Redbird-Housing

Broadway star Eva Noblezada is coming to Illinois State University!

Join University Housing Services for the 2026 Cultural Dinner on November 5 at 5 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom. Hear from Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated performer Eva Noblezada, known for her roles in Hadestown, The Great Gatsby, Miss Saigon, and more.

Tickets are $25. Meal plan holders may reserve a seat using one meal swipe.

Reserve your spot today: https://illinoisstate.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1469

Tickets available through October 28 or until sold out.

Coming to Family Weekend and planning to visit your student in the residence halls?

Students should register any guests before arrival. Guest pre-registration is available through the Housing and Dining Portal and can help speed up the check-in process.

Remember: All guests must check in at the front desk. Guests must bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Students are responsible for their guests while they are visiting. Guests ages 13-17 require a completed Minor Guest Registration form before visiting campus.

Access the Housing and Dining Portal to pre-register guests and minor guests:
https://ilstu.starrezhousing.com/StarRezPortalX/8EB48A89/1/1/Home-Home?UrlToken=A6EA3624

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming residential community during Family Weekend.

It feels like forever ago, but Move-In started one week ago.

For many of our students and families, Move-In Day wasn't exactly the picture-perfect welcome they had imagined. Instead of sunny skies and smooth sidewalks, they were met with severe storms, heavy rain, delays, and a lot of uncertainty.

What many families may not have seen through the rain were the hundreds of people working behind the scenes to keep Move-In moving forward.

From our Housing staff and volunteer Curb Birds carrying belongings through downpours, to Illinois State University Police Department and Safe Redbirds directing traffic, Resident Assistants helping families navigate the buildings, and Housing employees responding to storm damage while answering questions and calming concerns, countless people stepped up to make sure our newest Redbirds felt welcomed and supported.

Over the past week, we've seen so many messages from students and families praising the kindness, patience, and dedication of the people who helped them during one of the most memorable and challenging Move-In weeks we've experienced.

To everyone who helped, thank you. Your hard work, flexibility, and commitment turned a day that could have been defined by the weather into one defined by community.

One week later, we're still grateful. And we're proud of the way the Redbird community came together when it mattered most.

Move-In may be over, but the work of building community is just getting started.

Waiting on an Amazon order? Wondering where your Target package went? Not sure how mail works at Cardinal Court?

You're not alone. At the start of each semester, we receive lots of questions about mail and package delivery. That's why we've put together a quick guide to help you understand the process.

• Every student receives a mailbox in their residence hall or on-campus apartment.

• When a package arrives and has been processed by University Housing Services, you'll receive an email notification letting you know it's ready for pickup from your areas mail room.

• If a carrier such as Amazon, UPS, FedEx, or USPS marks your package as "delivered," that does not always mean it is immediately available for pickup. Packages must first be received and processed before notification emails are sent.

• Students living in Cardinal Court should remember to regularly check their mailbox and pick up packages from the Community Center.

As we begin the semester, mailrooms experience a high volume of deliveries. We appreciate your patience while our team works to process packages as quickly as possible.

The best way to know your package is ready? Watch your Illinois State email inbox for your pickup notification.

Missed your chance to grab Move-In merch? Now's your opportunity. Apparel representing all housing areas is available in T-shirts, long sleeves, crewnecks, and hoodies.

University Housing Services - ISU Welcome to our store! Shop custom apparel and spiritwear designed for University Housing Services students, families, and staff. Please place your order on or before: Friday, August 21st Orders will be processed after the store closes and will be ready for distribution approx. 3 weeks after store cl...

Move-In Update

Move-In will resume tomorrow morning, Friday, August 14, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Please do not come to move in tonight, as we do not have staffing and resources available to check you in today. If your Move-In appointment was scheduled for today, Thursday, August 13, you may come to campus tomorrow beginning at 8 a.m. You do not need to schedule a new appointment.

Students and families should exercise caution when traveling to campus, as roads and highways may still be impacted by Thursday’s severe weather event.

Important Move-In Update

Due to severe weather and its impact on campus, all remaining Move-In appointments for today (August 13) have been canceled.

Please do not travel to campus at this time. Our staff are assessing conditions, responding to weather-related concerns, and working to ensure our residential communities are safe before Move-In resumes.

We know many students and families have been preparing for arrival, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize safety.

Additional updates regarding future Move-In operations will be shared as soon as more information becomes available. Please continue to monitor your email and University Housing Services communication channels.

If you need immediate assistance, contact your residence hall front desk. For emergencies, call 911.