The Office of Graduate Intern Programs, located within the Center for State Policy and Leadership, secures public sector experiential internships that afford top flight graduate students with the opportunity to integrate the academic classroom with real world learning.

Building Closure and Remote Operations Information for Summer 2026

Starting May 11, 2026, the UIS Public Affairs Center will temporarily close due to major plumbing work that requires a full building water shutdown. The Office of Graduate Intern Programs staff will be operating remotely until further notice and will not be able to meet with walk-in visitors. If you need assistance, please email us at gpsimail@uis.edu or call 217-206-6158 and leave a voicemail. Zoom and phone appointments are available upon request.

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Please see the Interview Logistics page for the most up to date information on the next round of interviews.

Graduate Education Book

Download the Graduate Education Book (pdf)