Undergraduate Admissions
Welcome to the Department of Aerospace Engineering!
You're about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. During your years as an undergraduate student in AE, you'll take courses that cover the fundamentals of flight and space. But you'll also have opportunities to go further with courses you elect to take as well as through experiential learning in research, internships, and study abroad programs. There are also plenty of hands-on opportunities to design, create, and fly aircraft and spacecraft, through coursework and student group activities.
General Information
Academic Opportunities
Professional Opportunities
- Student Employment Office
- Campus Career Services
- Engineering Career Services
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
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Your path to Grainger Engineering starts here. Explore your options and gather the information you need to take the next step and apply.
Undergraduate Contacts
Timothy Bretl
Undergraduate Programs
(217) 244-3126
tbretl@illinois.edu
Laura Ann Gerhold
Academic Advisor & Coordinator of Undergraduate Program
(217) 244-8671
gerhold@illinois.edu
Audrey Cochran
Academic Advisor
217-333-4629
hasken2@illinois.edu
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