Welcome to UIS Students starting in the Fall 2024 Term.

First Year Freshmen should save the date for New Student Welcome, August 20-22, 2024

New Transfer Students should check back in June for updates on registering for New Student Welcome for Transfer Students

Spring Welcome 2024

Take a look at the Spring 2024 Schedule of events:

Transitioning to a new campus and collegiate life can be challenging. Spring Welcome is a program designed to support new students in their successful transition to the UIS Community. Through Spring Welcome events and programs, students will have the opportunity to develop school spirits, build connections with the campus community and resources, and build a foundation for the upcoming academic year.

January 12-13 - New Student Welcome is required as a part of the Orientation program for all First Year Freshmen Students. There are opportunities for New Transfer students to register for as well.

January 13-20 - Welcome Week is an opportunity for all students to develop a sense of belonging, find ways to get involved and connected on campus and kick of the academic year with fun and excitement.


New Student Welcome - Spring 2024

Friday, January 12

  • New Student Welcome 9:30am-5pm
    • Meet new students, interact with campus support resources, become more familiar with campus and set the stage for a successful academic career at UIS! Sessions will include presentations from a variety of campus resources, class schedule tours, and more. Welcome Leaders will help you ensure that you are prepared and ready for the first day of classes.
    • Required for New First Year Students and New International Students.
    • Transfer students may register to participate as well, must register by January 4th. Registration now open.

Saturday, January 13

  • New Student Welcome 10am-1pm
    • Meet new students, interact with campus support resources, become more familiar with campus and set the stage for a successful academic career at UIS! Sessions will include presentations from a variety of campus resources, class schedule tours, and more. Welcome Leaders will help you ensure that you are prepared and ready for the first day of classes.

Welcome Week

Check back for full calendar of events

Tentative Calendar as of 11/28/23

Saturday, January 13

  • 1pm: Women's Basketball | TRAC
  • 3pm: Men's Basketball | TRAC
  • Welcome Week Give Away at Basketball sponsored by Student Life

Monday, January 15

  • 11:15am-2:00pm: MLK March and Townhall | Transportation provided by Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center - RSVP Required

Tuesday, January 16

  • First Day of Classes
  • 9am-4pm: Military Education Benefits 101 and Military And Veteran Resource Center Open House
    • Sponsored by Military and Veteran Student Services
  • 11am-2pm: Mega Make and Take | Student Union Student Leadership Center
    • Sponsored by Student Life
  • 4:30-5:30pm: EngageU | Location TBD
    • Sponsored by Office of Engaged Learning
  • 5:20pm 2024: VisionZ | Student Union Student Leadership Center
    • Sponsored by RSO Zeta Phi Beta

Wednesday, January 17

  • 2-4pm: International Get Together | Student Union Student Leadership Center
    • Sponsored by RSO International Student Association
  • 4-6pm: RSO Fair | Student Union Ballroom
    • Sponsored by Student Life
  • 7-9pm: The Price is Right | LRH Great Room
    • Sponsored by Student Activities Committee
  • 8-10pm: Welcome Back Wallyball | TRAC
    • Sponsored by RSO: Exercise Science Organization

Thursday, January 18

  • 8:30am-4pm: Tasty Treat Thursday | Brookens 462
    • Sponsored by The Learning Hub
  • 2-3:30pm: Meet the Deans | Student Union Ballroom
    • Sponsored by Dean of Students, and the Deans of CBM, CHST, CLASS, CPAE, and Library
  • 3-4pm: Coffee, Cocoa, and Crafty Creations | HRB 80
    • Sponsored by Career Development Center
  • 5:30pm: Glow Cycle | TRAC
    • Sponsored by Campus Recreation
  • 5:30-7pm: History Meet and Greet | Student Union North Ballroom
    • Sponsored by RSO History Club

Friday, January 19

  • 3-5pm: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fair | Student Life Building
    • Sponsored by Diversity Center, Women's Center and GSSS
  • 5-7pm: New Student Welcome Party | Student Union Ballroom
    • Sponsored by International Student Services
  • 6pm: Dodgeball and Dinner | TRAC
    • Sponsored by RSO: University Bible Fellowship

Saturday, January 20

  • 11am-1pm: MLK Service Project | Multiple slots available, RSVP on UISConnection
  • 1pm: Women's Basketball | TRAC
  • 3pm: Men's Basketball | TRAC