New and Returning Students

Welcome Future Redbirds, and if you are a returning Redbird welcome back! Illinois State is honored to have approximately 450 Veterans and military-connected students enrolled. For Veterans and individuals still serving, the Office of Admissions has a designated representative who is ready to assist you achieve your higher education goals.

To begin the process, please visit the Office of Admissions webpage established specifically for military Veterans and those currently serving. Once there, you will find valuable information on the steps needed to start on or return to the path to Illinois State. If you have any questions about the admission process, your specific circumstances, or other related questions, please contact the Office of Admissions (identify yourself as either a military service member or Veteran and ask to speak to the Veteran Admissions Representative):

Office of Admissions
201 Hovey Hall
Campus Box 2200
Normal, IL  61790-2200
Phone: (309) 438-2186
Email: VetAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu