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Experience "A Day in the Life" of Illinois State students

7:15am Alarm goes off, hit snooze
7:24am Zzzzzzz.
7:50am Try to wake roommate
7:59am Chemistry lab
9:03am Chat with friend
9:18am Watch this event play out in a video.Review notes on the Quad
9:30am Watch this event play out in a video.Head for breakfast.
10:00am Watch this event play out in a video.Off to library
10:05am Do some research at library
11:33am Email friends
11:42am IM friends- see what's going on this weekend
12:01pm Watch this event play out in a video.Check messages
12:15pm Get some caffeine
12:45pm Off to class
2:14pm Watch this event play out in a video.Study for test on Quad
3:06pm Watch this event play out in a video.Meet with professor
4:15pm Watch this event play out in a video.Last class done
4:30pm Watch this event play out in a video.Work
6:13pm Dinner with friends
7:02pm Take Nite Ride to the mall
9:35pm Pizza and movie in neighbor's room

Outstanding facilities and technology for a supportive learning environment

Milner Library

Milner Library is the hub of the knowledge network on the Illinois State University campus.  Familiarizing yourself with its services and resources will enable you to succeed at every educational level.

The library offers various services, including -- but no limited to -- an online catalog used for locating books and other materials at Milner Library, electronic reserves, and access to 65 other academic libraries collections in Illinois; faculty that provide research assistance and library instruction customized to meet the needs of student and users of all types and skill levels.

Computers

Illinois State is dedicated to being a "technology-friendly campus" and using this technology to enhance teaching/learning, communication, and creativity at all levels. We offer state-of-the-art computer labs, computer training, an on-campus computer vendor, a computer help desk providing tech support, downloadable software, and much more.

General purpose computer labs with more than 2,500 instructional computers and additional computers are available in departmental labs. In addition, each residential area of campus has a computer lab, and direct network access is available in almost every residence hall allowing quick access to the Internet and other resources without the use of a modem.

Learn more about student technology resources.

Classrooms and labs

State-of-the-art technology is available in classrooms, including computer, video, and Internet resources, as well as in the Science Laboratory Building, which houses modern laboratories and classrooms.  Many departments or schools have state-of-the-art discipline specific laboratories that provide an optimal learning environment. Students gain hands-on experience in these labs utilizing the latest in industry specific software and equipment.

iCampus Portal -- helping you navigate your way through campus information

With any Web browser connected to the Internet, you will be able to log on and view University information that is specific to you -- such as your class schedule, required textbooks, the balance on your Redbird Card, financial aid information, and university announcements. In addition, you also can access your Email account and view maps of campus. Get a glimpse of the iCampus Portal without logging in.

Course catalog

The Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs are available online for you to download. Future Illinois State students may find the course descriptions interesting in addition to the list of requirements for academic programs.

The catalogs also contain important facts about admission, costs, financial aid, housing, and student services, and activities.