Every year, approximately 4,000 students enroll at UIS to earn a University of Illinois degree. It's a place where classes are sized just right and professors really know their students.

With over 50 years of empowering leaders, we are dedicated to fully engaging students in the process of active teaching and learning, and offer degree-granting programs in four colleges.

We are excited that you are taking the time to learn more about our outstanding university. For more information about requirements, please choose from the following:

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Contact us by phone (217) 206-4847, toll free at (888) 977-4847, by email at admissions@uis.edu, or request additional information using our request information form.

News

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May 14, 2026
UIS joins the College Cost Transparency Initiative as a distinguished partner institution
The University of Illinois Springfield has joined a the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT) as a distinguished partner. This significant affiliation…
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May 08, 2026
Summer 2026 Financial Aid FAQs
Summer 2026 Financial Aid FAQs Starting a new semester can be pretty overwhelming with all the things you need to juggle. Check out these FAQs to stay…
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May 01, 2026
Changes to Loan Repayment
Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Changes Significant changes to federal student loan repayment plan programs were recently signed into law and are…
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Apr 17, 2026
Federal Direct Loan Exit Counseling
Graduating soon? Congratulations! Federal Regulations require student loan borrowers to complete loan exit counseling upon leaving school. The purpose of…
University of Illinois Springfield loan policy updates for 2026-2027 year.
Apr 03, 2026
2026-27 Federal Student Loan Changes
2026-27 Changes to Federal Loans Significant changes to federal financial aid programs were recently signed into law and are effective beginning July 1,…
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Dec 01, 2025
Financial Aid Spring 2026 FAQ
Spring 2026 Financial Aid FAQ and Important Information College life gets busy fast, especially at the start of a new semester. Between classes,…
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Jul 29, 2025
Fall 2025 Financial Aid FAQs
Fall 2025 Financial Aid FAQs College life gets busy fast—especially at the start of a new semester. Between classes, schedules, and everything else,…
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Apr 09, 2026
Is Going Back to School Worth It? What Working Adults Should Know
Thinking About Going Back to School? Here’s What You Should Know Have you been considering going back to school, but are hesitant how you would do it now…

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of Illinois Springfield prepares the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on the Springfield and Peoria Center campuses.

Download the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (PDF)