Information for Parents
Welcome Parents and Families!
We hope you feel good about the investment you and your student made in choosing the University of Illinois Springfield.
- Take a virtual tour of our living spaces.
- Learn about our housing options.
- Meet our staff.
- Need to purchase bedding/bathroom stuff? Linens Project
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Important Dates
- "CLINK " - Articles written for parents (pdf)
- Student Health 101 - More articles written for parents about health issues
Safety and Security
- Did you know that Illinois Springfield is one of the safest universities in Illinois, if not the United States? Don't just take our word for it, view the UIS Crime Statistics. And learn more about our campus and programs.
Learn more
- Residential Addresses - See what your child's address is on campus.
- Housing Policies - Our policies and services
- Off-campus Apartments - Additional housing resources.
- View information about Meal Plans and Campus Cash
- Questions? Call the housing office between 9 am and 5 pm, Central Time.
- Housing Commons (Main Office) Hours of Operation
- Rates - View our current housing rates for each residential unit.
And more...
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - Find out more about how to limit the access to your UIS records. Follow the link at the bottom and fill out the form.
- Parking - Obtain a parking Hang Tag for parking on the UIS campus.
- Springfield Mass Transit - Provides bus service between downtown, the main campus, housing, and Lincoln Land Community College. See more bus route information on the Student Life Website.
- Springfield Amtrak Station - The train allows for fairly inexpensive travel to many places including St. Louis and Chicago.
- Sign up to Visit UIS!
More Resources
See below for additional helpful resources:
Care Packages and More
Want to send UIS residents a reminder that you're thinking of them? Send them treats, cookies, and care packages through From-Mom.com Prices vary depending on the size of the order. A portion of the proceeds benefit the UIS Housing Residents' Council. Order online or call 1-877-666-2968.
College Parents of America
This CPA Website has a lot of information about finding a college and living on campus. Look to the Parent Resource Center for great information on topics such as:
- Finding a College
- Savings Plans
- FERPA
- Campus Life and Issues
- Health and Safety
- Financial Aid and Scholarships