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  • Indian Cultural Dinner featuring Vir Das on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

    Vir DasThe Indian Cultural Dinner will feature Vir Das, Emmy-nominated actor, and comedian, on April 11, 2023, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University.

    Tickets for the event are available here until April 4. If special accommodations are needed to fully participate in this program, please contact Delaney Hardman at (309) 438-5399 dehard2@ilstu.edu with sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

    The event is sponsored by Illinois State University’s University Housing Services, Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, and the Office of International Engagement.

  • Returning Residents: Important Housing Contract Dates

    The full list of important dates for returning students is located here.

    Contract renewal ends on March 24.

    If you wish to request an exemption to the on-campus housing policy, you may do so at any point within the Housing and Dining Portal, the process is outlined here

Important Dates

2022-2023 Opening & Closing Dates for Residence Halls

  • End of the Year

    • Saturday, May 13 - halls close at 2 p.m.
    • Exceptions may be made for residents participating in commencement ceremonies.

2023-2024 Opening & Closing Dates for Residence Halls

  • Move-In

    • Monday, August 14 through Sunday, August 20
    • All residents will be able to self-select their own move-in date and time. Students will be notified of the sign-up process in the summer.
  • Fall Break

    • Saturday, November 18 - halls close at 2 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 26 - halls reopen at 2 p.m.
    • Cardinal Court, Fell Ave., School St. apartments and Wilkins, Hewett, and Manchester halls remain open.
  • Winter Break

    • Saturday, December 16 - halls close at 2 p.m.
    • Friday, January 12 - halls reopen at 8 a.m.
    • Cardinal Court, Fell Ave., School St. apartments and Hewett-Manchester halls remain open.
  • Spring Break

    • Saturday, March 11 - halls close at 2 p.m.
    • Sunday, March 19 - halls reopen at 2 p.m.
    • Cardinal Court, Fell Ave., School St. apartments and Hewett-Manchester halls remain open.
  • End of the Year

    • Saturday, May 11 - halls close at 2 p.m.
    • Exceptions may be made for residents participating in commencement ceremonies.