Illinois State’s Office of Admissions continues to be a resource for prospective students and their families through virtual visits of campus, flexible deadlines, and answering questions.
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Illinois State’s Office of Admissions continues to be a resource for prospective students and their families through virtual visits of campus, flexible deadlines, and answering questions.
Despite incoming Illinois State freshman Ryan Hickenbottom’s longtime volunteer efforts in McLean County, it still came as a surprise to him that he was selected as one of seven incoming recipients of the McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship. The scholarship provides free tuition to students who have a history of leadership, service, and commitment to our community.
Graham Knoll’s passion for service earned him a McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship, which provides free tuition to students who have a history of leadership, community service, and civic engagement within the county.
Incoming Illinois State freshman Parker Daugherty could sense the excitement. He was serving one afternoon through Feed My Sheep, a backpack program his church started a few years ago that provides meals to students who qualify for free and reduced school lunches. Daugherty, who is days away from finishing up his senior year at LeRoy High School, was stuffing food in the backpack when a little boy let out a gleeful yell. It turned out Daugherty had just packed his favorite cereal.
Illinois State University is a top destination for transfer students. That’s because of what we offer transfer students, from academic to social to financial fit. Learn about how we make it easy to transfer to Illinois State University, including important resources and the application process. Our students Our student population today is 20,878, with most
Illinois State University has been recognized by nonprofit Strive for College for excellence in inclusion, affordability, completion, and outcomes for low-income and first-generation college students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaZ_qRvDUdM No matter where you live at Illinois State University, you will quickly find yourself at home. Tri-Towers Wilkins, Haynie, and Wright Halls make up Tri-Towers. Close to the action at Redbird Arena and Hancock Stadium, 75 percent of residents at Tri-Towers are new students. Students across campus can loft their beds to make the
Illinois State University has been honored on the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll, continuing its reputation as a top destination for transfer students.
There are many things to look for when searching for colleges. Luckily, we’re here to help! Let’s walk through some of the most important things to consider and some of the many reasons why it’s a great time to be a Redbird.
We’ll walk you through registering for classes, securing your living arrangements, finalizing your financial aid, and submitting your final transcript.