Technology
Understanding the Academics Tab in the My Illinois State portal
Last modified 4/15/2026
The Academics tab in the My Illinois State web portal contains links to resources for students at Illinois State University. This tab will only be visible to current students, faculty, and staff, and what you see may differ slightly depending on your role.
Registration Times
This section allows you to view the registration deadlines for each semester at Illinois State University. Click on the corresponding semesters for more information about making an application for the selected semester.
Advising & Planning
Advising & Planning will feature links to class and final exam schedules, grade and progress calculations, and links to contact your advisor.
- Viewing My Class Schedule and Textbook Summary in the My Illinois State portal
- Apply to a Major/Minor
Registration
Registration will feature links for course registration and any holds your account may have.
- Registering for Classes at Illinois State University
- Viewing Holds on Your Student Account on My Illinois State portal
Grades
Grades will feature links for accessing your grades. Students may access the form to obtain their transcripts under this section by clicking [Transcripts].
Milner Library
Milner Library will feature links to the Milner Library and your subject librarian. For more information, see: Accessing Milner Library Resources.
Teaching
Teaching will feature links that faculty will use to link to ReggieNet, access the Faculty Center, and view the courses they are teaching and their class rosters. Faculty will also be able to submit grades through this section.
CTLT Teaching Support
CTLT Teaching Support will link faculty to the CTLT website for workshop schedules and assistance with classroom clickers.
Research
Research will feature links to Milner Library and other survey platforms used by faculty
Registrar
Registrar will link faculty to important dates, access to the textbooks they will be using, and academic scheduling.
Video Demonstration
The following video is an overview of the Academics tab:
Additional Video Resources
The following are links to other videos that demonstrate or describe other features in My.IllinoisState.edu:
- Access Your Student Center
- My Illinois State portal Finances Tab
- My Illinois State portal: To Do List, Tasks, and Holds
- The Manage Classes Page
- The My Academics Tab in the My Illinois State portal
- What is the My Illinois State portal
How to Get Help
Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at:
- Phone: (309) 438-4357
- Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
- Submit a Request via Web Form: Get IT Help Form
- Live Chat: IT Help Live Chat
Feedback
To suggest an update to this article, ISU students, faculty, and staff should submit an Update Knowledge/Help Article request and all others should use the Get IT Help form.