Status of Campus Buildings or Departments

Last updated: 2/4/21 3:30 p.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.

Refer to this page to view the latest on open/closed status of a number of campus buildings.

If a group wishes to reserve a facility or space outside of the listed hours, please submit a formal request.

• Academic Buildings
• Dining Centers and Retail Dining Establishments
• General Campus Buildings

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions Office

We are open 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with a minimal staff in Hovey Hall. The Atrium will remain closed.

We've received registered visitors at the Bone Student Center in groups of 10 or fewer for Quad tours. These guests are not brought into The Atrium unless inclement weather necessitates the presentation of a virtual tour indoors. In the event guests need to come inside the building, we will abide by social distancing and face covering guidelines.

All Admissions spaces are open and staffed. The plan for limited tours will continue until we progress into a new stage and under the direction of the Governor's office. 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.

Graduate Admissions/Graduate School

The Graduate School office is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Staff may be reached at graduateadmissions@IllinoisState.edu or (309) 438-2583.

INTO/International Admissions

The office of International Admissions will be open with limited staffing Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Staff may be reached by email at FinancialAid@IllinoisState.edu or (309) 438-2231.

Bone Student Center

The Bone Student Center is open for the following hours of operation:
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Human Resources

Illinois State's Human Resources office will be open and staffed from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We would generally advise if possible to call for appointments ahead by phone at (309) 438-8311 or reach out directly to a specific resource. We will be trying to do as much business digitally and distanced during this time.

Metcalf and University High School

Operating under access control. Will remain closed until staff return.

Milner Library

Milner Library will reopen to walk in patrons beginning Monday, February 1 with access limited to current ISU students, faculty, staff, and retirees. Curbside pickup, material delivery via campus mail, virtual reference assistance, and expanded electronic resources remain available .

Spring 2021 Building Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to Midnight
Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to Midnight