Transfer Registration and Orientation Day Schedule

There's a lot to learn about a new school. We'll make sure you feel confident and ready to take your next step at Illinois State.

8:30 a.m.

Check in

Prairie Room, Bone Student Center 2nd Floor
Make sure you have your name tag and schedule! Then hop in line to get your ID photo taken before you head to your first session.

9:15 a.m.

Welcome and Redbird Chat

Prairie Room
Start your morning off with a brief welcome before splitting into small groups.

10:00 a.m.

Morning Sessions

Prairie Room
Join us for valuable insights from an academic advisor! Discover tips on transitioning smoothly to ISU and get acquainted with technology tools that will help you thrive as a student.

11:00 a.m.

Building Connections

Student Involvement Center, Bone Student Center 2nd floor
This workshop uses fun, engaging activities in a small-group setting to help students meet others and build meaningful connections.

11:45 a.m.

Lunch with Emerge

Prairie Room
Lunch is on us! Grab some good food and listen to some ways to become a leader on campus.

12:30 p.m.

Redbird Resource and Involvement Fair

Prairie Room and Student Involvement Center
Find support and get involved at ISU-start at the Resource Fair, then stop by the Student Involvement Center.

1:30 p.m.

Campus Tour

Enjoy a 45-minute tour of the quad or participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt.

Get your Redbird ID card between 1:00pm and 4:30pm today!

The fun is just beginning.

Get connected to everything campus and the community has to offer at Welcome Week.

Person with blue hair holding a goat at Goat Yoga in the Brickyard Plaza.
Student taking a selfie with one of the performers at Drag Queen Bingo.
Student with a hula hoop around their neck at Fun in the Sun event on the Quad.
Two students holding '#RedbirdWelcome' and 'Go You Redbirds!' signs at Welcome Week Kickoff.
EDM DJ on stage at Let's Glow event in the Brown Ballroom.
Three students making tie dye t-shirts on the Quad.
Two students wearing matching 'Antiracism. Identity. Belonging.' shirts at the Multicultural Center's 'The Family Reunion' event.
Group of students dancing at ISU Spirit Picnic on the Quad.
Three friends posing in front of a firepit at the Welcome Week Kickoff.

Start Exploring

It's the end of your orientation but it's only the beginning of your Redbird journey. Now's the perfect time to start setting yourself up for success.

  • University College

    University College has what you need to make a smooth transition to Illinois State.

    Get to know University College

  • Transfer Student Seminar

    Get to know your new school and meet other transfer students. This seminar gives you an in-depth look at everything Illinois State has to offer and provides a space for you to explore your major and career interests.

    Learn more and register

  • Honors

    Enhance your entire college experience with memorable experiences, individualized attention, and unique opportunities.

    Apply for Honors

  • Accommodations

    Request accommodation services for a disability. We offer all kinds of assistance, including note taking, sign language, interpreters, and more.

    Access accommodation services