APPLY TO BE AN RA/CA!

Applications are now open to apply to be an Resident or Community Assistant. The three required documents for application can be found HERE and need to be completed and submitted by Wednesday, January 30 by 4:30 p.m. to be considered for candidacy. 

Quiet Hours

Quiet hours are enforced for fall semester finals week. 
Quiet Hours Begin: Friday, December 7, 8 p.m.
Quiet Hours End: Saturday, December 15, noon

Courtesy Hours for Fall Semester Final Week
Monday, Dec. 10 through Friday, Dec. 14: Noon – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Quiet Hour Policy
Any noise must be kept at a level that cannot be heard by neighboring residents. Noise that is prolonged (30 seconds or more) and/or blatant (noise that enters another student’s room) is a violation of the policy. Blatant violations include talking (loud conversations), televisions, stereos and gatherings in suites and stairwells where noise is occurring. This includes lounge areas.

Finals Week Quiet Hour Enforcement
Residents who violate quiet hours or other residence hall policies during this week may be required to move to another residence hall wherever space is available. Residents committing serious or repeated violations may be required to vacate any and all residence halls as soon as possible and/or no later than the end of the working day or equivalent. These actions may be taken administratively at the recommendation of the residence hall staff with the approval of the Associate Director of University Housing Services. Such action may be taken regardless of whether or not the individual has completed final examinations.

Closing Procedures

View Closing Preparation Information 

Winter Break

Watterson Towers, Haynie Hall, Wilkins Hall, and Wright Hall close for Winter Break on Saturday, December 15, at 2 p.m. and reopen Friday, January 11, at 8 a.m. Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall, and University Apartments will not close for Winter Break, but closing procedures must still occur.  

Spring Break

Watterson Towers, Haynie Hall, Wilkins Hall, and Wright Hall will close for Spring Break on Saturday, March 9, at 2 p.m. and reopen Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall, and University Apartments will not close for Spring Break, but closing procedures must still occur.

Summer Break

Students are able to check out once they have completed their final exams. Residence Halls will close for the summer on Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. Check back for more information closer to summer break. 

If you are moving out of your room at the semester break, please review our move out instructions. 

Friday, January 25 - MLK Jr. Cultural Dinner 

Illinois State University hosts An Evening with Michael Eric Dyson. The Cultural Dinner, as part of the Speaker Series, will be held in Redbird Arena on Friday, January 25, at 6 p.m. Reservations are required, the deadline to reserve a seat is January 11. Seats are $15 for students and $35 for nonstudents. Reserve a seat by calling (309) 438-8790 or registering online. Student meal plan holders may use a meal swipe to make a reservation in exchange for one meal. 

 

 

Friday, January 25 - MLK Jr. Cultural Dinner 

Illinois State University hosts An Evening with Michael Eric Dyson. The Cultural Dinner, as part of the Speaker Series, will be held in Redbird Arena on Friday, January 25, at 6 p.m. Reservations are required, the deadline to reserve a seat is January 11. Seats are $15 for students and $35 for nonstudents. Reserve a seat by calling (309) 438-8790 or registering online. Student meal plan holders may use a meal swipe to make a reservation in exchange for one meal.