Student Corner

Free Student Membership

All Student members both new and renewing will now receive complimentary ISHA membership. To join or renew – visit ISHA’s website HERE. Simply select the code STUDENT from the dropdown menu at checkout.

ISHA 2025 Annual Convention

Make plans to join us for ISHA’s 2025 Annual Convention on February 6-7, 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL!
The Student Job Fair can be explored during exhibiting hours on Thursday and Friday – further details will be shared as we move closer to the Annual Convention

Student Day will be held on Friday, February 7
General Sessions (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Student Day Session 1 (9:15 – 10:00 AM)
Student Day Session 2 (10:15 – 11:00 AM)
Tailgate/Lunch (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
SIRCA Posters Session 1 (12:00 – 1:00 PM)
SIRCA Posters Session 2 (1:00 – 2:00 PM)
Knowledge Quest (3:30 – 5:00 PM)
Exhibitors (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Scholarship Opportunities

Applications for the John Consalvi Service Scholarship are now open! Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. The submission period officially kicked off on Friday, September 13, 2024 and will close on Friday, November 15, 2024.
CLICK HERE to learn more and submit your application today! ISHA Student membership is required in order to apply.
The Spotter Staffing Student Scholarship details will be distirbuted later this Fall.

Illinois University Program Open Houses

Augustana College Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Information Sessions

    •    November 16: 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. CST (IN PERSON)
    •    December 11: 4:00-5:15 p.m. CST (VIRTUAL)
    •    February 15: 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. CST (IN PERSON)
    •    February 19: 4:00-5:15 p.m. CST (VIRTUAL)

Eastern Illinois University Graduate Program Visit Days
• November 8: 12:00-2:30 p.m. CST (IN PERSON)
• November 15: 12:00-2:30 p.m. CST (IN PERSON)

Elmhurst University Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    •    November 21: 9:30 a.m. (IN PERSON)
    •    December 5: 10:00 a.m. (VIRTUAL)
    •    December 5: 10:30 a.m. (VIRTUAL)
    •    December 12: 10:00 a.m. (VIRTUAL)
    •    December 12: 10:30 a.m. (VIRTUAL)
    •    December 13: 10:30 a.m. (IN PERSON)
    •    December 13: 11:30 a.m. (IN PERSON)

Northern Illinois University - Audiology Hybrid Open Houses

Illinois State University - Speech Language Pathology Open Houses

October 30th : 5:30pm CST (VIRTUAL)

Illinois State University - Audiology Open Houses

October 28th : 5:30pm CST (VIRTUAL)

Rush University Speech Language Pathology and Doctor of Audiology Open Houses

December 9: 6:00-8:00 p.m. CST (Virtual)
December 13: 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. CST (IN PERSON)

Saint Xavier University Communication Sciences and Disorders Open House

November 25: Noon-1:00 p.m. CST (IN PERSON)
January 13: 7:00-8:00 p.m. CST (VIRTUAL)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Speech Language Pathology Open House

November 22nd: 12:30-2:00 p.m. CST (IN PERSON)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Speech Language Pathology Graduate Program Open House

• November 15: 11:00 a.m. CST (IN PERSON)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Speech Language Pathology

November 8: 3:30-5:00 p.m. CST (VIRTUAL)

ISHA Webinar Recording Now Available | Clinical Fellowship 101 - Preparing for a Successful CF Year

Are you preparing for your Clinical Fellowship and searching for positions? ISHA hosted a special webinar on March 12, 2024 regarding Clinical Fellowship preparation. Listen to our panel of experts discuss tips, tricks, and resources to help you find the right Clinical Fellowship position! View the recording to prepare you for your CF year!

*Stay tuned for new student webinar opportunities in the Fall!

2024 Knowledge Quest Winner - DePaul University

First Place: DePaul University
Second Place: Eastern Illinois University
Third Place: Northern Illinois University

*2025 Knowledge Quest details will be distributed in the Fall!

2025 Ethics in Action

ISHA’s Ethics Education Committee is working to develop the ethics contest for this year. Details for the contest are now available!

Pathway to Licensure Documents

To assist students with the Illinois licensure process, ISHA has compiled several documents outlining the steps needed to apply for and obtain different types of Illinois licensure. Learn more.

Steps to Obtain Speech-Language Pathology IDFPR Licensure
Steps to Obtain Audiology IDFPR Licensure
Steps to Illinois SLP Early Intervention Credential
Pathways to Professional Educator Licensure in Illinois

Please reach out to membership@ishail.org with any questions or concerns regarding ISHA Student membership or any of the information mentioned above – we are here to help.

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