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 take place most weekdays throughout the year.

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Prospective students and families walking around, talking to people at the many tables set up in the ballroom.

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.

Register for Saturday Visit

Two prospective families listening to a tour guide in a decorated residence hall room.

Transfer Fridays

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

Graduate School Visit

  • 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

Virtual Tour

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

Other Ways to Visit

Residence Hall Tours

Daily Campus Visits and Open Houses typically include a residence hall tour option. To see a residence hall, please schedule a campus visit or stop by 201 Hovey Hall to arrange a tour. If you're interested in seeing the Cardinal Court student apartment complex—housing primarily sophomores—call (309) 438-8611 to schedule an appointment.

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

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.