A warm welcome to the online home of the University of Illinois at Springfield!

We are proud to be one of the best small public liberal arts universities in the midwest, and one of three campuses that comprise the world-class University of Illinois.

I invite you to look around our Web pages and become familiar with our campus. Then consider continuing your educational future at UIS.

By selecting UIS, you will experience a learning environment in which students are challenged to think analytically, celebrate diverse points of view and excel academically.

You will benefit from individual attention in small classes taught by faculty who are dedicated to teaching excellence, scholarship and service as well as innovative approaches to learning.

Teaching remains the core mission of UIS even as we continue to evolve. Our commitment to celebrating technological advances has made us one of Illinois' largest providers of online education and our online learners one of the fastest growing segments of our enrollment.

Hundreds of students take our many online courses, earning a degree entirely online or mixing classroom and online coursework.

Our young students - who have entered UIS through the Capital Scholars programs - have energized our campus culture!

The heart and soul of our campus, however, remains the transfer and non-traditionally-aged students, those motivated individuals who vigorously pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees, many of them while working and raising families.

Our location in the state's capital and emphasis on civic education and public affairs means few students leave UIS without an impressive record of internships and real world experience. We provide the opportunities for public and private sector partnerships.

We are also home to a comprehensive public policy and leadership institute.

UIS is proud to create future leaders who have been immersed in the teachings of global understanding, tolerance, ethical behavior, and the great traditions of democracy.

As we move forward, we reaffirm our commitment to serving the people of Illinois. Remaining accessible to the public is critical to achieving that goal. Our web site was created to help us meet that need. I hope you enjoy your visit.

Richard D. Ringeisen
Chancellor