The ID Center will offer some extended evening hours between Thursday, August 20, and Tuesday, August 25. Visit our webpage to check our current hours.

Online services, such Campus Cash deposits, are always available 24/7.

ID Center

Phone: 217-206-7718

Email: idcenter@uis.edu

Are you living on campus? Want to change or cancel your meal plan? You must do so by 5:00 pm Friday, September 4.

If you do not have a meal plan, please disregard this message. You can check if you have a meal plan by visiting icardwallet.uis.edu.

Whether you are a first-year student, a transfer student or a returning student, coming back to college after a long summer can be a lot. Don’t worry if you’re feeling this way, as you’re in the right place! Here’s a short, quick guide to make the most out of your first week at UIS. 

First things first: move in! For 2026, 

Being a first-generation student—a student whose parents or guardians have not graduated from a four-year college or university—can feel intimidating at first, and for me, it certainly was. However, as you move through college, you learn how to navigate challenges and find your place. As a first-generation student, I often felt lost and unsure, especially at the beginning of my college journey.

Campus Announcements ended on Friday, May 29, at 8:59 a.m. Submissions are no longer being accepted.

Should you commute or live on campus? It’s a good question, but only you know the answer. You'll want to be thoughtful about your time, money, lifestyle and personal goals. 

We are pleased to share that Canvas is now back online and available for use. Faculty and students may log in to Canvas to resume course work and complete outstanding tasks.

As we move forward, it is important to remain vigilant following this incident:

Campus Announcements will end on Friday, May 29, at 8:59 a.m. Submissions received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Now that our first UIS Library Reading Challenge is officially over, let’s look at
some of our top stats of the semester. If you’re still looking for something to read
for the summer, we have some great book recommendations for you.

Reading Challenge Stats:

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

The University of Illinois Springfield and the UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Union have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a 3-year contract. Union members have agreed to resume teaching on Monday, April 20. Students should resume attending all scheduled classes.

In the coming weeks, the parties will go through their respective processes to approve the terms of the agreement. Full details of the contract terms will be available for public release following that process.