecture, BSAS 2017
each area equally.

WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP?
The first step is submitting your application
to the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign online. The filing period each
year is September 1–December 1.

WHAT IS THE SECOND STEP?
The second step for anyone applying to
programs within Art + Design, Dance, Music,
and Theatre is displaying your talent. You’ll
have an audition, portfolio review, and/or
interview.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOU?
You’ll have another opportunity to show
us who you are. This is when you can best
demonstrate your skills and your passion for
the arts.

Talent requirements for each program may
be found at faa.illinois.edu/applying.

Siobhan Cooney, Graphic Design, BFA 2015

DOUBLE MAJOR

+ DUAL DEGREE OPTIONS

FAA MINORS | ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES, ART + DESIGN, ART HISTORY, COMMUNITY-BASED ART
EDUCATION, LANDSCAPE STUDIES, MUSIC, THEATRE, URBAN STUDIES + PLANNING

Don’t forget that FAA has minors in the visual, performing, and environmental arts that can enhance your education. Or you can add one
of the dozens of minors—from African studies to mathematics to world literature—offered on campus.

DOUBLE MAJORS DUAL DEGREES

+ Only one degree is awarded. + Two degrees are awarded.

+ Double majoring in programs within the College of Fine + + You must meet the requirements for both degrees.
Applied Arts is encouraged. Double majoring in programs from
two colleges—such as FAA and the College of Engineering— + You must earn a minimum of an additional 30 semester hours in
requires additional advising. undergraduate courses to apply toward the second degree.

+ You must earn a minimum of an additional 12 semester hours in + You must meet the academic and residency requirements of
undergraduate courses to apply toward the second major. each college awarding a degree.

+ You must meet all requirements of each major separately. + Dual degrees generally take more than four years to complete.

If you’re intrigued by pursuing a double major or dual degrees, discuss your options with your advisor once you arrive on campus. When
you begin your studies at the University of Illinois, you will have only one major. Apply to the program you feel most passionate about and
then explore your choices after you see everything it has to offer.

SCHOLARSHIPS

ACADEMIC MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS OFFICE OF
Scholarships for high academic STUDENT FINANCIAL AID:
achievement are awarded each year. go.illinois.edu/financialaid
When you submit your application
for undergraduate admission, you are UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIP
automatically considered for merit-based DATABASE:
scholarships. go.illinois.edu/uischolarships

DISCOVER FAA HIGH SCHOOL TALENT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS STUDENT
EMPLOYMENT:
COMPETITIONS go.illinois.edu/studentjobs
Talent competitions for students in grades
9–12 offer scholarships for University of NATIONAL CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Illinois study and FAA summer programs AND COMPETITIONS:
plus cash prizes. Entry deadlines for seniors faa.illinois.edu/nationalscholarships
are in the fall, and freshmen, sophomores,
and juniors compete each spring.

faa.illinois.edu/hscompetitions

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is
considered a best value in public education,
with a high return on investment.

Photo: Justine Bursoni

VISIT

The best way to experience the College of Fine + Applied Arts is to see
it with your own eyes. Join us for any of our scheduled visitation days
or an Admissions daily tour (admissions.illinois.edu/visit). Be sure to
indicate on your registration form that you would like to meet with an FAA
representative, and we’ll make sure you have the best visit possible.

With advance notice, visit opportunities can include:
+ Sitting in on a class
+ Meeting a student in your major of interest
+ Talking with staff and faculty about your major of interest
+ Taking a tour of facilities connected to your major

SUMMER

FAA plans numerous summer activities for students at all grade levels.
faa.illinois.edu/summerprograms

FAA IN YOUR AREA

College staff travel across the country to get to know talented students like
you in person. Please visit our website for a current schedule of college fairs,
portfolio review sessions, auditions, and other events near you.
faa.illinois.edu/faainyourarea

APPLY NOW

admissions.illinois.edu/apply

Photo: L. Brian Stauffer

FAA.ILLINOIS.EDU

The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder, directed by J.W. Morrissette, October 2014; photo by Darrell Hoemann