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Board of Trustees Names Dr. Aondover Tarhule as Interim President of Illinois State University
The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University announced that Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Aondover Tarhule will assume the role of Interim President through June 30, 2024. Tarhule joined Illinois State University as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost in 2020. His immediate prior administrative appointment was Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School at Binghamton University (State University of New York). Before that, he was Executive Associate Dean and Department Chair in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma. In these positions, he worked on creating new academic programs, increasing student enrollment, increasing diversity, faculty retention, shared governance, and international partnerships and linkages.
Residence Halls Opening and Closing Dates for Spring Break
Residence Halls will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, and reopen at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 19. Hewett and Manchester halls and apartments (Cardinal Court, Fell Ave., and School St.) remain open. For more information, visit University Housing Services.
Fall Course Registration
Advanced course registration for Fall 2023 begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023. Registration dates and times are available in your student’s My.IllinoisState.edu portal. Students should pay careful attention to their registration start time. Registration dates and times are determined based on the number of credit hours earned (not including in-progress credits). Fall course information is available through your student’s My.IllinoisState.edu portal and the Course Finder site. Additional registration information can be found through the Office of the University Registrar and University College.
On-Campus Housing for Fall 2023
It’s time for your student to start thinking about their on-campus residence for the 2023–2024 academic year. There are some important differences for incoming and returning students.
- Incoming students: If your student is within their first two years out of high school, they are required to live on campus in the fall. Visit the Housing and Dining Portal to sign a housing contract and select a Meal Plan. Required first-time college students who submit their housing contract and initial payment by May 1 can participate in roommate matching and will be eligible to participate in room selection in the summer months. If it is done after May 1, they will be randomly assigned a room by staff.
- Transfer students who submit their contracts by May 1 will be entered into a lottery where 100 students will be selected to participate in roommate matching and room selection. All other transfer students will be assigned a space in July based on room preferences submitted in the Housing and Dining Portal.
- Returning students: Contract renewal for returning students required to live on campus ends on Friday, March 24. Please remind your student to sign their contract and select a room by the deadline, or they will be randomly assigned by Housing staff.
- Exemptions: Students who are required to live on campus but have a need to live off campus need to request an exemption. Students should wait to hear back on the status of their request before making plans to live off campus.
Resources for Off-Campus Students
The Off-Campus Housing Database is a resource to assist students in searching for off-campus housing. This site is a comprehensive resource for Illinois State students to search for vacant listings managed by private landlords and management companies, search for roommates, or find a sublease. The database is a quick and easy place for students to search for apartments or houses with specific criteria such as price, number of bedrooms, and whether pets are permitted.
To help your student enhance their off-campus living experience, they are encouraged to check out the resources offered by Off-Campus Services.
As your student selects a place to live in Bloomington/Normal, you may be asked to sign as a guarantor on their lease. A lease may be the first legal document your student is asked to sign. Before signing, your student should consider scheduling an appointment with the Students’ Attorney in the Dean of Students Office for a free lease review.
Event Calendar
Are you looking for important dates such as academic breaks, deadlines, course registration, and university events? Check out the University Events Calendar, which features the academic calendar and events around campus. Student activities and events scheduled for the current semester are promoted on Redbird Life. The Academic Calendar has tabs to search for key future dates beyond the current academic year.
Student Account Due Dates
If your student is enrolled in the payment plan, payments for spring 2023 are due to the Student Accounts Office on the following dates:
- Third installment: Friday, March 10
- Fourth installment: Friday, April 14
- Fifth installment: Friday, May 12
These dates are significant—past due balances will place a hold on your student’s account, which can impact their course registration for future semesters.
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.
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