The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes student success, lifelong learning, and growth and development.

At UIS, we believe parents and families play a vital role in a student’s success—from their first year through graduation. This page is here to provide you with helpful information and resources to support your student every step of the way!

What is Necessary Steps?

The Necessary Steps Mentoring program (NSMP) is a Living Learning Community that is designed to transition first-generation students to the challenges and demands of college life. First-generation is defined as students whose parents/guardians have not graduated from a four year college or institution. Necessary Steps is intended to assist in the transition from high school to college, as well as, transforming our students into scholars.