Signature Events

Family Weekend and Commencement offer students and families the opportunity to share their Redbird Pride.

• Family Weekend

  Family Weekend offers an opportunity for families to visit with their students in fall and experience Illinois State University together. The schedule of events includes a variety of activities and events as well as provides for informal time together.

  Explore Family Weekend

• Commencement

  Commencement is the special milestone that marks the culmination of hard work completed by our students. Commencement ceremonies are celebratory in nature, and students must register to participate.

  Learn more about Illinois State University commencement.