For Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), you'll complete the employee portion of the form and then send it to us so we can certify the employer section. You can download the form here: PSLF form. Once you've filled out your part, email it to uishr@uis.edu and we'll take care of our section. One detail that's helpful to have on hand: the university's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-6000511.

As a new hire, questions about your background check or pre-employment testing go to your Division Liaison (DL). You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're unsure who your DL is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll help you get connected.

You can find everything you need on the Remote Work Policy page, including the form. If you have a paper form to submit, you can send it to Kenzie at mwest22@uis.edu.

Questions about pre-employment testing or your testing scores go to our employment team. Send an email to HREmployment@uis.edu with your question and your name, and they'll be able to help.

Pre-approval questions are handled by our employment team. Email HREmployment@uis.edu with the details and they'll get you an answer.

The following three groups of individuals may be eligible to participate in the upcoming commencement ceremonies if they meet all of the listed guidelines.  There will be NO exceptions to the criteria listed below.  Please note that students can only participate in the commencement ceremony in which they are FIRST eligible (based upon the term for which the student submitted an online graduation application).  Students cannot participate in more than one ceremony for the same degree program.  Therefore, if the student already participated in or was eligible to participate in a PREVIOUS ceremony, participation in the upcoming ceremonies is not possible.

Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Graduates: 
These graduates are automatically eligible to participate. 
 
Spring 2026 Candidates: 
A Spring 2026 graduation application must be on file in the Office of Records and Registration no later than Feb. 20, 2026.  

Summer 2026 Candidates: 
A Summer 2026 graduation application must be on file in the Office of Records and Registration no later than Feb. 20, 2026.  In addition, an approved Student Petition requesting to participate in commencement must also be on file in the Office of Records and Registration by Feb. 20, 2026.    

Yes, they can. Just keep in mind that once a student reaches their Federal Work-Study award limit, the department becomes responsible for the student's wages from that point on. If you'd like help monitoring where a student stands relative to their award, Student Employment can assist at studentemployment@uis.edu.

Academic regalia is required, including a black cap and gown.  It is suggested that you wear lightweight clothing and dark shoes under your cap and gown. Items such as purses should not be brought.

As a rule, prerequisite requirements need to be completed within the past 5 years. From time to time, exceptions are made based on the total content of the application portfolio.

When the MBA faculty review your application portfolio (including your undergraduate transcripts), your prerequisite deficiencies, if any, will be identified.

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No. Instead of a thesis, PAR’s capstone requirement for a master's degree is a portfolio featuring a student’s best work from their internship, demonstrating a mastery in public affairs journalism.

Information regarding parking near the Bank of Springfield Center can be found on the Visitors page.

Numerous events are being planned to help graduates celebrate. Special events will be scheduled for certain groups. Please be sure to check the Commencement homepage for more information.

Graduates will receive professional photo proofs in the mail. There is no obligation to purchase, and they will have the option of ordering several enlargement packages. Questions regarding photographs following commencement should be addressed to GradImages.

To update your name with the university, you'll set up an appointment with your Division Liaison (DL) to come into the HR office in person. Your DL will explain the steps and let you know which documents to bring with you. The best way to set this up is to email your DL directly. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're not sure who your DL is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll get you connected. If you call your DL and they don't pick up please leave a voice message and they will respond as soon as they can.

The ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes to two hours.

All residents have the ability to bring their car to campus. Our parking lots are next to or within sight of your residence. To park your car on campus, you do need a parking hang tag. You can purchase a hang tag via Parking Operations. They will also provide a map of places your car will be authorized to park without receiving a ticket.

If you are residing in the Residence Halls, you will be able to retrieve your package(s) at the front desk in your respective residence hall. If you are residing in the Apartments or Townhouses, you will be able to retrieve your package(s) at the HCOM package room. You will receive an email from Residence Life once your package has arrived.

You will need a picture ID to pick-up your package.

We hold packages for 2 weeks. If they are not claimed by the second week, they are returned to the sender.

If you are unable to claim your package, please contact the Department of Residence Life (reslife@uis.edu).

Please see our list of mailing addresses for our residential areas. When shipping something to your on-campus address, please use your full legal name and list your unit/room number on Address Line 2.

If you need an Address Verification, please stop by the Residence Life office located in HCOM.

Residence Life requires all first and second year students to live in the Residence Halls. If you have earned more than 60 credit hours AFTER high school or are 21 or older, you may live in upperclassmen housing.

Reassignment Requests are conducted as a last resort for students not happy with their space. We encourage students to attempt to work out roommate differences, utilize their Resident Assistants, and/or contact their Area Coordinator. If a situation calls for a space change then you will need to contact your Area Coordinator for assistance.

Reassignment Request Open Period

• Returning Students: April 13th - April 17th
• New Students: July 13th - July 17th

Reassignment Request

Roommates can be chosen as long as it is a mutual decision between both parties. There are two ways to accomplish this:

1. Incoming UIS students and Approved Affiliates can request a roommate when submitting their online Housing Contract. You will need the student’s UIN to submit your request. If you do not have the student’s UIN, then please contact the Residence Life office to make the request. 
2. You may request a roommate in the Student Housing Portal up until June 17th. After this date, please email Residence Life at reslife@uis.edu with your roommate request. Both students requesting to room together must each submit an email requesting one another for the request to be honored. After June 17th, roommate requests are NOT guaranteed. Please keep in mind, Residence Life does not honor suite mate requests in the residence halls.

You will receive an email from the Department of Residence Life which will provide you with important Move-In information. You may also checkout the Move-In Information webpage.

Welcome to college life! Remember that you cannot bring everything you own from your bedroom at home. The link below sends you to our what to bring and what not to bring web page for both residence halls & townhouses/apartments. What to Bring to Campus