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Are you a student from Missouri, Iowa or Indiana dreaming of an affordable, top-quality education? Look no further! The University of Illinois Springfield has a fantastic opportunity just for you. UIS is offering in-state tuition to out-of-state students from your area. We'll guide you through the application process, ensuring you don't miss out on this game-changing chance to make your academic dreams come true.
Check the Requirements: To qualify for in-state tuition at UIS, you need to live in one of the following counties:
We lead strategic organizational communication, marketing, media and digital efforts to promote the university’s mission and enhance its reputation.
Whether you’re a first-year or transfer student, arriving at UIS as a self-proclaimed introvert can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. As one of our newest Prairie Stars, you’ll be navigating new surroundings and routines while protecting your social battery. But getting involved on campus doesn’t have to mean plunging into big crowds or chatting with everyone you meet. You can find ways to connect that match your personality, interests and pace.
Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new
Library Commons Groundbreaking
The University of Illinois Springfield will host a groundbreaking for its Library Commons building at 1:30 p.m. Sept.
Navigating a new place can be overwhelming, especially if you are also trying to tackle public transit. But we’re here to help you to know what to expect when riding the SMTD buses in Springfield.
What Is SMTD?
SMTD is Springfield’s public bus system. Rides cost $1.25 per trip, or you can purchase a day pass for $3 — ideal if you're making multiple stops in a day.
You can pay for your ride in two ways:
Monthly newsletter for the UIS Department of Strategic Communication which leads organizational communication, marketing, media and digital efforts to promote the university’s mission and enhance its reputation.
Starting college is exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. It’s a new beginning on your own. You’re in a new place, meeting new people and adjusting to a new routine. At UIS, we aim to help make your first year a memorable one by providing helpful tips about college life that every first year should know!
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
After receiving my Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, I spent a year teaching in the university’s history department before accepting a postdoctoral fellowship at its Center for Great Plains Studies. I spent the next two years researching the Homestead Act, signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1862.