Summer Registration
What is Summer Registration?
Summer Registration is a mandatory one-day program for all incoming students, marking the start of your college experience at Illinois. You will be unable to register for classes without attending a registration session.
During the Registration Program, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn more about the University's academic standards and the expectations of your college.
- Meet with an advisor to map out your academic strategy and select fall classes.
- Familiarize yourself with the various student support services.
- Receive your student identification card. You must bring your driver's license or a state photo ID card to receive a student ID (i-card).
- Meet new and current students.
- Attend sessions and meet with staff from campus offices such as financial aid, housing, campus safety, and health services/student insurance.
- Visit a residence hall.
- Receive answers to your questions about being a student at Illinois.
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Choosing a Registration Program
Available dates vary by college and program. Before logging in via NetID and Password to select a program date, look over planned dates for freshmen and transfer students. Also, have names of any guests and a credit card ready if you intend to pay the fee at the time of sign up.
You will only be able to sign-up for Summer Registration if you have accepted your offer of admission.
Sign-up for a Registration Program
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Out of State and International Students
We encourage all students to visit campus to participate in a summer registration program in June or July. However, some may not be able to participate due to excessive distance. If you live more than 500 miles from campus, you may have the option to meet with an academic advisor and register for classes online.
Sign-up for Online Advising and Registration
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Program Cost
The fee for Summer Registration is $105 for students and $25 for family members. Please note that it is mandatory for students to attend a registration program; however it is optional for family members to attend. You can choose to pay the fee via credit card when signing up for a registration program, or you can have the fee added to your first tuition bill.
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To-Do List for Registration
It is imperative you complete college homework and any required placement tests two weeks prior to your registration date. Completing these tasks will make ensure you are prepared for registration and will allow you to register for your needed courses.
Necessary Items for Registration:
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Your NetID, NetID password, and Enterprise password - for logging in to campus computers and the course registration system
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Official Photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) - for obtaining your student ID card
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Casual clothing and comfortable walking shoes - for walking around campus to get to different buildings during registration; so dress for the weather
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Your smile - for having your picture taken for your student ID
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A pen and small notebook - for noting important information throughout the day
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Transfer Students – Bring course syllabi from any non-articulated courses listed on your Transfer Course Evaluation (mailed to students with notice of admission)
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Daily Agenda
A detailed agenda will be given to students and guests at check-in.
| Time | Activity |
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-in begins. |
| 9:00 a.m. | University Welcome |
| 9:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Academic Meetings and Parent Session |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch (included with program) |
| 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Students: Attend advising appointments and register for classes. Parents: Attend the campus resource center fair, take a tour of campus, or choose from several optional activities. |
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Directions and Parking Instructions
Directions to the correct entrance to Lot E-14 are below. If using GPS, the closest landmark to the correct lot entrance is the intersection of First St. and St. Mary’s Rd.
FROM THE EAST ON INTERSTATE 74
Drive west on I-74 to the Lincoln Avenue exit. At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on to Lincoln Avenue. Drive approximately 2.25 miles to Florida Avenue. Turn right on to Florida Ave (Florida Ave becomes Kirby Ave) and continue to 1st Street. Make a left on to 1st Street; you will see lot E-14 on your right. After passing the first entrance turn right into the second entrance of the parking lot.
FROM THE WEST ON INTERSTATE 74
Drive east on I-74 to the Lincoln Avenue exit. At the top of the ramp turn right (south) on to Lincoln Avenue. Drive approximately 2.25 miles to Florida Avenue. Turn right on to Florida Ave (Florida Ave becomes Kirby Ave) and continue to 1st Street. Make a left on to 1st Street; you will see lot E-14 on your right. After passing the first entrance turn right into the second entrance of the parking lot.
FROM THE NORTH ON INTERSTATE 57
Drive south on I-57 to I-74. Drive east on I-74 to the Lincoln Avenue exit. At the top of the ramp turn right (south) on to Lincoln Avenue. Drive approximately 2.25 miles to Florida Avenue. Turn right on to Florida Ave (Florida Ave becomes Kirby Ave) and continue to 1st Street. Make a left on to 1st Street, you will see lot E-14 on your right. After passing the first entrance turn right into the second entrance of the parking lot.
FROM THE SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 57
Drive north on I-57 to exit 235 on to I-72 east towards Urbana. As you arrive in Champaign, I-72 becomes University Avenue. Follow University Avenue east through Champaign, to 1st Street. Turn right on to 1st street (first light after passing under train tracks) and continue south passed Kirby Ave. After you cross Kirby Avenue lot E-14 will be on your right. After passing the first entrance turn right into the second entrance of the parking lot.
FROM THE WEST ON INTERSTATE 72
Drive east on I-72. As you arrive in Champaign, I-72 becomes University Avenue. Follow University Avenue east through Champaign, to 1st Street. Turn right on to 1st street (first light after passing under train tracks) and continue south passed Kirby Ave. After you cross Kirby Avenue lot E-14 will be on your right. After passing the first entrance turn right into the second entrance of the parking lot.
FROM THE SOUTH, & WILLARD AIRPORT, ON U.S. ROUTE 45
Drive north on Route 45 (if leaving Willard Airport, turn left off Airport Road on to Route 45), through the town of Savoy, to Kirby Avenue in Champaign (Route 45 becomes Neil Street). Turn right on Kirby Avenue and continue to 1st Street. Turn right on 1st Street and you will see Lot E-14 on your right. After passing the first entrance turn right into the second entrance of the lot.
Parking Instructions
- You should plan to arrive in parking lot E-14 no later than 8:40 a.m. to allow for travel time to the Illini Union.
- Illinois Student Admissions Representatives (I-STARs) will be at Lot E-14 to assist you with parking from 7:45 to 8:50 a.m. and will be wearing orange or blue polo shirts.
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Upon entering the lot I-STARs will give you a parking pass to display in your front dashboard, which will allow you to park free during your registration day. Failure to display this pass will result in a parking citation.
- If you find yourself running late and will arrive to the parking lot after 8:50 a.m., please stop by Summer Registration check-in at the Illini Union (1401 West Green Street; Urbana, IL) first to pick up a parking pass for Lot E-14.
- Once you park you will be taking an MTD campus bus to the Transit Plaza stop next to the Illini Union. These buses are also used by Illinois faculty, staff, and students. I-STARs will be at the bus shelter in Lot E-14 from 7:45 to 8:50 a.m. to assist you getting on the correct bus.
- The 1 Yellow North, Yellow Hopper North, or 14 Navy East buses will take you to the Transit Plaza stop. At the Transit Plaza stop I-STARs will be there to greet you and walk you to the Illini Union.
FAQ
Review a list of Summer Registration frequently asked questions from both parents and students.
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