Good morning, UIS!

It’s been reinvigorating to see our new Prairie Stars on campus this month as they’ve participated in our revamped one-day orientation programming. We’re hearing great things about their experiences, and I know all of us cannot wait to have the Class of 2025 join us this fall.

New Information

Vaccination Requirement

7.1.21

Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —

Today we are issuing our UIS Fall 2021 Student COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in alignment with the UI System’s recently announced requirement that all students be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they plan to be on campus during the Fall 2021 semester.

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

Today, the University of Illinois System announced it will require that all students receive a COVID-19 vaccination if they plan to be on campus for the Fall 2021 semester.

6.16.21

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

For the past 15 months, our UIS family has been committed to adhering to our United in Safety guidelines to prioritize health and safety. I appreciate how seriously each of you has taken these directives.

06.14.21

Happy Monday, UIS!

Today, Illinois enters the “Bridge to Phase 5” of the Restore Illinois plan, which further relaxes COVID-19 restrictions. This is a welcome development indicative of important progress in our pandemic journey.

Hometown: Rumst, Antwerp, Belgium

Major: Business Administration

Future Plans: Pursue a masters and/or Ph.D. in organizational behavior/development

Hometown: Springfield, Illinois

Major: Psychology

Future Plans: Earn her Psy.D. in clinical psychology, specializing in adolescence

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Major: Business Administration

Future Plans: Pursue a career in project management

Hometown: Armington, Illinois

Major: Education

Future Plans: Teach English in a middle or high school