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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.

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 Alex at 309-438-5853.

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Phone and Email

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

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