College of Fine & Applied Arts Information Session
Join FAA administration for an on-campus information session and get a closer look at the College of Fine and Applied Arts, which houses Architecture, Art and Design, Dance, Landscape Architecture, Music, Sustainable Design, Theatre, and Urban Planning. Come on a Friday this fall! Tours may be available for select FAA units after the presentation. Be sure to sign up for the Illinois Experience and Campus Tour too.
- Friday, September 6
- Friday, September 20
- Friday, September 27
- Friday, October 4
- Friday, October 25
- Friday, November 1
- Friday, November 8
- Friday, November 15
- Friday, November 22
- Friday, December 6
IlliniFest
Join us at IlliniFest on Saturday, September 21, for our biggest open house of the year! With tours, presentations and panels, resource fairs, and more happening across campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can explore everything Illinois offers entirely on your own schedule. This one-time event will allow you to fully experience life at Illinois through unique programming offered only at this visit. We hope to see you there!
FAA IlliniFest Features:
- College of Fine and Applied Arts Information Session and Application Tips
- College of Fine and Applied Arts Information Table
- School of Music Student Recital
- School of Architecture Information Session and Tour
- Sustainable Design Tour and Discussion
- Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Tour
- School of Art and Design Tour
- Visit Krannert Art Museum
- L.A. Palooza (Landscape Architecture)
- Marching Illini: Our Story Starts with You
- Theatre Q&A and Tour
Saturday, September 21
School of Architecture Visit and Tour
Join the School of Architecture for a tour of its facilities (including studios) and hear about what it has to offer. Tours are available on select Tuesdays and Fridays.
Art & Design Facility Tour
Join the School of Art and Design for a tour of its facilities and hear about what the school has to offer. Tours are offered most Fridays.
Art & Design Information Session (Virtual)
These information sessions will include details about the admissions procedure (including the portfolio requirement) and the different majors and minors offered in the School of Art and Design. Each small session will have time for questions.
School of Music Tour
Join the School of Music for a tour of the facilities and hear what we have to offer. Tours are available on select days.
Sustainable Design Information Session (Virtual)
Learn more about the BSSD major and ask any questions you may have. Join us for a live Zoom session. All sessions are at 3:00 p.m. (CDT/CST).
- Friday, September 13
- Friday, October 18
Students at the New Student Welcome. Photo by Andy Blacker.
Overview of the College (Virtual)
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.
7:00–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
- Wednesday, September 11
- Wednesday, October 9
- Wednesday, November 13
- Wednesday, December 4
Students at the New Student Welcome. Photo by Andy Blacker.
Art & Design Portfolio Tips Presentation (Virtual)
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.
7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
- Thursday, September 12
- Thursday, October 24
- Thursday, November 14
- Thursday, December 5
Performing Arts Talent Submission Tips (Virtual)
Are you interested in applying to a performing arts major in dance, music, or theatre? Join us for this special presentation with audition, interview, and portfolio tips.
7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
- Thursday, September 19
- Thursday, October 3
- Thursday, November 21
- Thursday, December 12
Other College of Fine & Applied Arts Meetings
If you are interested in majoring in dance, landscape architecture, theatre, or urban planning and would like to set up an informational meeting with an advisor, please email faa-admissions@illinois.edu. We will be happy to arrange a one-on-one virtual informational meeting with you.
Talent Requirement Events: Art & Design, Dance, Music, and Theatre
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 a submission portal. For dance, music, and theatre applicants, 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.
Illinois Experience & Campus Tour
Visit the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during daily information sessions and take tours with admissions counselors. Be sure to schedule your tour for a day that has an FAA info session so that you can learn more about the college. Check out all the options to visit campus or try other ways to explore the university.