First-Year Orientation at UIS

Orientation is a required experience for all first-year students. It’s your first step in becoming a Prairie Star—and it includes everything you need to embark on this new journey!

Orientation Overview (3 parts)

Summer Orientation

  • In person: one-day session (multiple sessions available throughout the summer)
  • Virtual: two-day session for online and international students

Online Orientation Modules

  • Modules will be sent to your Canvas during the summer

New Student Welcome

  • The first few days before classes where you will get to know campus better, meet new people, and become a full fledged Prairie Star!
  • Move-In Day for New Students - Wednesday, August 20th

Orientation leaders on stage chanting.

Orientation Dates

In-Person Sessions

  • Monday, June 16th
  • Wednesday, June 18th
  • Saturday, June 21st
  • Monday, June 23rd

Virtual Sessions

  • Wednesday, June 25th - June 26th
Family on Move-In Day in front of TRAC posing with a welcome stars sign

Register for Orientation

  • Orientation is a one day event for students and their families
  • Orientation Fee (This fee can be paid online or billed to your student account)
    • $175 for students 
    • $30 per guest 
    • This fee covers materials, meals & programming
  • Preview the Sample Schedules:
Register for Orientation
Students sitting at picnic tables outside.

Before Orientation Checklist

  • Start checking your UIS email regularly
  • Submit your Intent to Enroll via your Application Status Page
  • Plan your time off and travel ahead of time
  • Complete your advising preparation worksheet which will be available on your UIS Application Status page, at least 48 hours before your appointment with your academic advisor
  • Complete online modules in Canvas
  • Checkout the UIS Orientation Guidebook

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