We are excited to welcome you to the Prairie Star Community! Whether you are coming from a community college or another university, our orientation program is here to help you connect with resources, meet other UIS students, and feel confident in your transition to UIS.
The University of Illinois Springfield is excited to announce its upcoming in-person orientation event for newly admitted transfer and graduate students, titled “Taking Care of Business.” This event is designed to provide essential resources and support to ensure a smooth transition to campus life.
The session will take place from 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1 in the UIS Public Affairs Center and is ideal for students taking summer classes.
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.
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.
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!
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.