What is Asiantation?
Asiantation was a student-run orientation unlike other university-run orientation programs. It also appears to be the first orientation of its kind in the U.S. that is directed specifically towards Asian American and Asian international students. The first Asiantation program took place in 1994 and came about because of the initiative and diligence of the Asian Pacific American Coalition and the cooperation of the Illini Union Board and the Office of the Dean of Students.
Asiantation consists of this resource handbook and a “welcoming event” featuring resource tabling and entertainment from the campus community. Asiantation is presented annually at the beginning of every academic year, by the Asian American Cultural Center and International Education, alongside our affiliate organizations and campus partners.