Every August, new and returning students flood back to campus the week before fall semester classes begin. They are greeted by a large crew of faculty, staff, and students who volunteer to help these Redbirds move into university housing.
In a few short years, Illinois State has built a powerhouse esports program that has made the University a destination for a massive national and international population of prospective students who may have never known about the school otherwise.
Of Illinois State University’s 18,000 undergraduates, more than 3,000 students—17% —are the first in their family to attend college. Three first-generation students—Ash Ebikhumi, Christian Arceo, and Makiah Watson—share their stories of navigating college.
Register now for the 2023 spring career fairs, as spaces fill up quickly.
Illinois State’s faculty place a high value on experiential learning programs that impact students’ personal and professional development outside the classroom.
Vocational wellness is the ability to achieve personal satisfaction and fulfillment from work, whether academic or job-related.
The Alumni Mentor Network allows Redbirds to help Redbirds.
The Association of Residence Halls (ARH) is an overarching governing body that promotes student well-being within all on-campus residence halls.
One of the 3,983 freshmen who stepped onto campus for the first time this fall, Kaitlyn Elliott shared her Illinois State University experiences so far.
Tickets are available for University Housing’s Latino and Disability Awareness Cultural Dinner on November 10 with actor Lauren Ridloff. Deadline for buying tickets is November 4.
