Welcome Week is held prior to the start of classes each fall and complements the Preview or Transfer Days experience most students have experienced in the spring and summer.
Video: Redbird moments from Welcome Week 2015
Topic: Student Life
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte challenges students during ISU visit
“Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte challenged Illinois State’s newest students to overcome their fears during a speech at Welcome Week’s University Convocation.
Welcome back from President Dietz
President Larry Dietz welcomes all faculty and staff members to the 2015-2016 academic year at Illinois State University.
What it means to be Greek at Illinois State
Having been accepted on campus four decades ago, Illinois State’s Greek life is in its infancy compared to many other universities, but it is rapidly growing.
Back to School Pizza Party for all education majors, August 19
All education majors are invited to attend the Back to School Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 19 from 5-7 p.m. on the DeGarmo Patio.
Live your adventure this fall with the Adventure program
The Adventure program will be offering several opportunities at the start of the semester to soak up the great outdoors or just to learn a new skill.
Welcome Week and move-in: Your best photos and tweets
Students and their families are sharing lots of great photos using the official hashtags #RedbirdMoveIn and #RedbirdWelcome.
Meet Robert Thurman, student leader in MCN and across campus
Meet Robert Thurman, a senior nursing student from Champaign. He is an academic senator in the Student Government Association and was a Preview guide this past summer.
Kinesiology and Recreation’s short-term study abroad trips gain in popularity
Kinesiology and Recreation students enjoyed short cultural immersion trips to Russia and Costa Rica in May.
Video recap from Illinois State’s move-in 2015
Students and parents were greeted by some beautiful weather and an army of Curb Bird volunteers during the first Redbird move-in day.
