International Student and Scholar Services continues to work with Illinois International and Facilities & Services to make updates to the International Studies Building that will allow us to better serve you. To minimize disruptions for all staff and our visitors while this work takes place, we will be temporarily closing our physical offices and front desk in the International Studies Building and will be working remotely effective December 22, 2025.
We will continue to offer phone and Zoom appointments for international students, faculty, staff, and scholars during this period.
Remote Office Days
Monday, December 22, 2025 and Tuesday, December 23, 2025
During these days of building renovations, our office will be closed to all foot traffic. The International Studies Building will be closed and locked.
You can contact us by phone or via email during business hours:
- Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm (Closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.)
- Phone: (217) 333-1303
- Email:
Campus Holiday Closure
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026
No services available. The International Studies Building will be closed and locked.
Continued Remote Services
Friday, January 2, 2026 – Friday, January 16, 2026
During this period of building renovations, ISSS services will continue to operate remotely. We can still be reached by phone and email during regular business hours. If you require documents that cannot be issued electronically, you will receive an email with specific drop-off or pick-up time options.
You can always contact us by phone or via email during business hours:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm (Closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.)
- Wednesdays 8:30a.m to 12:00pm
- Phone: (217) 333-1303
- Email:
Campus Holiday Closure
Monday, January 19, 2026
No services available. The International Studies Building will be closed and locked.
Normal Operations
Our office will resume all normal operations on Tuesday January 20, 2026.