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On-Campus Release Request
The On-Campus Release Request for the 2027-28 academic year opens September 10, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. Students who wish to submit a request will be able to do so through the On-Campus Release Request form. Please check this page for updates and access the form when it becomes available. Students do not need to submit an On-Campus Release Request if they intend to live in Cardinal Court, 209/211 Fell Ave., or 302 School Street apartments next academic year. For questions, contact University Housing Services at (309) 438-8611.
Summer Housing at Illinois State University
Summer Housing is now available at Illinois State University with flexible options to fit your needs. Guests may choose weekly contracts or stay for the full summer, and enrollment in summer classes is not required. This housing option is ideal for interns, conference guests, researchers, and others who need short-term or extended summer accommodations.
Apply through the Housing and Dining Portal. For questions, call (309) 438-8611. Learn more and reserve your space by visiting our Summer Housing page.
Important Dates
Fall Break
- Saturday, November 21 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, November 29 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie reopen at 2 p.m.
- Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall, Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, and Fell/School remain open throughout the break.
Winter Break
- Saturday, December 12 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie close at 2 p.m.
- Friday, January 8, 2027 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie reopen at 8 a.m.
- Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall, Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, and Fell/School remain open throughout the break.
Spring Break
- Saturday, March 6, 2027 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie close at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Watterson, Wright, & Haynie reopen at 2 p.m.
- Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall, Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, and Fell/School remain open throughout the break.
Move-Out 2027
- Saturday, May 8, 2027 | All halls and on-campus apartments close for the summer at 2 p.m.
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