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Welcome to Illinois College!
Many Illinois College students easily describe the feelings they had when they first stepped on campus. The warm, welcoming faces of faculty and staff, the beautiful grounds and buildings that reflect almost 200 years of history and tradition, the modern facilities worthy of the world-class research happening here at IC and the buzz of activity - all give a sense of belonging and endless possibility.
Your Illinois College education will prepare you for a lifetime of success with the skills today's employers want, and experiences geared toward your personal goals. An IC education is multifaceted, student-centered and will set you apart from other graduates.
In other words, we will prepare you to Graduate READY! With that, let's take a tour of our beautiful campus.
Tanner Hall
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Tanner Hall is the most common place to begin a visit to campus as it is the home of the Office of Admission. There you can meet with an admission counselor and begin a tour of campus guided by one of our Student Ambassadors. Tanner Hall is also where to find the Office of the President, Office of the Provost, and the registrar.
Rammelkamp Chapel
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*Rammelkamp Chapel* serves as a gathering place for a number of special events throughout the year. This is where you come to hear authors like Colson Whitehead, comedians like *Maysoon Zayid* or other guest speakers like actress Amber Tamblyn - all for credit toward graduation. It is also the home of many of the college's student religious-life organizations and weekly services.
Schewe Library
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Just like many libraries, *Schewe Library* has academic resources to help you on your journey to Graduate Ready. What makes our library unique is our additional amenities. For example, our digital learning center allows you to collaborate on big projects with your peers. It also lets your professors engage with you on real-life case studies. Schewe is also home to the *Khalaf Al Habtoor* Archives. The archives allow our students to see a glimpse of the past. Many history majors find themselves here as interns or working side-by-side with their professors on research projects!
Kirby Learning Center
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The first thing you see when you walk into Kirby Learning Center is the hall of flags that symbolize the more than 30 nations represented by our students, faculty and staff. Nearly every student takes a class here in one of our recently renovated classrooms that facilitates engagement. Kirby is also the place to where you can experience the annual *Tournees Film Festival* in the Kirby Lecture Hall or take in a performance by IC's improv troupe, Lincoln's Security Detail, in our Icebox Theater.
Baxter Hall
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Need a place to study, or want to grab a sub sandwich between classes? Baxter Hall offers several places for students to spread out to work on projects with classmates either in the lounge or on the patio. Baxter is also the home to Mondo's Subs, where the smell of toasting bread convinces you it is one of the most popular eating place on campus where you can find specialty and made-to-order sandwiches. While you're here, don't forget to stop by the mailroom to pick up the pakage from your most recent online purchase or stop by the Office of Student Financial Services get assistance with your financial aid or student account.
Parker Science Building
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Parker Science Building is home of, you guessed it, the sciences. If you are interested in programs like biology, chemistry, nursing, or pre-med, Parker will quickly become your second home where you are guaranteed hands-on learning experiences, often participating in student-faculty research that will prepare you well for future graduate programs or that first job after graduation.
Beecher Hall
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*Beecher Hall*, the first college building in the State of Illinois, was built in 1829 and is still used today as the gathering and meeting place for two of the College's literary societies. What's a literary society? They are the student organizations that founded modern fraternities and sororities but unlike their contemporary counterparts, Lit societies retain the components that help you after graduation with skills like leadership, communication, working in teams and critical thinking. You'll be part of something that has been around for generations while preparing for the future.
Sturtevant Hall
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Generations of IC students have left their mark on this iconic IC building by literally carving their initials into the brick exterior including former secretary of state and presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan, who carved his initials when he was an Illinois College student in the 1880s. *Sturtevant Hall* has been watching over campus since Mark Twain visited and is now home to programs like criminal justice, sociology and English.
Crampton Hall
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As one of the oldest buildings at Illinois College, Crampton Hall offers single, double, tripple and quad living spaces.You can find a study and activity lounge on each floor. It is the only residence hall located on the Upper Quad which means you're just steps away from your classes and the large grassy area in the front of the building is perfect for thorwing the frisbee around with friends or enjoying a sunny afternoon studying outside.
Whipple Hall
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Whipple Hall is home of the Communication and Rhetorical Studies Department. Our students love to use the Speech Center to prepare for success in and out of the classroom. Whether they want to practice for a class presentation or shape up their public speaking skills, the Speech Center is just one of many resources we have on campus to secure your academic and personal success.
McGaw Fine Arts Center
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Whether you want to continue your passion for arts or you simply want to enjoy one of dozens of performances hosted by our theatre or music department, McGaw Fine Arts Center has something for everyone. Many students love to stop by McGaw during the Celebration of Excellence to support and admire their peers' art exhibitions.
Barnes House
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Barnes House is the home of Illinois College's president who enjoys hosting dinners for students. Check out President Farley's facebook page and you'll see pictures of students and stories about what they are doing. She loves bragging about all the great things happening on campus!
Center for Global Studies
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This is where you travel the world without ever leaving campus. With students, faculty and staff from over 30 countries you'll meet people from around the world. The Center for Global Studies is where learning goes beyond borders because no matter where you want to go, Illinois College is your passport to get there.
Alumni House
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A strong alumni network means you'll have plenty of connections when you need them. The Alumni House is the hub for homecoming traditions, alumni engagement and fun special events. Illinois College alumni are engaged with students throughout the year and love visiting the Hilltop campus to visit classrooms and share their experiences across a wide range of professions. Alumni also generously fund scholarships, hands-on learning opportunities, campus initiatives and emerging programs. When you become a student at IC, you not only join a community that will inspire achievement, you become part of an ongoing story that dates back nearly 200 years.
Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center
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Student-athletes at IC are challenged to be their best, both on the field and in the classroom. With 20 NCAA division III teams, IC is a fierce competitor in the Midwest Conference. Whether you are a spectator or player, or just want to work out in our brand-new, state-of-the-art fitness center, Bruner Center brings excitement and pride to the entire campus.
Caine Student Center
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If you are looking to get involved on campus or grab a bite to eat, the Caine Student Center is the place to be! Cummings Dining Hall offers diners their favorite comfort foods as well as the chance to try new dishes. Caine is also homebase for the over 80 student organizations covering every imaginable interest. No need to worry about whether or not you'll fit in - there is literally something for everyone. You can find the IC Store in Caine. All textbooks and classroom materials are included in tuition so you don't have to worry about having the right books or waiting to get them from Amazon, not to mention the cost! Instead you can use that money you save to buy a cool new sweatshirt in the spirit store.
Meraki Gaming Center
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Are you a gamer? Illinois College's new esports facility, the *Meraki Gaming Center*, is located in the heart of campus within the Caine Student Center and includes 10 computer gaming stations and two console gaming stations that are open for student use when the IC esports team is not practicing or competing.
Abraham Lincoln Hall
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Lincoln Hall is the largest building on campus and is one of our most popular residence halls, housing 200 students in suite-style living, but is also hub for all sorts of other activity. Literally, the Hub in Lincoln Hall is a one-stop-shop for student support. Need help on your resume? Need some tips for managing your time more wisely? Feeling a little under the weather? Thinking about studying abroad or applying for an internship? Staff in the Hub there to help you. So, grab your favorite drink at Starbucks and settle in for some time with your academic coach who will help you stay on track and make the most of your Illinois College experience.
Gardner Hall
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Living on campus will add an exciting dimension to your overall Illinois College experience. We offer a variety of residence halls to choose from, each with its own style and amenities. All the residence halls are air conditioned and include all the furniture students will need while living on campus. They also include kitchen areas, which allows student to show off their culinary talents, study lounges, break rooms and FREE laundry facilities.
Turner Hall
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Right next to Turner Hall the seal of the College sits in the middle of *Steuer walkway*. When you tour campus in person you'll want to walk around the seal because tradition has it that walking across the seal means it will take an extra year to graduate. That may or may not be true but either way, our Finish in 4 program guarantees you will graduate in four years or we will cover the cost of your remaining courses.
Pixley Hall
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Every fall, incoming students are nervous about living with someone they have never met and every spring students tell us how much they are going to miss their new friends when they go home for the summer! Living in a residence hall like Pixley is a fun part of making lifelong friends and having a lot of fun.
Ellis Hall
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Like other residence halls, Ellis has RAs that act both as mentors and activity directors so that you'll have a safe and fun living experience. You also have a built-in go-to person who can answer all your questions and introduce you to campus life. IC is a small campus that means living in Ellis or one of our other residence halls puts you no more than a 5 minute walk to class. And trust me, no matter what time your first class starts, you'll be glad you can hit snooze rather than having to stand in line and wait for a bus to take you across an enormous campus.
Mundinger Hall
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Students love living on campus and exploring the Jacksonville community. On any given day, you'll run into to students at a downtown coffee shop, playing frisbee on the quad, grabbing discount movie tickets or making a midnight run to Walmart. Living in *Mundinger Hall* or one of the other residence halls means you're in the heart of Jacksonville with easy access wherever you want to go.
Greene Hall
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Most IC students live on campus during their four years on the Hilltop. Having your classmates as neighbors helps build friends and a sense of belonging that makes IC your true home away from home.
College Apartments and Houses
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Illinois College owns a number of houses and an apartment complex near campus that are available to juniors and seniors. Each provides various living situations that let students transition towards independent living after graduation. More information for all housing opportunities at Illinois College can be found on the residential life page of the IC website
Closing
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We care about your future and we have the stats to prove it. Our students Graduate READY for whatever they want to do next, which means you realize a better return on your investment at Illinois College. We are consistently ranked as one of the best values for college and we want to help you take the next step. Apply for admission at www.ic.edu or click on the Schedule a Visit or Apply Now buttons at the top right.
