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Spring Internship and Career Fairs
Career Services has several great upcoming opportunities for students to connect with employers.
- Spring Internship Fair, Thursday, February 8, Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center
- Spring Career Fair, Tuesday, February 20, Brown Ballroom, Bone Student
- Education Career Fair, Thursday, March 7, Horton Fieldhouse
Career Services is also hosting InstaCareer on Wednesday, February 14. These 40-minute sessions are designed to help prepare students for participation in the spring career fair.
Residence Hall Spring Break Information
Residence Halls will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, and reopen at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 17. Wilkins Hall, Cardinal Court, Fell Avenue Apartments, School Street Apartments, and Hewett-Manchester halls remain open. For more information, visit University Housing Services.
Summer Session
Illinois State University’s Summer Session provides a variety of course offerings for both undergraduate and graduate students. Summer registration dates are available to students as of February 1 in their My.IllinoisState.edu portal.
Students should consult the portal for their registration date and time and contact their advisor if they have questions regarding summer courses. For general questions regarding Summer Session, please email Registrar@IllinoisState.edu or call (309) 438-2188.
Voter Information for Illinois State Students
The 2024 Illinois primary election is on Tuesday, March 19, and the Center for Civic Engagement encourages all students to take the opportunity to help determine the candidates for November’s general election. The Redbird Voter Guide is a great resource for students, and it provides all the information students need to register to vote, learn about the candidates/issues, and cast their ballot.
- College students can register to vote at their home/permanent address or campus address.
- Online registration in Illinois is available until 11:59 p.m. on March 3. ISU offers TurboVote to facilitate voter registration.
- Illinois is a same-day registration state, so students who forget to register to vote before the March 3 deadline can still register and vote at their polling place. Students must bring the necessary documentation.
- Early voting is available for anyone in McLean County (except Bloomington voters) at Bone Student Center and Watterson Towers, March 4-15. We STRONGLY encourage students to early vote because it is easy, convenient, and often not crowded.
- On Election Day (March 19), students can vote at the Bone Student Center from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. All those in line by 7 p.m. are entitled to vote. Students who vote at the Bone Student Center can take photos at a Celebration Station to share their participation and celebrate their voting experience.
- If students have any questions or need assistance, they can contact the Center for Civic Engagement at (309) 438-1100 or CivicEngagement@IllinoisState.edu.
Secretary of State Mobile Office on Campus
The Secretary of State’s Office offers several Mobile DMV dates throughout the semester at Illinois State University. Services will be available in the Spotlight Room of the Bone Student Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates:
- Tuesday, February 27
- Tuesday, March 26
- Tuesday, April 23
Services include:
- Driver’s license including REAL ID (renewal, replacement, corrections)
- State ID card (renewal, replacement, corrections)
- Vehicle sticker sales
- Passenger, B-Truck, and motorcycle license plates
- ISU collegiate license plates
- Organ/tissue donor registration
- Vehicle title and registration
- Parking placard for persons with disabilities
Motorists may renew their driver’s license one year in advance of their license’s expiration date. A complete list of acceptable forms of identification is available at ilsos.gov.
Acceptable forms of payment include personal checks and Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit and debit cards. Cash will not be accepted.
Adding Emergency Contacts
It is important that every student has an emergency contact listed in their profile. Encourage your student to add emergency contacts by logging onto My.IllinoisState.edu, going to the My Profile section, and scrolling down to the Emergency Contacts button under “Manage Your Profile Information.” Multiple contacts can be listed, though only one can be selected as preferred.
Safe Redbirds App
Safe Redbirds is the official safety app for Illinois State University, and we encourage everyone to download and explore it. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.
Download the free app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Graduation and Commencement
Students graduating in spring or summer can participate in Spring (May) commencement ceremonies. All students who have completed the application for graduation by the February 9 deadline will receive an email on February 14 with information about how to register to take part in their commencement ceremony and purchase a cap and gown. Participation in a commencement ceremony is optional.
Diplomas will be mailed to the address the student indicated on their application for graduation approximately 12 weeks following the conclusion of the semester in which they graduated. |
