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2021-2022 Academic Year

At this time, the University is planning to return to a traditional campus experience for the 2021-22 academic year. It is expected that the majority of courses will be offered in-person, students will be living in on-campus housing, and engaging in in-person activities, events, and out-of-classroom experiences.

View billing information concerning Illinois State University tuition and fees for the 2021-22 academic year. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the mode of instruction and cover a variety of short- and long-term expenses which continue regardless of the instructional mode or access to campus facilities. The mode of instruction may be adjusted. Tuition and fees will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely or the mode of instruction changes for any part of the 2021-22 academic year. Illinois State University will continue to follow published withdrawal and refund policies concerning tuition and fees.

Helpful Registration Videos

Logging in and accessing My.IllinoisState
Overview of the Academics Tab
Overview of the Finances Tab
Homepage Walk-through (Holds, To-Do List, and Tasks)
Navigating the Student Center
Managing Classes
My Classes Page
How to Register for Classes
The Shopping Cart Option
How to Drop Classes
How to Swap Classes
Pass/No Pass Grading Basis and Credit Hours
How to Browse the Course Catalog
My Academic Requirements Report
Add Classes to My Planner
Enroll in Classes from My Planner

Winter Session 2021-2022 Registration 

Only continuing ISU students will be eligible to register for Winter Session classes. Students may enroll in only one Winter Session class due to the condensed format, courses that usually span 16 weeks are accelerated to fit into four.

Winter Session credit hours are part of the spring semester academic load. Students on academic probation during the fall semester will not be allowed to enroll in Winter Session classes.

Fall 2021 Registration Dates

Fall registration dates are now available in your My.IllinoisState.edu portal. 

Advanced registration begins at 8 a.m., Monday, April 5, and will end at 10 p.m., Friday, May 7. Fall registration will reopen at 8 a.m., on Monday, May 17 and concludes at 10 p.m., on Friday, August 27th. After Friday, August 27th, registration must be done via emailing Registrar@ilstu.edu or by coming in person to 107 Moulton Hall. Please bring your student ID.

Summer 2021 Registration

Advanced registration has ended. At this time, registration must be done via emailing Registrar@ilstu.edu or by coming in person to 107 Moulton Hall. Please bring your student ID.

Please contact the Registrar Service Center at 107 Moulton Hall or at (309) 438-2188 for questions about summer withdrawal deadlines.

Get the Courses You Need

Courses are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend registering as soon as you can.

Some courses have multiple sections offered at different times and locations. If one section is full or doesn't work with your schedule, check for more offerings.

Course Permit (Override) Request

Some classes might require permission from the instructor for you to enroll.

To make a request:

1. Log in to My.IllinoisState.edu
2. Select Academics
3. Scroll to Registration
4. Select Course Permit (Override)

You'll be informed by email if your request is granted.