This page includes a list of current statements by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Statements are accurate as of posting date and are listed by most recent. Users may search by keyword or category below.
University Statements
Safety Statements
Report of racist text messages
Nov 11, 2024
Campus partners are investigating a report of racist and hateful text messages sent to students from an anonymous source. We do not yet know how many students have been affected, but it is disturbing that any person would be confronted with such reprehensible behavior. Impacted students will be connected with support services. If a student […]
Smoke-free campus
Sep 16, 2024
The university has prohibited smoking on campus property since January 1, 2014. Our smoke-free campus policy has contributed to making our campus a healthy place to learn, live and work and has set an example for other colleges and universities in Illinois and beyond. You can read more about the State of Illinois’ Smoke-Free Campus […]
Conceal carry on campus
Sep 15, 2024
The university complies with all state and federal regulations. Illinois law states that conceal carry license holders may not carry in a number of places, including university property and buildings. People who carry firearms on campus are subject to arrest. The university Chief of Police is designated to receive, review and issue written permission to […]