Useful Links

TRAVEL INFO AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS

The Bureau of Consular Affairs (U.S. Deparment of State)
Travel advisories and warnings, and overseas consular assistance information for U.S. citizens, and Visa requirement for foreigners in the U.S.
U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Websites of U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide provided by the U.S. Department of State
Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S.
Current listing of addresses and phone numbers of foreign consular offices in the U.S. provided by the U.S. Deparment of State.
Travel and Living Abroad
Some suggestions and sites to help you avoid health and safety challenges while you are abroad provided by the Study Abroad Office.
The Lonely Planet World Guide
General travel information listed by country.

ON THE ROAD AIDS

Calculators and Convertors
  • Temperature Convert temperatures to and from celsius, fahrenheit, and kelvin.
  • Time Zone Calculate the time anywhere in the world.
  • Metric Metric conversions (e.g. pounds to kilograms, miles to kilometers)
  • Currency Automatically converts currencies between countries using rates from the previous business day.
Worldwide Broadcasters' Links
A directory of broadcasters worldwide.
Weather Forecast
  • NOAA's National Weather Service Official US weather, marine, fire and aviation forecasts, warnings, meteorological products, climate forecasts and information about meteorology.
  • The Weather Channel: World Weather Offers forecasts for cities worldwide as well as radar and satellite maps. Also includes news stories and allergy information.
Traveling with your Computer (CITES)
Information on accessing UIUC computing resources for faculty, staff and students traveling in the U.S. and other countries. Also contains links to information on worldwide electrical standards, telephone standards, and types of plug.
Road Maps (MapQuest)
Free maps, driving directions, and live traffic reports in the North America and selected countries in Europe.

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Office of Continuing Education
The office that oversees many of the University's distance education offerings.
Study Abroad Office
Information for students and parents on international study opportunities.
International Student and Scholar Services
(formerly the Office of International Student Affairs)
Emergency Dean
The Emergency Dean provides information and follow-up services to students and families in an emergency situation.