Overview of CS Student Life

Engage in your community inside and outside the classroom.

Awesome @ CS

We take great pride in showcasing the talent and accomplishments of the Illinois Computer Science students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Send your pride points to awesome@cs.illinois.edu and you may be featured in the monthly e-newsletter, on the website, or video wall.

Student Organizations

Student organizations at the department, college, and campus levels provide numerous extra-curricular activities and experiences that are available for every student to explore. Opportunities can include gaining leadership and professional development experience, being a mentor or mentee, volunteering for a wide range of service projects, and social events to meet new friends and have fun.

Department, College, and Campus Events

Illinois Computer Science hosts several Inreach, Outreach, and Signature events each year to build community within Siebel Center. There are also many events across departments, colleges, and campus to braoden your network of fellow Illini.

Student Resources

There are a wide variety of campus and community resources available to keep students healthy and well during their time on campus. Learn more about the services you could benefit from, or might be of help to a friend in need.

Career Services

Illinois, Engineering, and Computer Science have a dedicated team to help you explore the many career opportunities in industry or academia.

Support for Professional Activities

The department has a limited amount of funding available to support a variety of professional opportunities. Request departmental support.