Campus and Community Resources

Resources Options

• Academic Advising and Support

  University College offers a wealth of services that are centered on academic advising (340 Fell) and resources for improving study skills through use of the Julia N. Visor Center (12 Vrooman Center).

  • Advising
  • Group tutoring and one-on-one writing assistance
  • Workshops (one hour long, help students quickly learn skills)
  • One-on-one academic coaching

• Student Involvement

  Activities and Involvement, Student Organizations, Leadership, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University Program Board, and more.

• Services

  Dean on Duty, Students' Attorney, Off-campus Services

• Admissions

  The Office of Admissions (third floor, Bone Student Center) is the place to start if you are thinking about becoming a Redbird. If you have been indicted or convicted of any offense, misdemeanor, or felony, you will be required to put that information on your application; however, a positive response to that question does not preclude you from being admitted.

• Career Services

  The Career Center (second floor, Bone Student Center) offers assistance based on exploring careers/majors, interviewing skills, resume writing, internship and career fairs, and more.

• Community Resources

  PATH operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week, identifying and connecting individuals with resources to meet various essential needs (i.e. food, rent) and providing crisis counseling. They have an online directory or will speak to someone over the phone (888) 865-9903.

• Health

  Student Health Services (second/main floor, Student Services Building) offers services that include general medical care, nurse consults, immunizations, sexual transmitted infection (STI) testing, psychiatric services, laboratory services, dietetics services, sleep services, and more.

  Student Health Insurance eligibility applies to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.

  When students access medical, mental health, or substance-related services off-campus, they often forget to apply their student health insurance to claims, especially if they have primary coverage.

• Financial Aid

  The Financial Aid Office (101 Hovey Hall). If a student has had a drug conviction while receiving federal aid, financial counselors can provide information on how to proceed with the FAFSA application process.

• Housing

  • University Housing Services (400 S. University)
  • Students can ask to be matched with an abstinent roommate.

• Health and Wellness

  Health Promotion and Wellness (187 McCormick Hall)

  • Eight at State (focusing on maximizing emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational dimensions)
  • Wellness Assessments/Nutrition Consultants
  • Stress Management (don't forget to check out their resources, such as koru mindfulness classes, therapy dog hours, and more)

• Multicultural Identification and Support

  The Multicultural Center (301 S. Main Street, Normal) offers students empowerment opportunities to embrace their intersecting identities and find community within cultural groups or in the gathering spaces.

• Student Accommodations

  Student Access and Accommodation Services (350 Fell Hall) can help students in recovery or who are seeking recovery needed support through accommodations with housing or academics.

• Recovery is Spoken Here: Recovery Ally Training

  This two-hour training is offered consistently throughout the year (view the events on Redbird Life or email jllaurs@IllinoisState.edu for the training schedule) and can also be presented upon request.

  College students are in the highest risk category of any age group for developing a substance use disorder. Yet, college campuses are known as recovery-hostile environments. Learn about how to provide support for students who need help, as well as those who are already in recovery. Ensure that Illinois State University is a recovery-friendly campus by recognizing how language and policies perpetuate stigma, which is something that blocks recovery. Be an ally to our students and recognize how you can help them when it comes to substance use disorders and recovery.

  After completing the training, faculty and staff will be able to:

  • Recognize students in need of recovery
  • Share information about Recovery for Redbirds, Illinois State University's collegiate recovery community, with students, faculty, and staff
  • Use recovery-friendly language
  • Summarize ways to be a recovery ally on campus
  • Demonstrate how to make successful referrals

• Recreation and Leisure

  Campus Recreation (Student Fitness Center)

  • Intramural Sports
  • Adventure Connection has planned recreational trips and activities throughout the semester.
  • Facilities has open hours for bowling and billiards (added cost), esports lounge, climbing wall, pool, and more.

• Services for Special Populations

  Queer Coalition: LGBTQ2IA+ faculty, staff, and graduate student affinity group at Illinois State University

  Veterans and Military Services (112 Moulton Hall)