Welcome Days
Welcome Days 2027
New Redbirds, this one's for you! Start your semester with some Redbird swag, friendly competition, and a few clues along the way.
Grab Your Swag and Keep That Wristband
January 11–13 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Student Involvement Center, Second Floor, Bone Student Center
Stop by once on the day that works best for you to pick up your Redbird swag and a special wristband. Make sure you keep the wristband because you will need it Wednesday night. Hint: Take a closer look at it.
Wear Your Wristband to Trivia Night
Wednesday, January 13 | 5–7 p.m.
Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center
Grab some free food, meet fellow Redbirds, and get ready for a night of trivia, friendly competition, and prizes! Think you've got what it takes? Your wristband might just give you a head start.
If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this program/event, please contact Student Activities at (309) 438-2151 or StudentOrgs@IllinoisState.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Note: Incoming students are assessed a one-time nonrefundable fee to cover the costs associated with this program. The January 2027 fee is $10 and will appear on the first tuition and fees bill.
Additional Activities
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Winter Fest - Student Involvement Fair
Tuesday, January 19 and Wednesday, January 20
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. each day
Brown Ballroom, Bone Student CenterWinter Fest provides students with an opportunity to learn about the wide variety of Illinois State University registered student organizations (RSOs) and discover ways to get involved on campus.
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Explore the Campus & Community
The Illinois State University campus and the Bloomington-Normal community have much to offer. Choose your own adventure and explore your new community.
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ISU Coloring Sheet
Enjoy this custom ISU coloring sheet created by NatterDoodle.
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Technology Help & Tutorial
Get your computer set up and all your technology needs ready before the first day of classes:
- Get a computer
- Connect your devices to the network
- Download Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud
- Take the Technology Orientation Online Class
Tech help is available for these things and more from the Technology Support Center (438-HELP or chat) and TechZone (Bone Student Center).
General Information
More campus events are listed on RedbirdLife.IllinoisState.edu. Students, click the blue "Sign In" button to enter your Illinois State ULID and password in order to view additional details. You can also locate your personal Event Pass at RedbirdLife.IllinoisState.edu/EventPass.