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Useful Info

Important Links

  • Final Exam Schedule: The schedule is available in mid-September for exams during the Fall Semester, and in mid-February for the Spring Semester. It includes information on requesting changes in the final exam schedule in case of more than two final exams in one day.
  • Academic Calendar: dates for start and end of the semesters, breaks, and exam periods (online).
  • Printable Academic Calendar: dates for start and end of the semesters, breaks, and exam periods (PDF).
  • ISU Course Finder: Th website includes a detailed list of available courses by department for the academic year.
  • University Registrar: The Office of the University Registrar includes information on any registration related information from first time registration and transfer credit to transcripts and graduation policies. All official university deadlines are available through the Registrar.
  • My.IllinoisState: Illinois State University's central location for students to quickly and easily access secure information and resources.
  • Canvas: ISU’s main platform of course-related material, announcements, and grades for all currently enrolled courses.
  • Career Center: The Career Center strives to provide students and alumni with career services and resources that enhance their career development and readiness, while providing them with opportunities to connect with employers seeking Redbirds as candidates.

Other Resources

  • List of research data sources from the American Economic Association.
  • An online tutorial to R.

Policies & Procedures

Graduate Catalogue

The University Catalog allows individuals to learn more about programs of study, determine the courses needed for graduation, or compile a plan of study. Remember, catalogs vary from year to year. For questions about your catalog year degree requirements see your graduate advisor.

Graduate Assistant Handbook

The Graduate Assistant Handbook includes information to commonly asked questions about graduate assistantships at Illinois State University should provide you with answers to many of the commonly asked questions about graduate assistantships at Illinois State University as well as rights and responsibilities for your new role. If you can’t find the answer to your question in this handbook, please use the contact list at the end of this handbook to contact a staff member who can assist you or contact your graduate advisor.

Forms

The list contains key forms that graduate students in the Department of Economics will use throughout their studies. Other necessary forms that students might encounter on a case-by-case scenario are included in the Graduate School website which includes information and forms on transfer credit, thesis, scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and grants.