Admitted Students
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ADMITTED STUDENT EVENTS
Spring 2025
Virtual: Civil and Environmental Engineering Student Chat
This online event will include a short presentation about Civil and Environmental Engineering majors, followed by discussion with current CEE students and the opportunity to ask questions about the program and student life.
- April 1, 2025 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
- April 22, 2025 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Registration deadline 48 hours prior to event or once capacity is reached.
Event Contact: Becky Stillwell
Virtual: Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Panel
This virtual event will give admitted students an opportunity to engage with CEE Alumni. Ask questions about their experiences as a civil and
environmental engineering student and provide information about their current jobs and the work they do.
- April 15, 2025 | 5:30pm- 6:30pm CST
Registration closes April 14 or once capacity is reached.
Event Contact: Becky Stillwell
Workshop: A Civil and Environmental World – “Solving the Biggest Challenges in Society”
This workshop will explore what Civil and Environmental Engineering is and the impact this field has on today’s society. There will be two breakout sessions, where students will hear from CEE Faculty, Alumni, and current students.
- March 28, 2025 | 10am-2pm CST
Registration closes March 23 or once capacity is reached.
Event Contact: Becky Stillwell
Luncheon: Women in Civil and Environmental Engineering
This luncheon will explore what Civil and Environmental Engineering is and the impact this field has on today’s society. There will be two breakout sessions, where students will hear from CEE Faculty and current students.
- April 4, 2025 | 11am-1pm CST
Registration closes March 23 or once capacity is reached.
Event Contact: Becky Stillwell
Engineering Open House (in-person, public event)
Every spring, engineering students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign set aside a weekend to show off what they have been working on all year long. Students from every discipline of engineering set up demonstrations and exhibits to remind the general public of the role that science plays in everyday life and to show the difference that technology will make in the future. This event is entirely student-run.
Days: Friday & Saturday
Dates: April 4 - 5
Times: All day
No registration required; this event is open to the public.
Grainger College of Engineering Events
See more Grainger College virtual and in-person event/visit options.
Can't make one of the above events?
Watch one of our recent panels featuring CEE at Illinois alumni talking about their experiences at Illinois and how CEE helped prepare them for professional life are available for viewing below.
Alumni Panel: April 1, 2021
Alumni Panel: April 29, 2021
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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
Each year, CEE awards thousands of dollars in scholarships, fellowships and awards to outstanding students. Additionally, the University of Illinois provides financial assistance including free tuition for eligible in-state students and generous need-based scholarships.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Reach out to us with more questions about undergraduate admissions or the undergraduate program.
Becky Stillwell
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs
1102 Newmark Civil Engineering Lab
(217) 333-3812
rborden@illinois.edu