The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) offers comprehensive support for international students, including dedicated academic advising, career support, global experiential learning and study abroad resources, as well as robust student groups, well-being activities, and counseling support. LAS International Programs provides specialized opportunities like the Global Leaders Program, International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), and LAS 100 College Success for International Students for newly admitted first-year international students.
Admissions
To apply to become a degree-seeking student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, please see the following pages for the admission process.
Classes to help international students succeed
LAS International Programs offers LAS 100: Success in LAS for International Students, a class to help international degree-seeking students succeed. Get more information about LAS 100.
LAS 199 Internship: With Concurrent Course Enrollment is designed to support students with a zero-credit internship class as they apply for CPT (Curricular Practical Training) through ISSS. Get more information on LAS 199.
LAS 289 Internship, No Concurrent Course Enrollment is a zero-credit undergraduate internship course, with a reduced tuition model especially designed to support students engaged in internships who are not concurrently enrolling in other Illinois classes.
Academic Advising
International Students in LAS can seek advising throughout the College of LAS that supports the academic, personal, and professional development of every student. Through academic advising, we promote inclusive dialogue, recognize diverse experiences, encourage students to design their life and career, and to take responsibility for their success.
Undergraduate students should contact: Anna Chovanec
Graduate students should contact their unit/department advisor.
Career Services & Internships
LAS Career Services offer an in-depth approach to exploring careers and developing your career management skills. Advising, workshops, and classes offered by the LAS Career Services team are open to all LAS students. For more information, visit LAS Career Services: https://las.illinois.edu/resources/career
Additionally, the Illinois Career Center is a campus-wide resource for robust career mentoring and internship preparation. Visit the Illinois Career Center here: https://careercenter.illinois.edu/international-students
International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)
The only college-level international student advisory board, LAS ISAB is a student-led consultative body within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. ISAB aims to enhance inclusivity and support for international students within LAS, offering workshops and hosting an annual dinner with the Dean of LAS. For more details, visit: https://las.illinois.edu/resources/international/ISAB
Global Leaders Program (GLP)
GLP is a dynamic experience designed to give students real-world practice in innovative problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, and human-centered consulting throughout their undergraduate career. It is a cohort-based program that students begin during with the yearlong Social Innovation Forum. For more information, visit: https://las.illinois.edu/resources/international/globallearning/leaders
Campus resources for international students
The University of Illinois' International Student and Scholar Services provides many resources for incoming students. Find more information on the ISSS website.
LAS International Student Support Team
Dr. Julien Berthelon: LAS 100, Global Leaders Program, ISAB
Anna Chovanec, Senior Academic Advisor: Academic Advising, course registration, questions about graduation
Kiara del Carpio: Incoming Exchange Student Advising & Coordination