Spring Welcome 2024

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Transitioning to a new campus and collegiate life can be challenging. Spring Welcome is a program designed to support new students in their successful transition to the UIS Community. Through Spring Welcome events and programs, students will have the opportunity to develop school spirits, build connections with the campus community and resources, and build a foundation for the upcoming academic year.

January 12-13 - New Student Welcome is required as a part of the Orientation program for all First Year Freshmen Students. There are opportunities for New Transfer students to register for as well.

January 13-20 - Welcome Week is an opportunity for all students to develop a sense of belonging, find ways to get involved and connected on campus and kick of the academic year with fun and excitement.


New Student Welcome - Spring 2024

Friday, January 12

  • New Student Welcome 9:30am-5pm
    • Meet new students, interact with campus support resources, become more familiar with campus and set the stage for a successful academic career at UIS! Sessions will include presentations from a variety of campus resources, class schedule tours, and more. Welcome Leaders will help you ensure that you are prepared and ready for the first day of classes.
    • Required for New First Year Students and New International Students.
    • Transfer students may register to participate as well, must register by January 4th. Registration now open.

Saturday, January 13

  • New Student Welcome 10am-1pm
    • Meet new students, interact with campus support resources, become more familiar with campus and set the stage for a successful academic career at UIS! Sessions will include presentations from a variety of campus resources, class schedule tours, and more. Welcome Leaders will help you ensure that you are prepared and ready for the first day of classes.

Welcome Week

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Tentative Calendar as of 11/28/23

Saturday, January 13

  • Women's Basketball
  • Men's Basketball
  • 5:20 pm 2024 VisionZ
    • Sponsored by RSO: Zeta Phi Beta

Tuesday, January 16

  • First Day of Classes
  • Mega Make and Take
    • Sponsored by Student Life
  • 4:30-5:30pm EngageU
    • Sponsored by Office of Engaged Learning

Wednesday, January 17

  • 4-6pm RSO Fair
    • Sponsored by Student Life
    • Location: Student Union Ballroom
  • 7-9pm SAC Game Show
    • Sponsored by Student Activities Committee
    • Location: LRH Great Room
  • 8-10pm Dodgeball
    • Sponsored by RSO: Exercise Science Organization
    • Location: TBD

Thursday, January 18

  • Tasty Treat Thursday
    • Sponsored by The Learning Hub
  • 2-3:30 Meet the Deans
    • Sponsored by Dean of Students, and the Deans of CBM, CHST, CLASS, CPAE, and Library
    • Location: Student Union Ballroom
  • 3-4pm Coffee, Cocoa, and Crafty Creations
    • Sponsored by Career Development Center
  • 5:30pm Glow Cycle
    • Sponsored by Campus Recreation
    • Location: TRAC

Friday, January 19

  • 5-7pm History Club Social
    • Sponsored by RSO: History Club
  • 5-7pm New Student Welcome Party
    • Sponsored by International Student Services
  • 6pm Dodgeball and Dinner
    • Sponsored by RSO: University Bible Fellowship
  • 5-10pm The Prairie Circus
    • Sponsored by RSO: The Prairie Clowns

Saturday, January 20

  • Women's Basketball
  • Men's Basketball