We are pleased that you have chosen to explore our graduate degree and certificate programs. More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.
We look forward to welcoming new faculty to UIS during New Faculty Welcome Week. Activities for all full-time faculty who have begun their careers at UIS since last fall’s event include New Faculty Orientation and the Teaching & Learning Academy, as well as Thursday afternoon’s Chancellor’s Convocation. These activities will equip new faculty with essential information and tools, and they are just the beginning of faculty development opportunities at UIS.
The University of Illinois Springfield gains its post secondary school accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, which includes 19 states.
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you’ll experience an innovative, hands-on approach to learning. Discover our programs, resources and student-centered academics.
University of Illinois Springfield is dedicated to fully engaging students in the process of active teaching and learning. UIS offers degrees that are relevant to students’ personal and professional success across a lifetime, and provides students with a distinctive academic experience through a cross-discipline approach to teaching, research, and outreach.
UIS offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in four colleges:
UIS offers the tools and support you need for the best college experience possible. We provide access to extensive academic and student support services that help in your courses and in connecting with classmates. Peer mentoring, tutoring and specialized workshops make your academic experience better. All students are encouraged to take advantage of these resources and academic guidance.