Leadership Programs & Awards
College graduates must demonstrate essential leadership competencies in order to be successful in their time after UIS. In order to promote this development, Student Life, along with many campus partners offer leadership opportunities throughout the academic year!
Find out more contact Marie Watson, Associate Director Student Life
Late Nite Stars
What is Late Nite?
Late Nite is a student led initiative led by the Student Activities Committee and supported by Student Affairs. There are 3 Late Nite events each semester. Each Late Nite is typically based around a theme and will have a variety events going on concurrently.
Homecoming
Each year the University of Illinois Springfield invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and the local community to celebrate our Homecoming celebration.
Written in the Stars
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.
Student Life Events
Student Life serves as a resource for all students, enabling them to engage in, contribute to, and benefit from this community. Student Life initiates programs and activities that enhance the student experience and further the university’s mission of providing an intellectually rich, collaborative, and intimate learning environment for students, faculty, and staff, while serving local, regional, state, national, and international communities.
Forms & Policies
Space Requests
- Registered Student Organizations can only request space through UISConnection. This is done by “Creating Event”.
- Campus departments with UISConnection pages, as well as Resident Assistants can do so in the same way.
Get Involved
Volunteer and Civic Engagement Opportunities
Leadership for Life
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Student Organizations
Student Organizations at UIS
Student Organizations are an integral part of campus life. UIS students have formed and registered 60+ Organizations and hosted over 1000 events, meetings and activities for students.
You can find a directory of Registered Student Organizations, and campus events, on UISConnection.