Our Mission & Vision

Student Life cultivates the personal, social and educational development of UIS students by engaging them in leadership opportunities and promoting participation in the campus community. In pursuit of a vibrant community, Student Life fosters campus pride, engages and empowers students, and encourages a sense of belonging.

Programs & Events

Student Life hosts a variety of events and programs each year designed to enhance the student experience.

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Student Government

The Student Government Association (SGA) at University of Illinois Springfield promotes a democratic and representational form of student government, providing students a forum and opportunities for leadership development. The SGA promotes social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities for students.

Events

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Exercise with Meaning. Do you want to strengthen:- Your Body? A curriculum based upon increasing physical power, flexibility, and...
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Join us for the UIS Cares Food Pantry Orientation, designed to support students facing food insecurity. Just like many university-based...
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Join us for our LGBTea social gatherings on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. LGBTea offers a comfortable, accepting, and non-...
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This meeting will serve as the precursor to the subsequent SGA meeting.  Each SGA Executive Board will provide an asynchronous option...
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Trivia Night is back! Springfest teams will compete to see who comes out on top.
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Join us for an action-packed day filled with exciting sports! Sports Day 2 will be scheduled on one bracket and may include the...