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At Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, your ambition has our full attention

You¡¯ll arrive at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø filled with curiosity and potential. Throughout these four years, we¡¯ll make sure you have the inspiration and support, the adventure-seeking and career-building opportunities, and a lifelong network for the future you deserve.

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Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is a dream school

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is a dream school ¡ª one of 75 ¡°new dream schools¡± so named by higher ed journalist and bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo in his book ¡°Dream School: Finding the Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø That¡¯s Right for You.¡± 

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International student-athletes at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø

Winning runs deep at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, where students can excel in both academics and athletics. This is one reason why student-athletes from all over the world choose Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, where they grow as an athlete, a student, a leader and a world citizen.

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For Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø athletes, high performance means double majors

It¡¯s not by chance that Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is in the top 1% in the nation, including all NCAA divisions, for students who balance excellence in their studies and their sport.

Applying early

Makena Biltoft

Why Makena Biltoft '28 applied early

For Makena Biltoft, Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø offered the perfect blend of academic support, community, affordability and the opportunity to play volleyball ¡ª but it was the people who made her certain that Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø was the best fit.

Leo Kopplin

Why Leo Kopplin '28 applied early

Although Leo Kopplin had been around Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s campus throughout his life, each official visit offered something new and exciting. What solidified his choice was Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's supportive culture.

Maggie Tracy

Why Maggie Tracy '28 applied early

Though the idea of committing early can be scary, Maggie Tracy '28 from Champaign, Ill., said the moment she stepped foot on campus, she knew.

Ian Bischoff
More Than I Imagined ? Ian Bischoff
“The connections I made with faculty, administration and students were incredibly meaningful.”
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Zach Blair
More Than I Imagined ? Zach Blair
“Truly it's been as if every day on campus has brought something new.”
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Maggie Caliendo
More Than I Imagined ? Maggie Caliendo
“Augie was the only school that gave me that opportunity, where I could be a multi-majored student-athlete and graduate on time.”
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Isabella Casanovas
More Than I Imagined ? Isabella Casanovas
“I wanted to attend a school where I could thrive both academically and athletically.”
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Eulle Stann Casaquite
More Than I Imagined ? Eulle Stann Casaquite
“I was surprised by the amount of opportunities to do student research.”
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