Alumni
Stay Connected
We invite you to stay connected with Illinois Computer Science - our faculty, staff and students - and with your fellow alumni.
Join the Conversation
Be a part of the Illinois Computer Science community through our social networks on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Tell us how to best connect with you and develop communications and engagement activities that interest you. We'd also like to know about your affinity with our student groups and get your thoughts about philanthropy.
Stay Informed
Visit the News and Calendar pages to stay up-to-date on the latest announcements and upcoming events. Our email newsletter is sent out monthly, and the Impact Report is produced once per year. Please use our Alumni Information Update form to be sure you are on our distribution lists.
Be Recognized
The Illinois Computer Science Alumni Awards recognize alumni and faculty members who have made professional, technical, educational, or service contributions that brings distinction to themselves, the department, and the university. Be a part of this tradition: nominate someone you know worthy of this honor, and come back to campus and celebrate with each new class. The Awards dinner and ceremony is held each year in conjunction with Homecoming, making it an ideal time to visit campus.
Continuing Education and Professional Development
You can leverage our world-class faculty and research, and your on-campus peers through our distance-learning programs. From a master’s degree to certificate programs and individual courses, busy professionals can enhance their education and advance their careers while continuing to meet their current career and family obligations. Learn more about our online and on-campus opportunities from the CS Graduate Programs page. You may also be interested in other Illinois Online offerings, or MOOC courses through the Illinois-Coursera partnership.
University of Illinois Alumni Association
The University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) sponsors the IlliniLink networking platform, Alumni Awards, Homecoming, Speaker Series, EXPLORERS Alumni Travel Program, Book Club, and regional Alumni Clubs and Groups.
Give Back Financially
An Illinois Computer Science degree is a powerful credential and has positioned thousands of alumni for tremendous success. Not only does your financial support enable us to provide more scholarships, fellowships and outreach activities, but alumni giving also functions as a measure of the department’s strength and impacts our standings in the national rankings. Learn more about Giving or Give Now.
Connect with Student Groups
The Department enjoys a strong partnership with many CS-affiliated student groups such as the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Women in Computer Science (WCS). We collaborate throughout the year on student-alumni networking opportunities such as the annual ACM Reflections-Projections Conference, HackIllinois, and the annual WCS Alumni and Student Dinner.
Campus Visits
Our faculty and staff—but especially our students—benefit from the real-world experiences that our alumni share with them. Alumni often give formal presentations, attend informal meetings with students and faculty, hold office hours for students interested in more personalized advice, and collaborate with faculty to speak in classes. If you are interested in scheduling a campus visit, email us at: alumni@cs.illinois.edu
Events
Every year, the university, the college, and the department host a variety of events for alumni to meet and network with each other as well as with faculty, staff, and students. Explore the Computer Science Calendar, The Grainger College of Engineering Alumni Calendar, and the University of Illinois Alumni Association Calendar.
Become a Corporate Partner
We encourage our alumni to also connect their companies to Illinois Computer Science to establish recruiting relationships and to explore sponsored research opportunities. Learn more about becoming a Corporate Partner.
Contact the Communications & Engagement Team
This dedicated group coordinates all the communications, alumni relations, and fundraising efforts for the department. We also manage the corporate relations programs, special events, and outreach activities in collaboration with the academic offices and student groups. We are here to be of service to you, to keep you connected to the Illinois Computer Science network, and to be good stewards of your gifts of time, advice, expertise, and financial support. Please connect with the Communications and Engagement Team to let us know how you would like to get more involved with the Department.