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:

 
University of Illinois Springfield

First-Year Applicants

Looking to start college?
 
University of Illinois Springfield

Graduate Applicants

Want to further your education? Learn more about graduate school at UIS.
 
University of Illinois Springfield

Transfer Applicants

Currently in college? Find out how to transfer to UIS.
 
University of Illinois Springfield

International Applicants

Living abroad? Get more information about international students at UIS.
 
University of Illinois Springfield

Military Connected

Get more information about benefits and requirements specific to Veteran applicants at UIS.
 
University of Illinois Springfield

Non-Degree Seeking

Become a guest student and learn something new by taking a class of your interest.

 

Already Applied?

Check your application status to find out next steps for attending University of Illinois Springfield.

Application Status


No ACT/SAT Required

The UIS application for admission does NOT require ACT/SAT scores for first-year students.

First-year students admitted to UIS with an unweighted 3.0+ GPA are eligible for merit scholarships up to $8,000 – no test scores necessary. Check out your potential merit scholarship for all four years, and compare your annual tuition and fee costs after scholarships are applied.

No GMAT? No GRE? No problem! - No tests are required for application to UIS Graduate programs.

Fee Waiver

We are waiving application fees for all students through Summer 23, so there's no better time to apply!

Contact the Office of Admission

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.

Request Information

Financial Assistance News

grad
Apr 26, 2023
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…
FinAid FAQ
Apr 17, 2023
FA FAQs - Summer 2023
Summer 2023 Financial Aid FAQs - Funding Your Future Students have a lot on their plate, especially at the beginning of each semester. Understanding your…
FinAid FAQ
Apr 17, 2023
FA FAQs - Summer 2023
Summer 2023 Financial Aid FAQs - Funding Your Future Students have a lot on their plate, especially at the beginning of each semester. Understanding your…
Colonnade
Feb 09, 2023
UIS and Waubonsee Community College sign a transfer pathway agreement
The University of Illinois Springfield and Waubonsee Community College (WCC) in Sugar Grove, Illinois, have signed a transfer pathway agreement that will…
Feb 07, 2023
Financial Aid Awareness Month - How soon do I need to file the FAFSA?
How soon do I need to file the FAFSA, and should I still apply if I think my family makes too much money? There is no harm in applying even if you think…