The New International Student Welcome Party Fall 2026 is an event for our campus community to welcome new international students. The purpose of the event is to provide opportunities especially to new international students to make many connections with the other students for a campus network that the new students need for a smooth transfer to their new campus life outside of their home countries. Participants will enjoy various games starting with an icebreaker, group-building games, and fun sport games in addition to having a meal together.

The man, the myth, the legend - BOB ROSS himself will be present tonight as we make happy little accidents together. Bring your friends for a fun night of painting!

Relieve some stress at Brookens Library by potting your own succulent! These plants can help keep you company as you study and research throughout the semester.

From trending TikToks to engaging Reels, UIS social media is where campus comes to life. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how the university’s main accounts are run. Meet the team behind the posts and learn how your voice can help shape the online story of UIS. Discover how sharing the UIS story helps build campus pride and how you can play a role! The UIS Social Media Squad gives you the opportunity to pitch, produce and film content that authentically represents student life while gaining real-world experience, portfolio-ready work and skills in digital media.

There’s nothing better than Rec Under the Lights! Grab a glow stick, tie-dye your new favorite shirt, and hang out with your new best friends!

Want to meet more people on campus? Join us for an evening of speed friending and dinner! You’ll have the chance to connect with new faces, build meaningful friendships, and enjoy a great meal together.

Hey Freshmen, welcome to campus! Stop by the LRH Great Room for FREE breakfast – you won’t want to miss our donut wall!

Campus Movement presents the 5th Annual 20,000 Water Balloon Fight! Don't miss this incredible UIS tradition! See you on the field!

Tuesday, August 25th, 8:30 PM @ Rec Park Soccer Field.

Join intramural flag football! There are men's, women's and coed leagues. Matches will be played after 8pm and are scheduled based on team availability.

Register here. Registration deadline is September 8 at midnight.

Contact Jay at jswen2@uis.edu with any questions.