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Hosting Minor Guests in UHS Buildings
Effective August 1, 2025, guests ages 13–17 must have parent/guardian permission submitted in advance via the Minor Guest Registration Form. Guests under 13 are only permitted when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Exceptions may apply during Homecoming or Siblings Weekends. Review the new University Housing Services Guest Policy for more details.
Fall Break to begin November 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, Fell/School St. Apartments, and Hewett-Manchester Halls remain open throughout the duration of fall break.
Watterson Towers, Wright Hall, and Haynie Hall will close completely on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. These halls will reopen on Sunday, November 30 at 2:00 p.m.
Important Dates
Fall Break
- Saturday, November 22 | Halls close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, November 30 | Halls reopen at 2 p.m.
Winter Break
- Saturday, December 13 | Halls close at 2 p.m.
- Friday, January 9 | Halls open at 8 a.m.
Spring Break
- 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.
News
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Back to school: Students begin fall semester
Students returned to campus after the quiet summer months with undeniable energy, as Welcome Week helped new Redbirds transition into the first week of classes at Illinois State University, which began Monday, August 18.
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.