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SURS State Universities Retirement System
Member Login
  • Active Members
  • Retirees
  • Retirement Plans
    • Traditional Plan
    • Portable Plan
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Employers
    • Participating Employers
    • Employer Website
    • Reciprocal Act
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events
    • Press Releases
    • Publications
  • Business
    • Board of Trustees
    • Careers with SURS
    • Investments
    • Legislation
    • Request For Proposal
    • Rulemaking
  • Resources
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Forms
    • SURS Facts
    • Videos
SURS State Universities Retirement System
Member Login
  • Active Members
  • Retirees
  • Retirement Plans
    • Traditional Plan
    • Portable Plan
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Employers
    • Participating Employers
    • Employer Website
    • Reciprocal Act
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events
    • Press Releases
    • Publications
  • Business
    • Board of Trustees
    • Careers with SURS
    • Investments
    • Legislation
    • Request For Proposal
    • Rulemaking
  • Resources
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Forms
    • SURS Facts
    • Videos

Who are the SURS-covered employers?

October 1, 2025 | FAQs, FAQs - General

SURS covers all faculty and support staff of Illinois public higher education including universities, colleges, scientific surveys, and other related agencies. For more information see the complete list of SURS-covered employers.

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Calendar

Nov 19
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Retirement Education Webinar – Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Nov 20
10:00 am - 11:00 am

DCP Informational Webinar

Nov 20
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Lifetime Income Strategy (LIS) Calculator Workshop

Nov 25
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Plan Choice Tier II Webinar

Nov 27
November 27 - November 28

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Chairperson: John Lyons
Executive Director: Suzanne Mayer

1901 Fox Drive Champaign, Illinois 61820
Dial Toll Free: 800-275-7877
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Monday | 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Thursday| 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Friday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

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Chairperson: John Lyons
Executive Director: Suzanne Mayer

1901 Fox Drive Champaign, Illinois 61820
Dial Toll Free: 800-275-7877
Dial Direct: 217-378-8800
Fax: 217-378-9800

Hours of Operation
Monday | 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Thursday| 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Friday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.