January Enrollment confirmation and deposit information will be sent to you this month and must be postmarked by May 1, 2006, in order to finalize your enrollment and reserve a space in the freshman class. Attend a Freshman Information Night and solidify your decision to enroll at Illinois State! Information will be mailed January through February. February Residence hall application contract information will be sent to you. Find out more! Attend a Freshman Information Night and solidify your decision to enroll at Illinois State! Information will be mailed January through February. Submit your FAFSA to the federal processor by the March 1 preferential filing date for full consideration for financial aid. March Submit your FAFSA to the federal processor by the March 1 preferential filing date for full consideration for financial aid. Find out more! A Preview (summer orientation and registration) postcard will be mailed to you instructing you to go to the Preview Web site to reserve a Preview date. Read all important information on the Web site in regard to placement testing, parking, program fees, etc. Find out more! Make a reservation for the Monday, March 6, 2006, Pulaski Day Open House online! Find out more! Make a reservation for the Tuesday, March 28, 2006, Spring Open House online! Find out more! April Your financial aid award notice will be sent to you this month from the Financial Aid Office if you submitted your FAFSA by the March 1 preferential filing date. Find out more! Remember: Your enrollment confirmation and deposit must be postmarked by May 1, 2006, in order to reserve your space in the freshman class. May A health history and immunization form will be sent to you from Student Health Service. You should return your form prior to the beginning of the fall term. Find out more! Remember: Your enrollment confirmation and deposit must be postmarked by May 1, 2006, in order to reserve your space in the freshman class. June Passages Welcome Weekend information will be sent to you from the Dean of Students Office. Find out more! Detailed room selection information will be sent to you by June 1, provided you have completed the following steps: 1.) Submitted your enrollment confirmation form and deposit by the postmark deadline of May 1, 2006; and 2.) Submitted your housing contract and initial payment. For students who have completed these steps, the online room selection and preference program will be available in June and July. Participate in Preview, a mandatory summer orientation program, where you will speak with your academic advisor and register for fall classes. After you attend Preview, visit the iCampus portal to view your class schedule, locate your classes, find out what textbooks you need, and more! Find out more! Go Shopping! Check out the University Housing Services’ “What to Bring” list. Find out more! July -- No events --
August Remember to submit your final high school transcript and official ACT or SAT scores to the Office of Admissions before August 1, 2006. Move in to your residence hall, meet your roommate, and participate in Passages Welcome Weekend, all beginning August 17, 2006 Find out more! Attend your first day of class on August 21, 2006! September Arrange a campus visit or participate in an open house! Make your reservation online or by calling toll free at (800) 366-2478. Find out more! Visit the Illinois State University Web site. Find out more! Begin your scholarship search by visiting the Financial Aid Office Web site. Find out more! Go Redbirds! Attend an Illinois State athletic event! Find out more! Make a reservation for the Fall Open House, Friday, September 23, 2005, online! Find out more! October Make a reservation for the Monday, October 10, 2005, Columbus Day Open House online! Find out more! Merit-based scholarship information will be mailed to qualifying applicants beginning in October. The scholarship application deadline is typically the first week of January. November Attend an Illinois State University theatre, music, or art event! Find out more! Make a reservation for the Friday, November 11, 2005, Veterans Day Open House online! Find out more! December Access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online or pick up a paper copy from your high school guidance office or local library. Be sure to designate Illinois State University (code 001692) as a recipient of the data. The FAFSA can be submitted beginning January 1, 2006. Find out more!
