The Champaign–Urbana* Community
*Okay, so is it "Champaign-Urbana" or "Urbana-Champaign"?
Champaign and Urbana are two separate cities (with separate city governments, police departments, fire departments, libraries, park districts, and other city services) that gradually grew together, with the University in the middle. The dividing line is Wright Street, with Champaign to the west and Urbana to the east. Because Champaign is about twice the size of Urbana, the locals (who are predominantly Champaign-ites) usually refer to the area as "Champaign-Urbana" ("CU"). However, because the main University administrative buildings are located in Urbana, the official name of the University is the "University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign." Whatever you call it, though, CU provides a rich and varied intellectual, cultural, and recreational environment in a safe community that maintains Midwestern traditions of friendliness and unpretentiousness.
About our Community, where '"Wired' is a way of life . . ."
Information for international visitors and students
- Office of International Student and Scholar Services
- New Student Orientation
- International Studies at Parkland College
- Living in Champaign-Urbana—practical advice from the Office of International Programs
- Prairienet - Community Information Network
Arts and Entertainment
- Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
- Champaign-Urbana Symphony
- Assembly Hall
- The Virginia Theater
- Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion
Healthcare
- McKinley Health Center—Students Only
- Dial-a-Nurse—333-2700, 24 hours
Nature and Environment
- The Tallgrass Prairie
- Champaign County Forest Preserve (While "forest" may be a stretch, there really are trees in Champaign County)
Parkland College
Parks and Recreation
Schools
Campus Overview
University Directory
University News, Calendars and Events Page
Weather (Urbana) and climate for Champaign-Urbana
