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. There will be two sessions each day, select between the morning or afternoon.

Morning Session

9:00 a.m.

Check in

Kick off your day by grabbing all the details you need to navigate your exciting experience!

9:30 a.m.

Morning session

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

10:30 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

Student Panel

Dive into a Q&A session with current ISU students who are eager to share their experiences!

11:15 a.m.

Campus tour or scavenger hunt

Enjoy a 45-minute tour of our beautiful quad or participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt!

12:00 p.m.

Student Social with Project Connect

Join the Project Connect program with your peers to get more familiar with transfer students starting at ISU along with you, and take a small gift home!

12:45 p.m.

Info Fair

Explore tables at our resource fair and learn valuable information about support services for your success at Illinois State University.

Get your Redbird ID card while you’re here! The card office closes at 5:00pm.

Afternoon Session

12:30 p.m.

Check in

Kick off your day by grabbing all the details you need to navigate your exciting experience!

12:45 p.m.

Info Fair

Explore tables at our resource fair and learn valuable information about support services for your success at Illinois State University.

1:30 p.m.

Afternoon Session

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

2:30 p.m.

Break

2:45 p.m.

Student Panel

Dive into a Q&A session with current ISU students who are eager to share their experiences!

3:15 p.m.

Campus tour or scavenger hunt

Enjoy a 45-minute tour of our beautiful quad or participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt!

4 p.m.

Student Social with Project Connect

Join the Project Connect program with your peers to get more familiar with transfer students starting at ISU along with you, and take a small gift home!

Get your Redbird ID card while you’re here! The card office closes at 5:00pm.

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