Registration
Summer Registration is a vital step to enrolling at Illinois. Below, learn what you can accomplish at the program and how to pick the program that is right for you.
Summer Registration Programs
During this one-day program, you will meet with your college representative, current students, and fellow classmates. You will also:
- Meet with an advisor to map out your academic strategy and select fall classes.
- Learn more about the University’s academic standards and professors’ expectations.
- Become familiar with the various student support services.
- Receive your student identification card (I-card).
Choosing a Registration Program
You will be able to select your Summer Registration Program online beginning Monday, February 25. You must have accepted your offer of admission and claimed and set your NetID and NetID password.
When selecting your Summer Registration Program, make sure you compare the date for possible conflicts with your own calendar. While you can make changes to your Summer Registration Program date up to one week in advance of the program you select, please note that it will be difficult to switch to another Summer Registration Program once one is selected, and we do not guarantee that a change can be made.
- If a particular Summer Registration Program is important to you, visit www.istart.uiuc.edu early.
- If the Summer Registration Programs offered do not accommodate your schedule, please contact New Student Programs at 217.333.9571 to learn of other possible arrangements.
- If you or a family member will require disability related assistance at Summer Registration, please indicate this when you select a Summer Registration Program online.
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Freshman Programs
Summer Registration Programs for FRESHMAN students are weekdays from June 2 through July 10, 2008, excluding July 3 and 4. Select your program online at www.istart.uiuc.edu. Please note that not all colleges see students every day. The dates that you will see online are the only days that are open which your college and major sees students. There is a $96 fee for freshmen to attend Summer Registration.
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Transfer Student Programs
Summer Registration Programs for TRANSFER students are May 27 through May 30, 2008. Select your program online at www.istart.uiuc.edu. Please note that not all colleges see students every day. The dates that you will see online are the only days that are open for students in your particular college and major. There is a $53 fee for transfer students to attend Summer Registration.
For transfer course work completed outside the state of Illinois, please bring a course catalog describing classes taken, course syllabi, and a list of textbooks that were used so your advisor can best assist in class selection.
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International Students
All international students must report to the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) located at 400 Turner Student Services Building, upon their arrival in Champaign-Urbana. Please bring your passport, I-20 or DS-2019, and I-94 (small white card in your passport) with you for the check-in procedure. Allow at least half an hour to complete. For more information about check-in, contact ISSS at 217.333.1303 or isss@uiuc.edu.
International students must complete the check-in process before they can attend a Registration Program and register for classes. You should select an August registration program. For more information about registration, contact New Student Programs at 217.333.4057 or orient@uiuc.edu.
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Optional Parent/Guest Program
You may bring your parents/guests to your Summer Registration Program. Through a variety of information sessions they can meet with faculty, campus administrators, students, and members of the Mothers and Dads Associations. You must register any parents/guests online at www.istart.uiuc.edu at least one week prior to your Summer Registration program. There is a $36 fee for a parent to attend Summer Registration.
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Music Auditions
The School of Music offers enrollment for credit in all of its many bands, choruses, orchestras, and jazz bands. Such enrollment is available by audition only, and such auditions should take place as early as possible. This is especially true with the University Bands: auditions take place primarily during Summer Registration. If you wish to audition for any ensemble, please check this option when you select your Summer Registration date. Please remember that if you have been admitted to a music program within the College of Fine and Applied Arts, you do NOT need to audition at Summer Registration. For additional information about the School of Music and to learn more about our ensembles, please visit www.music.uiuc.edu.
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University Bands
If you are a wind or percussion player and would like to play in one of the University’s concert bands and/or athletic support bands, like the Marching Illini, we encourage auditioning before scheduling your classes. By planning ahead, you may be able to audition during Summer Registration. When selecting a Summer Registration date online, be sure to check the audition option to schedule an audition and receive further information. Interested students are encouraged to contact the University Bands Office between February 1 and April 30 regarding Marching Illini auditions. Pianists and double bass players should contact the Band Office when fall classes begin. For more specific information, please contact the Division of University Bands Office at 217.333.3025.
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Choral, Orchestral, and Jazz Bands
Auditions are held during New Student Week and/or during the first week of classes. To be included on a contact list for any of these groups, please check this option when you select a Summer Registration Program. For more specific information, please contact the Choral Division Office at 217.333.1594, the Orchestra Division Office at 217.333.2620, or the Jazz Division Office at 217.333.9703.
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Welcome Week
Welcome Week is August 21-24, 2008. Welcome Week is designed to help you connect with the resources and activities available to you at the University and takes place immediately prior to the start of fall semester classes. You will receive additional information about Welcome Week programs via mail at the beginning of August. Welcome Week updates can be found at www.istart.uiuc.edu.
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