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Connecting with the community and with other parents can often be a big help in managing the “parent” side of your life as a student-parent. You probably have lots of questions, we’ll try to answer a few …
Student-Parents
Student-Parents at UIS – About
Many college students today are what used to be considered “nontraditional”: working adults who often have family care responsibilities. Research shows that 26 percent of undergraduate college students have children. To substantially improve the rates of postsecondary credential attainment, which is crucial to increasing access to good jobs, colleges must recognize the need for supports and tailor them to college students with children.
Contact
Contact
Mailing Address:
The Dean of Students Office
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS FRH 178
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
Directions:
The Dean of Students Office
Founders Residence Hall FRH 178
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
Staff
Staff

Jantzen Eddington
About
About
Mission of the Office of the Dean of Students
Serve all UIS students through outreach, programs and services focused on helping them enjoy college, be successful academically, prepare for graduation and careers, and assist them in successfully navigating needs and concerns that arise.
Dean of Students
Serving all UIS students by providing them resources and services to achieve fulfilling college experiences and career development as they progress to graduation.
Student Grievance Code
I. STATEMENT OF APPLICABILITY:
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.

