The FAA Featured! information session gives you a chance to hear from current students and staff from across the college. If you are interested in getting a closer look at the College of Fine and Applied Arts—which offers degree programs in architecture, art and design, dance, landscape architecture, music, sustainable design, theatre, and urban planning—come visit us this fall! Tours of some units may be available. You also have the option to join a campus daily visit for an Office of Admissions presentation and campus tour as space permits.
Saturday, September 25
Monday, October 11
Saturday, October 16
Saturday, November 6
Thursday, November 11
Each FAA Friday information session gives you a chance to hear from current students and staff from across the college. If you are interested in getting a closer look at the College of Fine and Applied Arts—which offers degree programs in architecture, art and design, dance, landscape architecture, music, sustainable design, theatre, and urban planning—come on a Friday this fall! Tours of some units may be available. You also have the option to join a campus daily visit for an Office of Admissions presentation and campus tour as space permits.
Friday, September 10
Friday, September 17*
Friday, September 24
Friday, October 1
Friday, October 8*
Friday, October 15
Friday, October 22
Friday, October 29
Friday, November 5
Friday, November 12
Friday, November 19
Friday, December 3
Friday, December 10*
*The Office of Admissions presentation and campus tour are not available, but the FAA information session will be held.
Whether you are interested in environmental design, the performing arts, or the visual arts, helping you follow your passion is what the College of Fine and Applied Arts does best. Join us for an overview and application information session with the admissions team.
Monday, September 13
Monday, October 11
Monday, November 15
Monday, December 13
7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
What does someone with a degree in dance do for a career? If I study architecture but I don't want to build houses and skyscrapers, what job options are there for me? What is an urban planner? If you think you'd like to study architecture, art and design, dance, landscape architecture, music, sustainable design, theatre, or urban and regional planning, you'll want to join an information session to find out about all the exciting career options.
Tuesday, September 14
Tuesday, October 12
Tuesday, November 16
Tuesday, December 14
7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
Learn the best practices for putting together an art and design portfolio. We will show you real examples of portfolio work and offer tips to make your portfolio stronger for admission to the School of Art and Design.
Wednesday, September 15
Wednesday, October 13
Wednesday, November 17
Wednesday, December 15
7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
Are you interested in applying to a performing arts major in dance, music, or theatre at Illinois? Join us for this special presentation to get audition, interview, and portfolio tips.
Thursday, September 16
Thursday, October 14
Thursday, November 18
Thursday, December 16
7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
Join an information session about the School of Art and Design, the admissions procedure (including the portfolio requirement), and the different majors and minors. Each short session will have time for a Q&A.
Every Wednesday
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m. (CDT/CST)
Hear from program faculty in sustainable design, learn more about the major, and ask any questions you may have. Join us on Zoom for a live session.
Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. (CDT)
Monday, November 1, 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. (CDT)
Wednesday, December 1, 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. (CST)
Thursday, December 16, 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. (CST)
This overview of the School of Music will include general information about the school plus details about applications, auditions, and talent scholarships.
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. (CDT)
Monday, September 27, 3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. (CST)
Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. (CST)
Monday, October 25, 3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. (CST)
Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. (CST)
Monday, November 29, 3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. (CST)
Wednesday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. (CST)
Visit the School of Architecture! Join us and be introduced to the architecture program at Illinois and learn what it takes to become an architect. You will also have the opportunity to hear from a current student and learn more about the campus.
Every Tuesday 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (CDT/CST)
Every Thursday 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
If you are interested in programs in dance, landscape architecture, theatre, or urban planning and would like to speak with an advisor, please email faa-admissions@illinois.edu. We are happy to set up a one-on-one virtual informational meeting with you.
Applicants to the Department of Dance, Department of Theatre, School of Art and Design, and School of Music must fulfill talent requirements to complete the application process. School of Art and Design applicants will upload their portfolios to our submission portal. For all performing arts applicants (dance, music, and theatre majors), we will host on-campus audition events, attend festivals/events, and allow virtual auditions for those unable to audition in person. Each performing arts major has specific requirements for auditions, interviews, or portfolios.
Head to our application information to get details on upcoming audition events.
