In looking forward to a new semester classroom locations can now be viewed in the dynamic course schedule. A few courses may still show TBA but this should be resolved with the next 24 hour update.

Please contact Classroom Scheduling classroomscheduling@uis.edu with any of your classroom location needs.

Facilities and Services

Classroom Scheduling

University of Illinois Springfield

One University Plaza, BSB 37

Springfield, IL 62703

217 206-6378

Please be advised that next Wednesday, January 8, Parking Lots C-North, C-South, D, E and the PAC Teardrop will be closed to campus for parking due to the Illinois House of Representatives Inauguration ceremony.

SMTD bus service will be reduced to service only at the bus shelter located next to Founders Residence Hall at Eliza Farnham and Vachel Lindsay Drive from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

In celebration of the University’s upcoming 55th anniversary, we are very excited to partner with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to conduct Storied – The 55th, A UIS Alumni Oral History Project, the full-scale alumni oral history program which will provide an opportunity for all 45,000+ living alumni to share their story, in their words.

The Student Union hours of operation are the following throughout the remainder or winter break:

  • 1/2/25 & 1/3/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 1/4/25 & 1/5/25 – Closed on Weekend
  • 1/6/25 to 1/8/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 1/9/25 & 1/10/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Resume regular hours on 1/11/25

  • Weekends 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Weekdays 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM

COLRS Winter Intersession Support

  • No office hours will be held on December 24 through January 1.
  • COLRS is closed on December 25 and January 1.
  • The COLRS team will be rotating coverage to provide support for faculty teaching Winter Intersession courses on December 24, 26, 27, 30, and 31.
  • Please email the COLRS inbox for assistance! We are happy to schedule Zoom meetings with you, as well.

Happy holidays!

The COLRS Team

~Carrie, Emily, Scott, and Taylor

Good afternoon,

I am excited to announce that we are planning another on-campus Professional Development Retreat for faculty and staff as part of our Rise initiative. This retreat will take place on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, and will focus on Workplace Communication. Registration opens today and closes on Jan. 15, 2025.

Join us on Friday, January 31, for a half-day RISE Professional Development Retreat focused on Workplace Communication. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions with the opportunity to enjoy a provided lunch and gain valuable insights from our keynote speaker, Dr. Ashley Lang.

This event is open to Civil Service staff, Academic Professional staff and Faculty—don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your communication skills!

The Student Union is currently on holiday hours:

  • 12/16/24 to 12/20/24 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 12/21/24 to 12/22/24 – Closed on Weekend
  • 12/23/24 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 12/24/24 to 1/1/25 – Closed
  • 1/2/25 & 1/3/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 1/4/25 & 1/5/25 – Closed on Weekend
  • 1/6/25 to 1/8/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 1/9/25 & 1/10/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Resume regular hours on 1/11/25.

Dear Colleagues –

I am writing to share important information about an essential plumbing infrastructure project that will temporarily affect the Public Affairs Center (PAC) and related operations for nearly two years. Please share this information with your teams, and watch for future updates in the Chancellor’s biweekly UIS Update e-newsletter and Orbit.

The COLRS Annual Impact Report for AY 2023-2024 is now live!

COLRS strengthened campus community partnerships during the academic year, supporting faculty, staff, and students near and far.

We appreciate our faculty and staff partners for your contributions to online teaching and learning. Our work would not be possible without your dedication to our students and your innovative ideas.