Located at 1405 W. Springfield Ave. is not only the best academic building at the University of Illinois but one of the very best in the United States: The Campus Instructional Facility, opened in Fall 2021, is one of the campus’ newest buildings.
The CIF features over 20 classrooms and space for over 2,000 students throughout the building’s five levels. As a harbor for productivity and creativity, there are infinite spots in the building to learn, study or work on whatever a student puts their mind to.
The first floor by itself is one of the best study spots on campus. It includes an Espresso Royale with a barrage of long tables, a glass-encased study room and the illustrious monumental study steps.
The study steps, a massive staircase, feature lengthy rows with foam pads for students to sit on to make things more comfortable. The best part? There’s a Goliath flatscreen TV in front of the steps that plays sports like football, basketball and baseball throughout the school year.
The building’s futuristic design and facilities set it apart from every other building on campus. The CIF also has a massive auditorium from its first floor to the basement, a “Classroom in the Round” and Best of CU award-winning bathrooms.
Located on the Bardeen Quadrangle near other nice engineering buildings, the CIF is hands down the best academic building on our campus.
