Gladly You'll Learn
The University's motto, "Gladly we learn and teach," is a constant reminder of why we're here. Our focus on the academic experience attracts students and faculty who want to learn from one another in a close-knit community.
Defining Your Redbird Life
With 350+ student organizations, the opportunities to find your fit on campus and make life-long friends are endless. Discover more at RedbirdLife.IllinoisState.edu.
Explore the possibilities
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Additional Information
Freshman Students: Admissions.IllinoisState.edu/Freshman
Transfer Students: Admissions.IllinoisState.edu/Transfer
International Students: Admissions.IllinoisState.edu/International
Points of Pride: IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride
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Freshman Applicants
| Term of Enrollment | Preferred Filing Period |
Application Deadline | Required Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer and fall | August 1 – November 15 | April 1 | April 1 |
| Spring | June 1 –August 1 | November 1 | November 1 |
Transfer Applicants
| Term of Enrollment | Preferred Filing Period |
Application Deadline | Required Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer and fall | August 1 –January 15 | May 1 | June 1 |
| Spring | June 1 –August 1 | November 1 | November 1 |
International Applicants
| Term of Enrollment | Preferred Filing Period |
Application Deadline | Required Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | September 1 – April 1 | April 1 | April 1 |
| Fall | September 1 – May 1 | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring | June 1 – October 15 | October 15 | October 15 |