Congratulations to Prof. Mary Edwards for being named a Fellow of AICP! Read more.

The academic programs within the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, including BAUSP, MUP and MSSUM, have been recently classified as an approved field of study within the U.S. government's official STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields list. UIUC urban planning students on F1 visa who finish the program may participate in 12 months of OPT, and may apply for an additional 24 month extension to their OPT period. More information about the STEM OPT extension can be found through the Office of International Student & Scholar Services.

We hope you all are staying well. While we may not be on campus at this time, please know you can reach us by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. In addition, here are links to information you may find useful during this stressful time:

• UIUC COVID-19 Updates
• Graduate College Updates
• Support Resources

Lily Wilcock, a first year MUP student, has been selected to join the Clinton Global Initiative University community. This higher education program of the Clinton Foundation offers year-round programming that includes access to topic experts and change agents, mentorship networks, financial resources, and community events including an annual meeting to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2020. The program is dedicated to supporting students who are committed to take action and adress the world's most pressing challenges. Congratulations, Lily! Read more.

Our campus is one of 208 colleges and universities recognized nationally as a Bicycle Friendly University thanks to the UIUC's commitment to encouraging bicycling on campus and reducing carbon emissions from commuting and fleet transporation as part of the Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP). Read more.