FAQs
We have prepared answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions from students, faculty and parents. We hope you find these answers helpful. If you need more information, contact us at (217) 206-7471 or advising@uis.edu.
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Graduate Education
Welcome to Graduate Education at UIS
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.
Writing Handouts
The Learning Hub’s writing staff are currently working on transitioning all of our academic support materials into accessible web pages, videos and images. If you are seeking something in particular, please contact us, and we will prioritize it and get it to you as soon as we can!
Writing Resources
Writing Overview
Our writing resources provide academic assistance for the writing of effective essays and research papers.
We serve writing students at every level through one-to-one tutoring, workshops, and requested presentations where students learn together outside of formal classes.
Supplemental Instruction
The Learning Hub provides Supplemental Instruction (SI) for historically challenging courses. Supplemental Instruction at UIS is a program that offers small group study sessions led by a trained SI Leader. The Learning Hub regularly offers SI sessions for the following courses (unless departments/The Hub agree SI isn't needed):
Academic Skills Resources
Through our Academic Skills resources, we provide assistance to all students with strategies to improve their studying and test-taking skills in any course. We offer workshops, in-class presentations and one-to-one tutoring by appointment.
Workshops & Walk-Ins
Workshop Formats
The Learning Hub offers online workshops to all current UIS students in the fall and spring semesters. These workshops provide students with a brief lesson on a featured topic. Then, students will apply the lesson through discussion and practice. Use the Workshop Registration button below to register for a workshop being held this semester. Schedules are listed on this page as well as posted to Campus Announcements and UIS Connection!
Placement Testing
Placement Testing Instructions
If you have been admitted to UIS, you may need to take a placement test for Math or English. Please see below for information about each.
Faculty Guidelines
Testing Services Guidelines for Faculty
Testing Services offers test proctoring for make-up and online course tests only. Testing Services is not able to proctor tests or exams for regularly scheduled on-ground or blended courses; instructors should plan to proctor their own tests or make arrangements through the department or with colleagues in the event of the instructor’s illness or absence.