Female climbing the rock wall in the student fitness center.

Group of dozen students sitting in a circle on the quad during a class.

Male student playing pool in the Bone Student Center.

Students sitting in a dining center, talking during a meal.

Three students in a Chemistry lab working with chemicals.

Reggie posing in front of the football stands full of fans.

Three students studying in the grass on the quad.

Three students sitting at an outdoor table in Uptown Normal.

From academics to health and wellness, our state-of-the-art facilities have all the tools you need for success.

With small class sizes and hundreds of student organizations, you'll flourish academically and socially.

There are several spots on campus where you can unwind and have a little fun.

You don't have to look far to find a community that's a good fit for you.

Make exciting discoveries when you work side-by-side with faculty on groundbreaking research.

Redbird pride is always on display.

Our beautiful quad is the central hub of campus and the perfect place to spend free time.

The Illinois State campus is steps away from locally owned shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

Visit

Stop by and see what makes our campus and community a great place to learn and fun place to live.

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.

Daily Campus Visit

2 hours

Experience campus while enjoying a student-led walking tour, usually including a residence hall. Tours begin at the Office of Admissions most weekdays throughout the year.

Optional Sessions >

ISU student talks with a parent and child visiting campus.

Open House

5-6 hours

Hosted several times throughout the year, take a tour of campus and our residence halls while meeting fellow students. Learn about our majors, campus life, and the admissions process.

View Schedule and Register

Saturday Campus Visit

2 hours

Held on select Saturdays from September through April, these student-led walking tours begin at the State Farm Hall of Business and usually include a residence hall tour.

ISU student leads a group of parents and students around campus.

90 minutes
Held every Friday
Admissions presentation, student-led walking tour of campus; optional residence hall tour

Schedule through email at your convenience
Meet with your intended graduate program
Tour campus with a student from your program or the Graduate Student Advisory Committee

Request a Graduate School Visit

Can’t make the trip? You can still see our beautiful campus from wherever you are.

Start Virtual Tour

Other Ways to Visit

Residence Hall Tours

Daily Campus Visits and Open Houses typically include a residence hall tour option. You may visit all residence halls during certain hours Monday through Saturday. Additionally, a show room is available during these times in the Community Center of the Cardinal Court student apartment complex, which houses primarily sophomores.

See Housing Tour Times

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.

Schedule Group Visit

Admissions Presentation in Spanish

This two-hour group session includes a presentation mostly in Spanish by an admissions counselor, a student-led walking tour of campus, and a residence hall tour. Space is limited.

Schedule Your Visit

Una Visita en Español

Esta sesión de dos horas incluye una presentación dada por un consejero de admisión (en español), un recorrido a pie del campus dirigido por un estudiante, y un recorrido de un edificio de residencia. El espacio es limitado.

Planee Su Visita

City of Chicago Visit

We're just a short drive or train ride from Chicago, but if you can't make the trip, we'll come to you. Group presentations are available on selected dates at Illinois State's office in downtown Chicago.

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.