Parent Information

We know how important parents are in helping students make decisions about college. And we’re here to answer any questions you have. This section provides access to valuable resources and our contact information.

If you have questions, call us any time at (217)333-6061 or send us an e-mail in the FAA Office of Undergraduate Affairs. We’re here to help.

Most Requested Online Resources:

 

Early Planning Suggestions, Admitted checklist, and Parent Programs . . .

Go to the Parents section of the Admissions and Records web site.

 

Visiting campus?

Find places to stay and “must-sees” on the Campus Visitors Center web site.

You're welcome to visit our FAA Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs to talk with someone about the Arts at Illinois.

 

Did you know . . .

Top 5 reasons parents should be glad their students are interested in the Arts at Illinois:

  • MFA is the new MBA (according to Daniel Pink's article in Harvard Business Review 2/04)
  • One of only 3 colleges of arts in the country with a career center / & the new Self-Promotion and Entrepreneurship in the Arts course
  • Nearly 40% of students in the College received scholarship assistance in 2006
  • Faculty in the College have the most contact hours with their students than any other unit on campus.
  • No other college of the arts in the country can boast having as many accredited programs that are ranked as highly overall
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