Greetings, new MS/LIS & CAS students! We are excited to virtually welcome you to the program. While we normally separate our orientation activities between residential (on-campus) and Leep (online) students, COVID is providing us the opportunity of combining the two and thus allowing you to meet more MS/LIS students! We are requiring ALL MS/LIS students to attend an orientation on Saturday, January 16th. We also highly encourage everyone’s participation in virtual Welcome Weekend from February 26 to February 28, 2021.  This site provides all the information you need to for your online orientations.

The iSchool at Illinois

As you will soon see firsthand, the School of Information Sciences (the iSchool) is dedicated to shaping the future of information through research, education, and engagement, both public and professional.

Your time at the iSchool will be full of experiences to enhance the knowledge and skills you need for your career.

What Can I Expect for the Orientations?

These events will jump-start your academic journey with the iSchool. You will learn about the resources you have available, meet your peers, and form relationships with both school staff and fellow students that will help you find success while in graduate school.