State Universities Retirement System of Illinois administers the retirement plan for employees of public colleges and universities. Participation begins on the first day of employment and requires a mandatory contribution to the plan.

Employees have a choice of three pension plan options.  Employees have six months from the initial date of employment to select one of the three plans.  This is a lifetime irrevocable decision.  For more information see the SURS website at www.surs.org.