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!
Your Guide to the UIS Mobile App
There are lots of apps you can download to make your stay at UIS easier. The main one you will want to download is UIS Mobile. You can download UIS mobile on both iOS and Android. It has lots of features, resources, and websites and apps embedded within it.
Upon opening the app, the home page displays:
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.
Guidebook
Information About UIS for New Students 2025-26
- Sustainability Guide (pdf)
- Recycling Guide (pdf)
UIS Orientation Guidebook
Graduate Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome to the University of Illinois Springfield! We are honored you have chosen UIS for your graduate studies. Our orientation options are designed to help you transition into your academic program, meet new people, and get familiar with campus resources.
First-Year Student Orientation
First-Year Orientation at UIS
Orientation is a required experience for all first-year students. It’s your first step in becoming a Prairie Star—and it includes everything you need to embark on this new journey!
Orientation
New Student Orientation
We’re so excited to welcome you to the University of Illinois Springfield! Orientation is your first step to becoming a Prairie Star. Our programs are designed to help you feel confident, connected, and ready for life at UIS—whether you're a first-year student, transfer, international, or graduate student.