Community & Belonging

students connect at the Welcome B(l)ack BBQ event sponsored by the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC)

Community Becomes Belonging

At Illinois, students from across the U.S. and around the world build community that grows into a true sense of belonging.

Illinois offers dedicated spaces where students can connect, build community, and find support.

Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging
La Casa Cultural Latina hosts their beginning of the year Paleta Social where students are able to have fun and connect

Cultural Houses

Welcoming spaces on campus where students connect through shared identity, culture, and experience. They offer community, support, and programming that helps you find connection and belonging at Illinois.

Asian American Cultural Center

Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

La Casa Cultural Latina

Native American House

Salaam Middle East & North Africa Cultural Center

student staff from the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center join Fresh Check Day at the Illini Union

Resource Centers

Resource centers help students navigate campus life, connect with others, and access support when they need it.

The Jeffries Center

Diversity & Social Justice Education

International Education

Gender & Sexuality Resource Center

Women’s Resources Center

Find Your People

One of the easiest ways to find belonging is by getting involved in Registered Student Organizations.

You can even start a new organization if you don’t see what you’re looking for.

View Student Organizations

Explore More Resources

Disability Resources & Educational Services (DRES)

Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative

Inclusion in Housing

Inclusive Illinois Events Calendar

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)

Office for Access & Equity (OAE)

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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