UIS offers 25 minors that allow students to study outside major degree programs. Approved minors currently are:

• Accountancy
• African-American Studies
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Business (general)
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• English
• Environmental Studies
• History
• International Studies
• Management Information Systems
• Mathematical Sciences
• Philosophy
• Political Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Teacher Education – Elementary
• Teacher Education – Secondary
• Visual Arts
• Women’s Studies