Illinois State University Director of Financial Aid Bridget Curl answers questions about this year’s FAFSA delays and how the University is pivoting to accommodate prospective students.
What prospective students need to know about FAFSA delays
Topic: Freshman
A Day in the Life: Preview program seeks strong first impressions
Every summer, incoming students and their parents and guests arrive for Preview, Illinois State University’s two-day freshman orientation program.
TRIO helps first-gen students achieve success
Chantal Tellez, Brionna Ramirez, and Dre Davidson are looking forward to sharing their stories of personal growth and perseverance as a first-generation student during the fifth annual First-Generation Friday Pathways to Success Summit November 3-4 at Illinois State University.
Department of Politics and Government holds annual New Student Orientation
On Friday, September 8, the Department of Politics and Government held its annual New Student Orientation for freshmen.
Dr. Jana Albrecht discusses Illinois State’s largest incoming class in 36 years on Redbird Buzz
Dr. Jana Albrecht, M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’20, Illinois State University’s associate vice president for enrollment management, joins Redbird Buzz to talk about the fall 2023 incoming class—the University’s largest in 36 years.
Our Newest Redbirds: Tia Mapp dances into college life
After arriving at Illinois State University and saying goodbye to her family, Tia Mapp began settling into her dorm room in Watterson Towers. Being a college student suddenly felt real for the first time.
WGSS to host Welcome Party Thursday, August 31
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program (WGSS) is hosting a Welcome Party on Thursday, August 31, at 5 p.m. for incoming students interested in learning more about the WGSS minor.
Our Newest Redbirds: Medical laboratory science major charts path to pediatric care
Incoming freshman Hasna Mohamed Jamal’s experience with the Illinois Summer Research Academy inspired her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science at Illinois State as part of her long-term goal to attend medical school.
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More than numbers: The Redbirds behind Illinois State’s large incoming freshman class
When it comes to Illinois State University’s record-setting fall 2022 class, the numbers are impressive.
