Career Services provides a variety of support to assist Redbirds in their job search and careers.
Career assistance available for graduating Redbirds and alumni
Unit: Graduation Services
Walk across the stage for Commencement with Redbird Stage Crossing
The University has planned an alternative, in-person celebratory experience for graduates—a Redbird Stage Crossing.
Redbird Roundup Winter Commencement Edition: Celebrating the Class of 2020
Illinois State University awarded approximately 1,070 baccalaureate degrees and 220 graduate degrees during winter commencement.
Commencement ceremonies available December 12
Illinois State will present the ceremonies online to celebrate the achievements of the 2020 winter graduates. The recorded ceremonies will be available on the Commencement website by December 12.
In their words: Joseph Berg reflects on graduating during the pandemic
Joseph Berg is not a traditional college student, but that did not discourage him from making the most of his experience at Illinois State. After a few years of feeling unfulfilled in the workforce, he decided to commit to his education by joining the Redbird family. He was eager to polish his professional skills and set himself up for a career he could be passionate about.
In their words: Mahogany West reflects on student teaching during the pandemic
Mahogany West started her first day of teaching in an empty classroom.
In their words: Gerard Matthew Cunanan faces unexpected ending to his time at Illinois State
December graduate Gerard Matthew Cunanan reflects on his time at Illinois State University.
In their words: Hillary Campos reflects on graduating during the pandemic
This is the first story in a series in which students set to graduate in December reflect on how their final semester at Illinois State University has been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
10 things every new Illinois State grad should know
Illinois State’s Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird alum.
Setback to comeback: Message of perseverance defines Class of 2020
It would have been poetic for Tristen Sharp to go from not knowing if she’d ever be able to put one foot in front of the other again to walking across the stage at Redbird Arena.
