What is ISO?

The Indigenous Scholars Orientation (ISO) is a two-day early move-in program administered by the Native American House. ISO prepares undergraduate and graduate scholars to be academically successful by introducing them to aspects of Native student life at Illinois by:

• Encouraging Indigenous academic identity development
• Promoting key campus resources and services
• Exploring how to navigate a new environment
• Building connections with students, staff, and faculty

There is no cost to participate in this program.

Who should attend?

Students who are new to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This includes undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and commuter students. Guests of students are also welcome to participate on the first day of ISO. Students will transition into programming with their peers on day two.

Program participation is on a first-come, first-confirmed basis.

Program Dates

August 20 - 21, 2025

Program Location

Native American House
1206 West Nevada Street
Urbana, IL 61801

Program Schedule

• Wednesday, August 20, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
• Thursday, August 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT

*Schedule is subject to change.