Announcements

The Parent and Family Guide 2020–2021 is now available! Learn about campus opportunities and services for you and your student. We also have the Spanish-language Guía para Padres y Familias available.

View the latest COVID-19 information and guidance for the Illinois State University community.

Is your student moving off-campus next year? Check out the Off-Campus 101 Webcast for Parents.

Want to talk to other Illinois State parents/guardians? The Illinois State Parents and Families Facebook group is available for you.

News

image of Watterson Towers residence hall from the ground

Illinois State University to rename floors in Watterson TowersPresident Larry Dietz announced Illinois State University will rename floors in the Watterson Towers residence hall.

New staff member, Amanda Cox, smiles through a picture frame with mascot, Reggie Redbird

Redbird for life: Former UPB leader becomes leader of UPBAmanda Cox, ’16, M.S ’18, will be returning to University Program Board. This time, she will be leading the students. Amanda Cox always made trips to Illinois State when she was a little girl with her parents. Her parents grew up in Morton, Illinois, went to Illinois State, and met here. Cox, [...]

Illinois State announces Redbird PledgeThe Redbird Pledge is the latest initiative in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This voluntary pledge for students, faculty, and staff emphasizes a shared commitment to helping maintain a safe and healthy campus.

Calendar

Aug7

Summer Session ends8/7/20 at 12:00 AMAlumni Center

Aug11

Grades due at noon8/11/20 at 12:00 PMOnline

Aug17

Classes begin8/17/20 at 12:00 AMAlumni Center

Sep7

Labor Day holiday – no classes9/7/20 at 12:00 AMAlumni Center

Oct10

First-half semester ends10/10/20 at 12:00 AMAlumni Center