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Need encouragement? Request a letter through Redbirds Reach Out!

Redbirds Reach Out is a new program on campus with the goal of connecting students who may be struggling via a letter of encouragement from a student peer. To request a letter, fill out the Redbirds Reach Out Letter Request.

We are here for you!

SAAS staff are here to support you and meet your accommodation needs! We can be reached via email or our office number at (309) 438-5853.

Student Disability Network—join today!

The Student Disability Network (SDN) is a registered student organization on campus that welcomes all students to join a fun and friendly environment to learn and grow. The goal of SDN is to enhance advocacy, encourage disability awareness, and to bring together students with and without disabilities to form relationships and connect.

If you are interested in getting more information about SDN, please contact Abby Weber.

Deadline for requesting housing accommodations

The deadline to request housing accommodations for the spring semester is November 9. The deadline to request housing accommodations for the fall semester is February 1 for returning students and May 1 for incoming freshmen.

Reminder: Exam request due three business days in advance

As a helpful way to remember when you can submit requests, use the following:

If your exam is on Monday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Wednesday before the exam.

If your exam is on Tuesday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Thursday before the exam.

If your exam is on Wednesday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Friday before the exam.

If your exam is on Thursday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Monday before the exam.

If your exam is on Friday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Tuesday before the exam.

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350 Fell Hall
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Phone and Email

Phone: (309) 438-5853
Fax: (309) 438-7713
Relay Service: (309) 319-7682
Email: AbleISU@IllinoisState.edu

News

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Jackie Gunderson in front of the Student Bone Center

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