Orientation is designed to assist you and your parents/guests in making the transition to university life.
All new first-year students are required to participate in one of the orientation sessions prior to your first semester.
Orientation is most beneficial when students and parents attend together. Attached to each orientation booklet is a mail -in that you will have the option to send back to us confirming your reservation. We also have the option to register online. The following dates are what you will be able to choose from for our Summer orientation sessions.
Click here to explore the 2013 Freshman Orientation Guide
Freshmen Orientation
- July 15, 2013** TRADITIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
- July 15-16, 2013* HONORS PROGRAM ONLY
- July 22-23, 2013
Please call Monique Williams 217-206-8422 if you have any questions
**This orientation date is for TRADITIONAL STUDENTS ONLY. Please note that if this orientation date is selected placement testing will NOT be available for this session.
*HONORS PROGRAM please contact Karen Guthrie-Coleman (217) 206-7251 kguth01s@uis.edu to confirm any placement testing requirements before registering for the July 15-16 session. Placement testing will not be available at UIS during that Orientation session.
Retrieving your NETID
Click here to retrieve your NETID
You will need to retrieve your Netid and password to register for your orientation date. Orientation sessions are limited to 70 students per session. Register as soon as possible so that you are able to attend your preferred session!
Once you have set up your Netid and password, your University email account will be activated. It is important to note that communication confirming your orientation attendance will be sent to your University email account.
Placement Testing
Placement testing will not be offered at UIS during the July 15th summer orientation. Students registering for the one-day (July 15th) or two-day Honors July 15th & 16th orientation must complete placement testing in advance at a remote site. Go to https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/1998251 to request placement testing at the remote location most convenient to you. When your request is received and your registration is complete, you will receive an email with your registration number and instructions to schedule your exam time at the remote location. Please send in your request at least 4 weeks before your planned orientation date to allow sufficient time to register and schedule your exam. If you do not receive the confirmation email 7-10 days from the date you submit the request, or you have other questions, please call the Advising Center at 217-206-7471.
During the June 27-28, July 18-19 and July 22-23rd Orientation sessions you will have the opportunity to take a Math Placement and/or a Language Placement Test. To find out more information about these tests, and if you will have to take one please visit the Math Placement Test Website or the Modern Language Placement Test Website.
You are encouraged to complete your math and reading placement testing at a location near your home, at least one week prior to attending orientation. Register for remote testing.
For information about required tests, please contact Undergraduate Academic Advising at (217) 206-7471
Immunizations
Immunization records must be submitted and in compliance by the 10th day of classes for the semester in order to avoid a non-refundable late processing fee. For more information about immunization requirements, visit Health Services or call (217) 206.6676. For more information please contact us at (217) 206.6665 or email uisso@uis.edu
