UIUC First CoffeeUIUC First Coffee
First Coffee for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Alumni
Curated 1:1 coffee introductions exclusively for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates. No swipes, no swipe-based apps. Just serious UIUC meeting for a quick first coffee.
Coffee-first dating for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni in Chicago
What is First Coffee
First Coffee is a community-based Coffee Date Club. Not a swipe-based matching app, but an app that hosts 60-minute coffee date events inside trusted communities. Our curation team handles matching and supports real connections.
Who is this for?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates in their 20s–30s living in Chicago
People who are relationship-minded, not chasing endless swipes
Busy professionals who prefer one good IRL conversation over 100 chats
Those who feel safer meeting someone from a shared University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign background
How First Coffee works
Apply in the app, match with someone who shares your goals, and meet IRL. No endless chats. No spam.
Apply to join
Tell us about your major, grad year, and the kind of relationship you want.
Get matched
We hand-match you with another verified UIUC member.
Meet IRL
We book the table and cover the first round. All you do is show up and see if it clicks.
Safety & quality first
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni only (verified by graduation year and email)
Public cafés only (no private locations)
Clear expectations: 1:1 coffee, 45–60 min, no pressure
No swipe feed, no random DMs
Pricing
Date Ticket
One 60-minute coffee date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a swipe-based dating app?
No. First Coffee is an app, but not a swipe-based dating app. There is no swipe feed, no profiles to scroll. First Coffee is a curated 1:1 introduction program for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni.
What if you can't find a match for me?
Then you don't pay. We only charge when we confirm a First Coffee for you.
Do I have to download an app?
Yes. First Coffee is a mobile app. You download the app, apply once, and we handle the matching and coordination.
Ready to join UIUC First Coffee?
First Coffee opens a limited number of seats each week. Claim yours now.