Each year the University of Illinois Springfield invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and the local community to celebrate our Homecoming celebration.

Save the Date:

September 14-20, 2025

UIS Homecoming is an annual tradition involving a week of engagement and events designed to develop pride and spirit among the UIS community. The first UIS Homecoming was held in 1996.

Homecoming is brought to you by UIS Athletics, the UIS Alumni Association, Student Affairs, the Student Activities Committee and Student Life.

From the pep rally, Prairie Star games and fireworks, homecoming evokes pride and has a little something for everyone, including the return of alumni to campus. Homecoming is a great time to bring students, faculty, staff and alumni together to celebrate UIS and show pride in being Prairie Stars.

“Students should get involved because homecoming is for them! There is a lot of hard work being done for the UIS community. It’s a great way to show your school spirit, bring different people together, and most importantly – have fun!”

— Homecoming Coordinator

2025 Homecoming Schedule of Events

Three people running in the Prairie Star 5K.

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Create a lasting impact for students!

This Homecoming, we celebrate our Prairie Stars’ legacy with the theme "Legacy Ignited" – a powerful reflection of the spark that drives our students to lead, serve, and excel. As we come together to honor the past and inspire the future, we invite you to join us in creating lasting opportunities for our students through the Student Affairs Fund for Excellence. This fund supports high-impact practices that enrich the student experience and empower Prairie Stars to shine brighter than ever.

Donate to the Student Affairs Fund for Excellence

Homecoming Gallery

  • students playing volleyball
    UIS student playing volleyball
  • students making smores at a bonfire
    Students roasting marshmallows for S'mores
  • fireworks at UIS
    Fireworks! A Homecoming tradition
  • school mascot Orion as a gigantic balloon figure
    Doesn't Orion look great?
  • students playing soccer
    UIS Men's Soccer
  • UIS mascot having fun with a kid
    Orion having fun with the children

Hosting a Reunion?

Contact the UIS Alumni Association to get added to the schedule of events by emailing krystal.geist@uis.edu.

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