Spring flowering tree in front of Cook Hall.

Campus Tours

Take an outdoor walking tour of our beautiful quad.

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Close to Everything

Illinois State is located in the town of Normal in central Illinois, just a short drive from Chicago, St. Louis, and other big cities. Learn more about Normal and Bloomington, our next-door neighbor.

Choose your Visit

We love to meet prospective students to answer questions and show off our beautiful campus. That's why we offer a variety of visit options. However, some visit dates are especially popular and fill up fast. We recommend making your reservation early due to space availability.

If accommodations are needed to participate in an event, please contact our office at least 48 hours in advance at (309) 438-2181 or (800) 366-2478.

Flower bed in front of the Lincoln gate entrance to campus.

Campus Tour

1 hour

In a small group, take in the beauty of our Tree Campus USA-designated quad in an outdoor student-led walking tour.

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Virtual Visit

See what life is like as a Redbird from wherever you are.

Get the virtual campus experience

Flowering trees, green grass, and students sitting on the quad.

Open House

  • 5-6 hours
  • Hosted several times throughout the year
  • See our residence halls, tour campus, and meet with representatives from across campus

In response to COVID-19, we are cancelling our large Open Houses until further notice.

Residence Hall Tours

See inside different styles of residence halls and hear from current students about their experiences at Illinois State University.

In response to COVID-19, we are cancelling our Residence Hall Tours until further notice. In the meantime, take a video tour of Housing at Illinois State.

Other Ways to Visit

Graduate School Visits

Request a visit to meet with your intended graduate program, tour campus with a current student, and learn more about the Graduate School at Illinois State University.

Group Visit

Group visits are a great opportunity to introduce your group of high school or community college students to Illinois State University. The typical visit includes a 20-minute presentation from an Admissions representative and a 90-minute walking tour of campus.

In response to COVID-19, we are cancelling all campus visits through July 31.

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Meet with Admissions Counselor

If you are unable to participate in any of the above visit options, you may schedule an appointment with an admissions representative.