Illinois State University

Illinois State University Student Activities

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Illinois State University students' favorite campus traditions are Festival ISU, Passages/Welcome Weekend and Homecoming.

Illinois State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Illinois State University.

Illinois State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Illinois State University students live off campus. In 2023, 32% of undergrads at Illinois State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 68% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Illinois State University. There are 5,800 spots available in on-campus housing for all 18,114 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 5,760 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Illinois State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Illinois State University Athletics

At Illinois State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Illinois State University:

Safety at Illinois State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Illinois State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Illinois State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Illinois State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Illinois State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Illinois State University, take Interstate 55 to Normal, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Central Illinois Regional airport.

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