Welcome to Illinois State

Congratulations on your admission to Illinois State University!

As a new Redbird, you likely have questions about your housing and dining options. The following pages contain valuable information. After you have reviewed this material, visit Housing.IllinoisState.edu to learn about the application process, rooms, and rates.

Here are a few important dates to keep in mind:

Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 a.m. This is the first day you can submit your University Housing application, $250 initial housing payment, $50 nonrefundable application fee, and meal plan contract at the Housing and Dining Portal. Available steps include updating your details, applying to Themed Living Learning Communities, creating your profile, and submitting room type and location preferences. Mid-December University Housing Services will assign spring admits their personal profile and room preferences based on space availability. Late-December Room placements and roommates will be sent via email. You will be able to schedule a move-in appointment at this time. There will be a lot to learn during your transition to college; we will be there to assist you every step of the way. If you have questions about your online application, please contact University Housing Services (309) 438-8611 or Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (309) 438-8351. To learn more about housing services, visit Housing.IllinoisState.edu. For questions about meal plans, visit Dining.IllinoisState.edu. We look forward to seeing you this fall!

With Redbird Pride,