Technology

Navigation - Illinois State App

Last modified 11/8/2024

The information below explains some of the different navigational aspects of the Illinois State University mobile app. 

  • Home

The home button brings you back to the home page of the app. (Image 1)

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  • Messages

The messages button shows you important announcements, emergency alerts, and opt-in channels. (Image 1) Select your messages button and see what messages you have today! (Image 2)

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  • Search

The search button allows you to search through the app. (Image 1) Select your search button to find content that interests you today! (Image 2)

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  • Favorites

The favorites button shows you your favorited items throughout the app and allows you quick access back to those areas. You can favorite events, news, map points, videos, and contacts. (Image 1) For more information on Favorites view Favorites - Illinois State App

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  • Menu

The menu is customizable (Image 1) and allows you to put your most important links at the top. The menu gives you quick access to the follow sections: 

  • Account
    • Profile
    • Holds and To Dos
  • Academics
    • Academics
    • Canvas Dashboard
  • Finances
    • Finances
    • Redbird Card
  • Campus Life
    • Dining
    • Events
    • Housing
    • Fitness and Recreation
  • Support and Care
    • Advisors
    • Career Services
    • IT Help
    • Dean on Duty
  • Polices
    • Student Code of Conduct
    • Student Privacy Law (FERPA)

Select your menu button to get started customizing your menu! (Image 2)

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  • How to get to Settings

To get to your app settings:

  1. Tap the profile icon in the upper right corner of the app. (Image 1) 
  2. Tap Settings
  3. You now have access to settings.

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  • What you can do in Settings

In settings you will have access to:

  • Your profile
  • Change the font size
  • Accessibility features
  • Update push notifications
  • Reset your app


Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at: