Future Redbird’s ultimate guide to Homecoming

Homecoming parade

Once you get to Illinois State, Homecoming isn’t the formal dance setting you may be used to from high school. You can leave your dress, corsage, or tux at home and grab your favorite Illinois State gear instead.

Video: My first week at Illinois State

Jessica walks on campus

What can you expect during your first week as a student at Illinois State University? In STATEside’s first #BirdofMouth video of the fall, freshman Jessica shares her experiences during her first week.

What I would tell my freshman self

#BirdofMouth student blogger Lauren with friends

#BirdofMouth student blogger Lauren says there are a few things she wishes she would have known during her freshman year. Four years later, she shares her senior year advice.

Photos: My first weekend at Illinois State

Students in a Housing lounge

We asked our #BirdofMouth student bloggers to take some photos during their first weekend at Illinois State this fall. Here’s what they saw, with #nofilter of course.