In addition to regular disciplinary courses, UIS offers a variety of university (UNI) courses. UNI courses provide specialized knowledge and skills in academic areas that augment the established components of the UIS curriculum. Examples include UNI 401 Library Research Methods and UNI 301 Speakers Series.

Additional UNI courses, with descriptions, are published in the course schedule each semester. Students should be aware that credit earned in some UNI courses does not count toward degree requirements.