Events for August 2019

Meet your new classmates for activities and snacks before heading off to Viva Las Vegas. Meet in the Atrium of the Bone Student Center.

Mix and mingle with other residents in your hall and then head off to Viva Las Vegas. Meet in lower lobby of the Vrooman Center.

Bring your class schedule to the information station for a guided tour of your classroom locations. In Schroeder Hall Plaza.

Hang out with exotic animals and test out a mechanical shark ride. Relax and enjoy snacks while listening to music provided by WZND. Rain location: Activity Room, Bowling and Billiards Center

Mix and mingle with other residents of your hall and then head off to Quadchella. Meeting in Lower Lobby of the Vrooman Center.

Meet your new classmates for activities and snacks before heading off to Quadchella. Meet in the Atrium of the Bone Student Center.

Experience Illinois State's mini music festival featuring a variety of performers, pizza, and interactive activities such as the photo mosaic wall. Rain location: Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center.

Mandatory for all new incoming students Learn how your life as a Redbird will be defined by the choices you make and the actions you take through this theatrical performance by Illinois State students.

Get your meal tickets as you leave Braden Auditorium from What it Means to be a Redbird, and head to the Quad for lunch and to receive your free academic planner.

Mandatory for all new incoming students Learn about the academic expectations of your department/school by meeting with representatives from those areas. Students who are undecided/undeclared should visit with their assigned academic advisor at 340 Fell Hall. For your specific department/school and location, check the list on the Welcome Week website or the Welcome Week guide…

Mix and mingle with other residents of your hall and then head off to Block Party BBQ. Meet in the top floor lounge.

Mix and mingle with other residents of your hall and then head off to Block Party BBQ. Meet in lower lobby of the Vrooman Center.

Connect, enjoy a free lunch, and have fun while learning about important campus and community resources.

Bring your class schedule to the information station on Schroeder Hall Plaza for a guided tour of your classroom locations.

Wear red to show your Redbird spirit and join the largest group photo taken at Illinois State. A limited number of free T-shirts will be available. Enter through the southwest gate.

Meet your new classmates for activities and snacks before heading off to The Second City Improv Show.

Enjoy an evening of nonstop laughter with the improv troupe from Chicago that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and more!

Stop by Barnes & Noble in the Bone Student Center to enjoy games and snacks while getting assistance in purchasing spirit wear, textbooks, and other needed items.

Finish Welcome Week with a relaxing afternoon of ice cream, make your own bamboo, bowling, billiards, and stress-relief activities. Chill out before Monday arrives and classes begin.

The official welcome for new students transferring into Illinois State.