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Nyle DiMarco to be Cultural Dinner featured speaker
University Housing Services is excited to present the Cultural Dinner featuring Nyle DiMarco on Wednesday, April 15, at 5 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Enjoy an Italian-inspired dinner catered by Illinois State University’s Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, featuring a variety of classic Italian cuisines. Tickets are available online for $25, and students with a meal plan may reserve a spot using one meal swipe. Tickets are limited and available only through April 6 or until sold out. Reserve yours today!
2026-27 Housing Application
The on-campus housing application process for new fall and summer admits for the 2026-27 academic year began on Tuesday, February 10, at 8:30 a.m. in the Housing and Dining Portal. The priority filing deadline for students who have been out of high school for less than two years is May 1.
Summer Housing at Illinois State University
The Summer Housing contract process is now open. To apply, visit the Housing and Dining Portal. For questions, please call (309) 438-8611. Learn more and reserve your space by heading to our Summer Housing page.
Important Dates
Move Out
- Saturday, May 9 | All halls and on-campus apartments close for the summer at 2 p.m.
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Queer Coalition hosts Transgender Day of Visibility Sashay
Illinois State University's Queer Coalition is partnering with the Association of Residence Halls’ Diversity Coalition to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility on Tuesday, March 31, from 4-6 p.m. with a sashay around central campus.
Dismount zones, pedestrian safety, miscommunication concerns explained
On Feb. 22, Illinois State University’s Academic Senate passed a policy implementing dismount zones on campus to provide safer conditions for pedestrians.