UIS Student Orientation assists new and incoming students with their transition to the university’s academic, social, and cultural community through purposeful programs, providing a foundation for student success.

UIS Orientation provides a foundation for student success through purposeful programming and will introduce you to the University's academic, social and cultural community.

Orientation is mandatory for new first-year and international students. Parent/family, graduate and transfer orientation is strongly encouraged.

To make the most of your experience at UIS, we invite you to participate in an Orientation Program. 

First Year Experience and Orientation

Orientation is a mandatory event for all new First-Year students. Dates for the Summer session are quickly approaching, so select now!

First-Year Student Orientation

Transfer and Graduate Orientation

While it isn't mandatory for Transfer and Graduate students to attend Orientation it is strongly suggested to help you get your semester off on the right note.

Transfer & Graduate Orientation
Students walking by the UIS Colonnade

International Orientation Experience

Orientation is MANDATORY for all new students. New International Student Orientation will take place on August 18th. Please bring your immigration documents and arrive on-time! We will be completing your Immigration Check-In at Orientation.

International Orientation & Check-In