Schedule of Events

:: Welcome Week 2023 ::

Check out your FULL schedule of events! Click the dropdown by each date to see the full schedule for each day. 

If you have any questions, stop by the Center for Student Engagement, Inclusion and Belonging in Caine Student Center, First Floor. You can also reach us at 217.245.3094 or by emailing connect@ic.edu. We are glad to help!

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Commuter Connection Day
1 to 3 p.m. :: Caine Student Center, Cummings Side Dining Room

Will you be commuting to campus? New and returning students who will not be living on campus are invited to enjoy an evening together before new students move onto campus.  Join fellow campus commuters for a free meal, pick-up your fall semester books, and receive your commuter resource kit. Also, learn about what it means to be a commuter at IC, and the resources available to you.

Thursday, August 24, 2023

New Student Move-in Morning! 

9 to 11:30 a.m. :: Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center (#6 on this campus map)
RESIDENTIAL Student Check-in (first-year, transfer and exchange residential students)

We need ALL new residential students to check-in for Welcome Week at this time. If you are moving into your residence hall this morning, you MUST complete this check-in before you will be able to move into your residence hall.

11 a.m. to 12 noon :: Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center (#6 on this campus map)
COMMUTER Student Check-in (first-year and transfer commuter students)

All commuter students can avoid the residential student traffic and wait until 11 a.m. to check-in for Welcome Week.

This one-stop-shop is to ensure all paperwork has been submitted for the year, confirm your student account is up to date, and receive your Welcome Week information. ALL NEW STUDENTS (regardless of if you live on campus, commute, are a transfer, are an international student, or are a first time first year student) should plan to check-in during these listed times.* You cannot start classes until you have done so.

*Many of you may be checking in or moving in early for a sport, bridge program (example, SEND IC, Yates, Multicultural Student Mentorship, etc.) or other school program. If this applies to you, you would have received that communication from that group’s leader. If you are moving in on August 18th or later, please plan to go through this check-in process at this time on August 24th. 

  • AS YOU ARRIVE TO CAMPUS
    • Please plan to arrive on campus by traveling on Morton Avenue and then turning north onto Lincoln Avenue toward campus. (This will bring you onto campus from the south, alongside the Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center)
    • As you near campus, you will see that Edgehill Road (from Lincoln Ave) will be closed to general traffic and will be running west to east only.
    • Once you arrive at the Lincoln Avenue/ Edgehill Road intersection, please look for a member of the Welcome Crew. They will direct you to the appropriate temporary parking area for stage one of check-in.
  • CHECK-IN AT BRUNER
    • All students and family members will check-in at the Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center. (#6 on this campus map). Family and friends assisting with move-in are encouraged to join the “Family & Friends Welcome Crew” under the tents outside the main entrance to Bruner.
    • During this time, students will:
      • Officially check-in for Welcome Week
      • Confirm that all financial aid paperwork and payments are up-to-date.
      • Check that you have completed all your necessary health documents (health history, physical exam form, immunization record) and online health/safety programs (both required Voices for Change online courses).
      • Pick up your complete Welcome Week schedule, IC lanyard, and name tag which includes your First-year Seminar and Welcome Week group information.
      • Get your free official “Illinois College new student t-shirt” – you’ll need to wear the t-shirt to the Opening Celebration on Monday, August 28.
      • Receive directions for your residence hall move-in.
  • PARKING
    • Initial parking for Bruner check in is available in the Cummings parking lot at the Edgehill Rd./ Lincoln Ave. intersection, as well as in the Lincoln lot at the Edgehill Rd./ Park St. intersection.
    • After completing your check-in at Bruner, you will follow directions from the “Welcome Crew” for where to go to temporarily park your vehicle(s) to unload belongings.
    • Once your vehicle(s) have been unloaded, we kindly ask that you move your vehicle to the “orange permit lot” next to Campus Services, south on Park Street, across from England Stadium and Green Field (campus map).

Residential Move-In :: 9 to 11 a.m. :: Residence Halls/ Houses/ Apartments
Once you complete the Welcome Week check-in at Bruner, you will be provided directions on where to go next:

  • Follow Welcome Crew directions for the best location to station your vehicle(s) to unload.
  • The new IC student should go to the main entrance of the residence hall, and into the main lobby to check in with their student Hall Director, and receive their key packet. The blue move-in key packet will include a metal room key, campus mailbox key, and Illinois College Student Identification Card.
    • * We have student Hall Directors at Illinois College, these student leaders are paraprofessionals that oversee their respective residence building(s), and supervise the Resident Assistants. These individuals will be wearing tie-dyed shirts today, and are happy to help answer any questions!
  • Once you check in, you can start unloading and taking items to your room. It is helpful to label all personal boxes/belongings with 1) student name and 2) Hall name, and 3) room number in case items get dropped while unloading. Members of the Move-in Crew will be on hand to assist in unloading your belongings and transporting things to your room.
  • Please do not leave your car unattended. 
  • Once your vehicle is unloaded, please exit and park in the lot due east of the football field. The entrance to this parking lot is on Park Street near the Campus Services building.

Textbook Pickup | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. :: Kirby ICEBOX Theatre

New students can pick up their textbooks from the centralized pick-up location in the Kirby Ice Box Theatre during any of the suggested times Thursday, August 24th or Friday, August 25th. You will need your books before your First Year Seminar class on Monday, August 28th! Students must bring their Illinois College student identification (ID) card. All books will be checked during pick-up to ensure students have all of the materials required for their registered courses. 

Tech Troubleshooting & Questions | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall

Stop by the mobile IT Service Desk (special hours and location during the start of Welcome Week) to ensure your technology is ready to go for the semester. Make sure you’re connected wherever you need to be on campus. Whether you have questions about installing free antivirus or Microsoft Office, getting connected to our wireless network or printing to campus printers from your own device, the Information Technologies (IT) Service Desk provides technological assistance to students, faculty and staff. The Service Desk is located on the third floor of Schewe Library, but IT staff will be stationed in the dining hall throughout the First Weekend for students to get quick help for their tech questions.

During the academic year while classes are in session, call 217.245.3416 or email servicedesk@ic.edu. Walk‐ups are encouraged, no appointment is necessary.
 
Lunch Available | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall

Lunch will be served in Cummings Dining Hall. Student meal plans are in effect. Students will need to swipe their Illinois College ID to eat. Commuter students can eat in the dining hall for lunch and dinner through Welcome Week (8/25-9/6), please sign-in on the commuter attendance sheet as you enter Cummings Dining hall.

IC Store Open | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. :: Caine Student Center

Come check out the IC Store located in Caine Student Center across from the Center of Student Engagement, Inclusion and Belonging (CSEIB)! Get started on your IC spirit wear collection.

GET READY FOR WELCOME WEEK!

Here is where it all gets started! Be prepared to see ALL the new students for the first time and meet the student leaders that will assist in your transition to college.
 
What to bring with you to the required Welcome Week sessions:

  • Book bag/ backpack/ tote
  • IC student ID
  • your Welcome Week booklet (online or paper version)
  • your nametag (Involvement Leader and Home Base information listed on back)
  • Writing utensil(s)
  • Notebook or note-taking technology

Time for Family Goodbyes | 2 to 2:30 p.m.

It’s time to fly! If you have family or friends on campus, please plan to say your “good-byes” before the first residence hall meeting. You’ll want a few minutes to connect with your neighbors before the meeting begins.

* Hall Role Call (required for all new residential students)
3 to 3:45 p.m. – Residence Hall Lobbies

Living in the residence halls? Building community is a huge part of your IC experience! Have a little fun and get to know the people with whom you will be living. This session is required (and fun!) for all residential students. Get some helpful pointers and reminders of things to know and look out for now that you’re living on campus. At the end, you’ll walk over to the Welcome Week Kickoff together. Be sure to bring your Welcome Week schedule and wear your nametag.

* Commuter Role Call (required for all new commuter students)
3 to 3:45 p.m. – Caine Student Center / Center for Student Engagement, Inclusion and Belonging (CSEIB)

Living off campus? Building community is a huge part of your IC experience! Connect with your fellow commuters, learn about resources that will be important to you, and get to know some professional staff members. At the end, you’ll walk over to the Welcome Week Kickoff together. Be sure to bring your Welcome Week schedule and wear your nametag.

Parent & Family Orientation
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.  – Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts

Join a panel of campus professionals to hear about what happens next in your student’s Hilltop experience. Learn how IC can collaborate with you to support your student’s success. Resources will be available, and guests will have the chance to ask questions.

* Welcome Week Kickoff | 4 to 5 p.m. – Rammelkamp Chapel

ALL New Students
– first-year students, transfer students, exchange students (residential students and commuter students). All new students will come together in the historic Rammelkamp Chapel and hear from campus student leaders, President Farley, Dean Edonick, and experience “The Handoff.” Get ready for a pumped-up and exciting kickoff!
 
You will leave this event with your Involvement Leader to walk to your next session.

GROUPS: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, & H
These 8 Welcome Week groups will have their meeting and then eat.

* First Involvement Group Meeting
5:00 to 5:45 p.m. :: Home Base
In this session, you’ll meet your Welcome Week group as well as classmates from your seminar course. Your Involvement Leader(s) will review the Welcome Week schedule,  answer questions, and help you start to feel at home on the Hilltop. 

* First Involvement Group Dinner
5:45 to 6:30 p.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall
As your I-Group meeting concludes, you’ll head across campus to the Cummings Dining Hall for dinner. Remember to bring your Illinois College student ID to swipe in.  Commuter students- sign-in on the Commuter Meal attendance sheet - your meals are on us during Welcome Week! 

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GROUPS: I, J, K, L, M, N, O, & P
These 8 Welcome Week Groups will eat and then have their meeting

* First Involvement Group Dinner
5:00 to 5:45 p.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall
Before your I-Group meeting begins, you’ll head across campus to the Cummings Dining Hall for dinner. Remember to bring your Illinois College student ID to swipe in.  Commuter students- sign-in on the Commuter Meal attendance sheet - your meals are on us during Welcome Week! 

* First Involvement Group Meeting
5:45 to 6:30 p.m. :: Home Base
In this session, you’ll meet your Welcome Week group as well as classmates from your seminar course. Your Involvement Leader(s) will review the Welcome Week schedule,  answer questions, and help you start to feel at home on the Hilltop. 
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Breather

Take time to breathe and stretch between your I-Group Meeting and Dinner, feel free to stop by your room or use one of the on-campus lockers, and get ready to head over to our first fun evening program!

SCHEDULE CHANGE:
Due to travel complications, “How to Magically Connect - Magician, Brian Miller” will be moved to FRIDAY, August 25th at 9:00 p.m. in Rammelkamp Chapel. After the Football Scrimmage & Tailgate, head over to Rammelkamp for a fantastic show and to attend your first convocation credit event. Students will be laughing, interacting, and witnessing some fantastic magic while Brian Miller discusses the importance of belonging, connection, and perspective during your first evening on the Illinois College campus!

TONIGHT: 
Movie Night - The Super Mario Bros. Movie!
8 p.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall!

Join us for a chill viewing of the Super Mario Bros Movie in Cummings Dining Hall. Feel free to get cozy, bring your pillows and blankets, and enjoy the show! Popcorn, snacks and a candy bar will be provided. See you there!!

Friday, August 25, 2023

Breakfast | 7 to 10:30 a.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall, Caine Student Center

Breakfast is available in the Cummings Dining Hall (a.k.a. “The Caf” by many returning students) from 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on weekdays once the meal plan starts for the semester. Breakfast is on your own this morning. We recommend heading over to eat with your roommate, or some of your neighbors or floormates!

Morning Work

Work on Your Technology Readiness
For a checklist of technology steps you need to be able to complete, please refer to https://m.ic.edu/default/admitted_students/ or check it out on our IC mobile app. Take time now in the comfort of your own room (or head to one of the computer labs) to make sure you are ready to go! Start the semester off with success.

I have:

  • Downloaded the IC Mobile App
  • Accessed the Single Sign-On (SSO) at login.ic.edu
  • Logged into my  Illinois College Gmail account
  • Installed (free) Microsoft 360 applications onto my personal devices
  • Connected all of my personal devices to the correct wifi
  • IC Student for phones, tablets and laptops
  • IC Gaming for gaming consoles and smart devices
  • Recorded the correct pronunciation of my name on NameCoach
  • Updated my password and Multi-factor Authentication options (if needed)
  • Added all needed printers to my personal devices
  • Printed successfully to a network printer and set up Mobility Print (link found in the SSO)
  • Signed into Zoom with my IC account
  • Signed up for the emergency notification system on IC Alert
  • Submitted or updated your Emergency Contacts under Students tab on Connect2
  • Submitted your Personal Information Update under Students tab on Connect2
  • Submitted your Registration Agreement under Students tab on Connect2
  • Confirmed access to your Moodle course pages on SSO
  • Checked out TutorTrac on SSO to see how to get a tutor

Time to Get Organized!
Take some time to be sure you’re ready for the start of the school year.

  • The online courses, Voices for Change - Sexual Assault Prevention and Voices for Change - Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Prevention are required. Make sure to take time now to complete these required online programs if you haven’t already! You received email instructions with more details.You will not be able to register for spring classes if you have not completed these online courses.
  • Make a plan to meet with your academic advisor or academic coach on Advising Day on Monday, August 28 between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. If you’d like to set up a specific time to talk with your advisor one-on-one, you can email them now to set up an appointment. (If you don’t get an appointment set ahead of time, you can always just head to their office on Monday to pop in when they’re available.)
  • Go to login.ic.edu, click on the PathwayU icon, and complete the personalized assessment to learn more about yourself, your joy, and your purpose. You will have a follow up appointment with a peer mentor in  Career Readiness and Experiential Learning to talk through your results and how they can assist you.

Textbook pickup | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. :: Kirby ICEBOX Theatre

New students can pick up their textbooks from the centralized pick-up location in the Kirby Ice Box Theatre during any of the suggested times Thursday, August 24th or Friday, August 25th. You will need your books before your First Year Seminar class on Monday, August 28th! Students must bring their Illinois College student identification (ID) card. All books will be checked during pick-up to ensure students have all of the materials required for their registered courses. 

Tech Troubleshooting & Questions | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall

Need some help with any of your technology now that you are on campus? Stop by the mobile IT Service Desk (special hours and location during the start of Welcome Week) to ensure your technology is ready to go for the semester. Make sure you’re connected wherever you need to be on campus. Whether you have questions about installing free antivirus or Microsoft Office, getting connected to our wireless network or printing to campus printers from your own device, the Information Technologies (IT) Service Desk provides technological assistance to students, faculty and staff. The Service Desk is located on the third floor of Schewe Library, but IT staff will be stationed in the dining hall throughout the First Weekend for students to get quick help for their tech questions.

During the academic year while classes are in session, call 217.245.3416 or email servicedesk@ic.edu. Walk‐ups are encouraged, no appointment is necessary.

*FRIDAY REQUIRED SESSIONS :: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. :: VARIOUS LOCATIONS

* First-Year Seminar Class #1

  • Begin your very first Illinois College course! Be sure to come prepared with a notebook and pen/pencil. Meet your First-Year Seminar instructor, First-Year Seminar (FYS) mentor, get an introduction to the course, review the syllabus and plan for the semester.

* Somewhere We All Belong

  • After a fun activity illustrating how we all "belong" in one way or another, students will reflect on what belonging sounds, looks, and feels like to them. We will then dig a little deeper into what some of the enemies of belonging are and how to defeat them.

*Beyond the Classroom

  • Your college experience is more than just your textbooks. Hear about how you will grow at IC Beyond the Classroom through experiential learning, engagement opportunities and utilizing the True Blue Toolkit. 

* Life Inside the Classroom

  • The Center for Academic Excellence is here to help you succeed. Reflect on your current learning and study strategies, and discover the support available to aid you in your new academic community.

*Staying on Track (Transfer Students)

  • As a transfer student, you have no time waste - the Registrar’s office will speak about how to stay on track with credits, the BLUEprint, graduation requirements, class selection, and more.

Fri Required Sessions

Last Call for Textbook Pick-Up! :: 3:30 to 4 p.m. :: Kirby ICEBOX Theatre
You will need your books before your First Year Seminar class on Monday, August 28th. If you haven’t already done so, please pick up your textbooks after your last required session.

Dinner Time!
Open until 7 p.m.  :: Cummings Dining Hall

Head over to Cummings Dining Hall for dinner. Don’t forget to bring your Illinois College student ID to swipe in.  Commuter students, remember to sign-in on the Commuter Meal attendance sheet.

Tailgate Kickoff & Checkpoint Electronic Check-In :: 6:30 p.m. :: England Stadium
Bring your student ID to check in so you can be entered to win the prizes we’ll be giving away! You will also need to check-in to receive your ticket voucher for the food truck. 

Football Scrimmage & Tailgate :: 7 to 9 p.m. :: England Stadium
Get a taste of IC athletics at our football scrimmage and tailgate! Bring your student ID to receive a food truck ticket from Twyfords BBQ, and stay to watch the Blueboys scrimmage. At half time, there will be a chance to win some prizes as students go head to head in Minute To Win-It games! Show up, grab a bite, and stay for the chance to win some prizes at half time!

How to Magically Connect - Magician, Brian Miller 
9 p.m. :: Rammelkamp Chapel

Students will be laughing, interacting, and witnessing some fantastic magic while Brian Miller discusses the importance of belonging, connection, and perspective during your first evening on the Illinois College campus! Join us to attend your first convocation credit event, and enjoy a free candy bar after.

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Saturday Brunch ::11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  ::  Cummings Dining Hall
Head over to Cummings Dining Hall for brunch. Don’t forget to bring your Illinois College student ID to swipe in.  Commuter students, remember to sign-in on the Commuter Meal attendance sheet.

College 101: Transition to Success! :: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. :: Kirby 108 & 110
** The program is open to all TRIO-eligible students, but registration is limited. Please email trio@ic.edu by Thursday, August 24 to register. **

Start your IC experience with a step in the right direction! Learn more about the differences between high school and college at COLLEGE 101. You will hear tips and suggestions from TRIO staff and current IC students about how to succeed academically in college! Information about the TRIO program and its benefits will be discussed. We look forward to seeing you there (includes lunch and is free of charge)!

Tech Troubleshooting & Questions :: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall
Have you run into some issues with your technology? Stop by the mobile IT Service Desk (special hours and location during the start of Welcome Week) to ensure your technology is ready to go for the semester. Make sure you’re connected wherever you need to be on campus. Whether you have questions about installing free antivirus or Microsoft Office, getting connected to our wireless network or printing to campus printers from your own device, the Information Technologies (IT) Service Desk provides technological assistance to students, faculty and staff. The Service Desk is located on the third floor of Schewe Library, but IT staff will be stationed in the dining hall throughout the First Weekend for students to get quick help for their tech questions.

During the academic year while classes are in session, call 217.245.3416 or email servicedesk@ic.edu. Walk‐ups are encouraged, no appointment is necessary.

*SATURDAY REQUIRED SESSIONS :: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. :: VARIOUS LOCATIONS

* I-Group Meeting

  • Get to know your class and get your questions answered. First-year students will also complete a survey that the College uses to learn all they can about how to best serve the Class of 2027.

*MYTHBUSTING

  • A behind the scenes look at IC Campus Safety and Security. Review how to stay safe on campus, how to report and what happens if incidents of bias or sexual misconduct occur, and learn about our SAFE IC Team.

* Chill: How to Navigate Stress in College

  • Stress accompanies many of life’s milestones and changes, one such event is making the move to college.  In this session, students will discover tools to assist them in managing some of the stress that comes along while adapting to the college experience

* Jumpstart Your Career Plans (Transfer Students)

  • It is never too early to begin planning for your next step after graduating from Illinois College.  Whether your goal is graduate school, finding a career/job, or joining a volunteer organization such as the Peace Corps, the key is to begin preparing now.  Join Susie Drake from the Office of Career Readiness and Experiential Learning and get your career plans activated!

*IC Tour of Technology (required for all new students who have not attended yet)

  • Join the IT team to ensure you know your way around the campus technology software, have your devices set up correctly, and are ready to cast from any smart devices in your classes.

Sat Required Sessions

Dinner Time! :: OPEN until 7 p.m.  :: Cummings Dining Hall

Head over to Cummings Dining Hall for dinner. Don’t forget to bring your Illinois College student ID to swipe in.  Commuter students, remember to sign-in on the Commuter Meal attendance sheet.

Checkpoint Electronic Check-In | 7 p.m. :: Upper Quad

Look for the check-in flags and bring your student ID so you can officially get registered to win the various prizes we’ll be giving away!

*A Shot of Reality 
7 to 8 p.m. Rammelkamp Chapel

Required event for all new students: A Comedy Show with an Alcohol Awareness Twist! Prizes will be given out during the event. 

New Student Bingo
8 to 10 p.m. :: Baxter Patio

Afterwards, head over to the Baxter Patio to play New Student Bingo! Here you will have the chance to win some BIG prizes, like local gift cards, a Keurig, a speaker, a Stanley, and much more! Come have some laughs, play a fun game of bingo, eat some snacks, and hang out with your new classmates. Mocktails will be served throughout the night.

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Sunday Brunch :: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall

Head over to Cummings Dining Hall for brunch. Don’t forget to bring your Illinois College student ID to swipe in.  Commuter students, remember to sign-in on the Commuter Meal attendance sheet.
 
SUNDAY FUNDAY :: 1 to 4 p.m. :: Lower Quad
Spend the afternoon relaxing with your fellow classmates and Involvement Leaders. Yard games and music will be out on the lower quad, video games available inside Caine, button making, coloring, and more!

IC Rides - Walmart Grocery Shuttle
2 to 4 p.m. :: Lincoln Parking Lot

Didn’t bring a car to campus? Hop on the IC Rides Shuttle to head over to Walmart to pick up anything you might need. The IC Rides Shuttle departs from the Lincoln Parking lot. The shuttle will run approximately every 15 minutes between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Remember to bring your IC student ID.

* Sex Rules! - Education and Prevention at IC
6 to 7:15 p.m. :: Sibert Theatre

An entertaining and interactive show about sex and everything that comes with it. Learn about consent, boundaries, and how you can help keep our community safe. 

Opening Celebration Choir Rehearsal :: 7 p.m.  ::  McGaw 124
No experience necessary! Are you interested in singing - or learning to sing? Join us for a fun, laid-back rehearsal and introduction to IC Choirs. We’ll be rehearsing a simple song for the Opening Celebration happening on Monday evening.

* Community Meetings :: 8 p.m. :: Residence Hall lobbies
Don’t miss this required meeting for all new and returning residential students. Learn about important community guidelines and meet the rest of your neighbors and hallmates!

Monday, August 28, 2023

Breakfast | 7 to 10 a.m.  ::  Cummings Dining Hall

Weekday breakfast is served 7 to 10 a.m. while classes are in session. Remember to take your student ID so you can swipe into the dining hall.

Crispin Hall Open House :: 8:30 to 10 a.m. :: Crispin Hall
Stop by to see the newly renovated Crispin Hall, the new home for computer science, mathematics, physics, and psychology. Faculty members will be available to demonstrate state of the art lab equipment. Free coffee and donuts will be available in the lobby.

* The First, First-Year Seminar Class of the Semester :: 10 to 10:50 a.m. :: Home Base
Today, you start your first college class as an Illinois College Student. You’ve met your classmates, your FYS mentor, and your First-Year Seminar professor, now you launch your first semester on The Hilltop. 

* On the Field: An Autistic Student's Experience with College Athletics :: 11 to 11:50 a.m.  ::  Rammelkamp Chapel
(Required First Year Convocation)

A.J. O'Hagan attended Utica College which is a small liberal arts college in Division III Athletics. On campus, A.J. navigated social and learning environments as an autistic or neurodivergent individual. Student-athletes appreciated his differences and created a welcoming space where A.J. felt appreciated, supported, and cared for. A.J. will share his experiences with the IC community and ways to interact with and appreciate autistic people on and off the field.

Academic Advising Hours :: 1 to 4 p.m. :: Individual faculty offices
All faculty members will be in their offices at this time. You can find out or confirm who your advisor is on Connect2. The Office of the Registrar can provide your advisor information as well. Stop by to discuss your academic plans, ask questions, and talk about any scheduling issues. Take advantage of this great time to connect!

  • Note About Schedule Changes
    It is best to make any schedule changes as early as possible. New students should contact the Office of the Registrar for schedule changes. For returning students, Connect2 will be open for schedule changes from mid-August through the fifth day of classes on Monday, September 4. From September 4 through September 11 (tenth day) at 5 p.m., you may make changes using the paper add/drop forms with faculty instructor and advisor signatures. Add/drop forms are available on Connect2 and in the Office of the Registrar. Your financial aid is based on your enrollment at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 11. After September 11, all dropped classes will be indicated by a “W” on your transcript. The last day to withdraw from a class with a “W” will be Monday, October 30, 2023, at 5 p.m.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 217.245.3013.

Find Your Classes - Tours of Campus :: 1 to 4 p.m. ::  leaving from the Illinois College seal on Steuer Walkway
Don’t want to be the new student who is walking around LOST on the first day of classes? Worried about not finding your classes or being late on your first full day? Then come out a day early and let us help you! The Involvement Leaders will be providing “Find Your Class Tours” today. Just bring your class schedule and we will take it from there.

Opening Celebration Choir Rehearsal :: 3 p.m.  ::  Sherman Gymnasium, Bruner Fitness & Recreation Center
No experience necessary! Are you interested in singing - or learning to sing? Join us for a fun, laid-back rehearsal and introduction to IC Choirs. We’ll be rehearsing a simple song for the Opening Celebration happening this  evening.

* New Student Huddle & Class Photos :: 4 p.m.  ::  Green Athletic Field 
As you walk into the Opening Celebration, all new students will take the traditional new student photo. We’ll also take a legacy photo for any new students who have a family connection to IC. Please remember to wear your new student t-shirt!

* New-Student Procession :: 4:15 p.m.  :: Green Athletic Field
All first-year and new transfer and exchange students will gather for a new-student procession to the Opening Celebration right after the class photo. Illinois College faculty and staff will line the sidewalks to welcome you as you enter. 
 
* Illinois College Opening Celebration :: 4:30 p.m. :: England Stadium 

Don’t miss the official opening of the College’s academic year. All new students will be recognized and welcomed into the community. This event is a traditional ceremony to officially start your Illinois College adventure!
 
Along with formally welcoming students to the beginning of their academic career at Illinois College, the Opening Celebration displays the impact the new students make on the community of learners. With all new students gathered in one place, you will gain a sense of the size, strength, and identity of the Class of 2027. New transfer students will gain an important connection to one another and to the College. The administration and faculty from each academic department represent the commitment to the new members of our Illinois College community. All new students are required to attend.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

First Day of School Photos with Abe! | 7:45 to 10 a.m. :: Steuer Walkway & The Illinois College Seal

As you head to class, stop by to take your First Day of School Photo with Abraham Lincoln! You can also pick up some last-minute school supplies or grab a juice box, granola bar or fruit snacks to eat on the way to class. Sponsored by Student Senate and the CSEIB.

Involvement Fair & Community Showcase  :: 7 to 9 p.m. :: Upper Quad
Come to the historic Upper Quad to find more ways to get involved on campus and around the Jacksonville community. There will be many businesses from Jacksonville there, student organizations, Greek-lettered organizations, and more! Make sure to come find out how to get involved and you might even get free items and coupons! 

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Nursing Student Pizza Party :: 5:30 p.m. :: Parker 106
Join the Nursing department to learn more about Sigma Theta Tau, a prestigious international nursing honor society, and the Nu Pi at-Large Chapter. All nursing students or students interested in nursing are welcome.

Theatre Open House  :: 7 to 8 p.m.  :: McGaw Fine Arts Center, Sibert Theatre
Come meet the production team and other TheatreWorks students to find out how you can be part of our season. Theatre faculty members Nancy Taylor Porter, Aasne Daniels, and Craig Steenerson will be there as well. Light refreshment will be provided.

BIG Fall Semester Events & Happenings

Party on the Quad

Friday, September 1 :: 7 to 10 p.m. :: Historic Upper Quad
There’s no party like an IC party! Join us for food, inflatables, a petting zoo, yard games, crafts, and more at Party on the Quad! This event will be located on the upper quad of campus from 7 to 10 pm. Bring a friend, and continue to make new connections through this super fun event!

Bruner Bash!

Friday, September 8 :: 7 to 10 p.m. :: Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center
We count down for this event every summer… Bruner Bash! Join new friends, returning students, and even some Illinois College employees for the annual “Welcome Back” event. Face off against your classmates in competitive games, taste a flight of the local pizza locations, grab some snacks, create some personalized decor for your new digs. Big prizes will be announced every thirty minutes, and must be present to win.

Illinois College Homecoming Week :: “Home Sweet Home”

Monday through Saturday, October 9 - 14
Mark your calendar for another True Blue Forever Homecoming! We can't wait to welcome alumni, friends and family back to the Hilltop. In the meantime, stay connected to IC's social media so you don't miss future Homecoming announcements, pictures and more.

Fall Break :: October 5 to October 8

Fall Break is an important opportunity for students to take a breather from classes, and a physical break from campus if they are able to travel. Many students take this opportunity to bring friends home with them, or visit a friend’s family and hometown!

Family & Friends Weekend :: October 27 to October 29

The College invites the friends and families of all students to come to campus and engage in the life of the campus. We invite everyone to come back to campus for a weekend of special events. Informational materials will be sent home soon.

Thanksgiving Break :: November 21 to November 26

Halls close at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st, and the last meal served on campus is lunch on this day. The College encourages all students to travel home or off campus to take a break and refresh from the academically rigorous semester. Final exams are just around the corner, rest up! Students who absolutely cannot travel away from campus should speak to their RA about the break-stay policies. 

Final Exams :: December 11 to December 15

All classes are required to have some sort of assessment of learning during finals week. This may be a final exam, or could be a presentation, paper, or project. The Halls close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 15. Students who absolutely cannot leave campus over the winter break should speak with their RA about available options.