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
International Student Travel
Dec 09, 2024
We have received concerns from our international community associated with the upcoming administration change. At this time there are no specifics regarding what, if any, policy, or regulation changes may be attempted. Illinois International Student and Scholar Services is not currently recommending students make any changes to their travel plans, although it is always recommended […]
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 […]
SEIU Local 73 Strike
Sep 23, 2024
Updated Oct. 3, 2024: We are pleased that members of SEIU Local 73 have ratified the agreement we reached earlier this week. Employees returned to work on Tuesday and continue to provide outstanding service in furtherance of the mission of the university and students’ experience. The agreement is consistent with our mutual goal of providing […]
U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Complaint Resolution
Sep 19, 2024
As a global university that reflects a full range of cultures, beliefs, faiths and perspectives, the communities that compose the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are our greatest strength, and we do not condone expressions of antisemitism, Islamophobia or hatred and harm against any individual or groups. We remain fully committed to fostering inclusion and respect […]
United States Supreme Court decision to end race-conscious admissions decisions
Sep 16, 2024
We remain committed to promoting access, equity and inclusion as we build our student body. And we continue to create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that reflects the varied perspectives and lived experiences of our world and values the members of the communities we serve.
Admissions Firewall
Sep 16, 2024
A firewall has been placed around faculty, administrators and admissions staff with admissions responsibility so that those without admissions responsibility may not influence decisions.
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 […]
Animal care
Sep 15, 2024
The university’s research programs are regulated by law and the university is committed to full compliance with those regulations and to providing high-quality animal care. The university holds an NIH assurance, is registered with USDA and is accredited by AAALACi.