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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!
Housing Contract Renewal
On-campus living contract renewal for the 2026-27 academic year has opened in the Housing and Dining Portal for current students on February 17 and will close on Sunday, March 22, at 11:59 p.m. This applies to students required to live on campus. Students will receive an email with details about the process in early February.
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
Students taking summer courses can enjoy affordable Summer Housing with furnished rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry access, and a location close to classes, dining, and campus resources, making it easy to focus on academics while still enjoying campus life.
University Housing Services also welcomes camps, conferences, and special events throughout the summer. From convenient check-in and on-campus dining to comfortable accommodations and shared spaces for connection, we help make every summer event simple and successful.
Whether you’re here to learn, teach, collaborate, or host, University Housing Services offers a safe, supportive, and connected place to stay.
The Summer Housing contract process opens March 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. 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
Spring Break
- Watterson, Wright, and Haynie close and reopen at the following times:
- Saturday, March 7 | Halls close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, March 15 | Halls reopen at 2 p.m.
Move Out
- Saturday, May 9 | All halls and on-campus apartments close for the summer at 2 p.m.
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Tickets on sale for University Housing Services Cultural Dinner featuring actor, deaf activist, and model Nyle DiMarco
University Housing Services invites you to a Cultural Dinner featuring Nyle DiMarco on April 15 at 5 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom. Enjoy an Italian-inspired dinner and an engaging evening of culture and conversation. Tickets are limited; reserve yours today.
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.