It can be difficult to leave your family and friends behind to live in another country. However, most international students make new friends through activities, clubs, and organizations on campus. Explore some of the many ways in which you can get involved on campus. The Visit Springfield Illinois website also has excellent information on great restaurants, sites and attractions, arts, culture, history, shopping, and the Illinois Times is a great resource local upcoming events! You can visit Outdoors Adventures website for more fun as well!
Events
Spring 2025 events, activities, and workshops:
DATE & TIME | Event/Activity | Location |
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Wednesday, August 20th All DAY | Fall 2025 New International Student Orientation | Student Union Ballroom |
Friday, August 29th 5 pm – 7 pm | International Student Welcome Party | Student Union Ballroom |
Friday, September 5th 2 pm – 4 pm | OPT Workshop for Fall 2025 graduates | Brookens Auditorium |
Friday, November 14th 2 pm – 4 pm | OPT Workshop for Spring 2026 graduates | Brookens Auditorium |
*TBA= To Be Announced
Holidays
International Education
Local Organizations Supporting International Education
- Chicago Council on Global Affairs
- Indian Association of Greater Springfield
- Interfaith Coalition
- Islamic Society of Greater Springfield
- NPR Illinois
- Peoria World Affairs Council
- Sister Cities Association of Springfield, Illinois
- Springfield Commission on International Visitors
- The Hindu Temple of Greater Springfield
- World Affairs Council of Central Illinois
- World Business Chicago
Newsletters
- April Newsletter 2025 (PDF)
- March Newsletter 2025 (PDF)
- January Newsletter 2025 (PDF)
- December Newsletter 2024 (PDF)
- November Newsletter 2024 (PDF)
- October Newsletter 2024 (PDF)
- May Newsletter 2024 (PDF)
- April Newsletter 2024 (PDF)
- March Newsletter 2024 (PDF)
- February Newsletter 2024 (PDF)
- January Newsletter 2024 (PDF)
- December Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- November Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- October Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- September Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- August Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- July Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- June Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
If you have any questions about the events, please contact:
Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator
217-206-8164
esuzu2@uis.edu