Status of Campus Buildings or Departments
Last updated: 3/26/20 11:10 a.m.
Facilities across Illinois State University have adjusted hours to comply with ongoing CDC guidelines and recommendations due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Illinois State is taking these measures to continue serving the campus community while taking decisive steps to promote health, safety, and security during this extraordinary circumstance.
All academic buildings on campus will be locked after 5 p.m. each night, beginning Friday, March 20. View the latest on campus restricted facility access.
Refer to this page to view the latest on open/closed status of a number of campus buildings.
Admissions/Financial Aid
The offices for Admissions in Hovey Hall and at The Atrium in the Bone Student Center are closed until further notice. Admissions staff members remain available to assist prospective students and parents with any questions during regular working hours at (309) 438-2181 or Admissions@IllinoisState.edu.
The Financial Aid Office in Hovey Hall is closed until further notice. Financial Aid staff members remain available to answer questions and process financial aid during working hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Staff may be reached by email at FinancialAid@IllinoisState.edu or (309) 438-2231.
Athletics
Doors to Redbird Arena and Horton Field House will be locked. The Weibring Golf Club course and pro shop will be closed until further notice.
Bone Student Center
The Bone Student Center will remain closed until further notice.
McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli will remain closed until further notice.
Starbucks
Starbucks will remain closed until further notice.
The Landing
The Landing will remain closed until further notice.
Qdoba
Qdoba will remain closed until further notice.
Bowling and Billiards Center
The Bowling and Billiards Center will remain closed until further notice.
Central Receiving
Central Receiving will mirror the hours of the Mail Service Center (8–11 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). Departments are welcome to pick up packages during those times. In addition, Central Receiving will work with departments who receive mission-essential items and getting those delivered to buildings
Child Care Center
Closed until further notice.
Mail Services
Mail Services will still be receiving mail from the U.S. Postal Service throughout the stay-at-home period. This mail will be sorted and available for pick-up between 8–11 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Mail Services will also be accepting outgoing mail. This mail will be processed; however, it is not guaranteed to go out the same day that we receive it.
Email Shannon Covey to check on your mail or to arrange to pick-up or drop off your mail.
Marketplace at Linkins
Marketplace at Linkins will remain closed until further notice.
Milner Library
The Milner Library building is closed. Virtual reference services will begin again on Sunday, March 22 at noon.
Registrar's Office
The Office of the University Registrar in Moulton Hall is still in operation but the main physical points of contact such as the Registrar Service Center Testing Services Office and the Veteran and Military Services Office are not available.
You can order a transcript online and it is recommended that you select the Electronic PDF delivery option to have the transcript sent directly to the recipient.
Please use the email and telephone contact information listed on our website to limit physical interaction.
Research laboratories
Illinois State students who need access to research labs should contact their supervising faculty members for guidance.
Speech and Hearing Clinic
Closed until further notice.
Student Accounts Building
The Student Accounts Building has limited hours. Cashiers are available to accept payments and deposits on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.–Noon. The doors will remain locked, so if you need to be let in please call (309) 438-8340 or (309) 438-5750 during these hours.
The Student Accounts and Collections departments are not open for walk ins, but are available via email. Any student with questions about their refund or account can reach out to stuaccts@illinoisstate.edu.
Student Fitness Center Recreation Facilities
The Student Fitness Center recreation facilities is closed until notice. Resources for those wishing to continue workouts at home will be available at CampusRecreation.IllinoisState.edu within the week.
Student Health Services
Illinois State's Student Health Services will be open from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. As an added precaution, all appointments must be made over the phone at (309) 438-2778 to allow for screening for potential symptoms before a patient comes to the office. Online appointment scheduling is not currently available. Students are being offered the option of having their visit by telephone if no physical exam is required to decrease exposure. Nurses are available by phone at (309) 438-7676 for questions and for arrangements to get prescription refills. The pharmacy and medical records office will remain open as usual.
University Galleries
Closed until further notice.
Watterson Dining Commons
Watterson Dining Commons will remain open daily for the following hours of operation:
Breakfast: 7–9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Dinner: 5–7 p.m.
Please note, all meals purchased will be for boxed meal, carry-out service only. If you need to make arrangements to pick up meals outside of scheduled meal periods, please call (309) 261-9378. If you have any dietary needs (food allergies, celiac disease, or other restrictions), please contact our Registered Dietitian, Desiray Yeaw, at dyeaw@ilstu.edu to ensure your needs are met.