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KickStart Orientation is a UIS staple in preparing new Prairie Stars for a transition from home to campus. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's orientation transitioned to an all-online format, and according Lisa McGuire, director of New Student Orientation and Parent Relations, it has been successful.
Find Your Counselor
Want to speak with someone about becoming a UIS student? Our admission counselors are eager to help answer all of your questions.
Our admission counselors travel all over throughout the year. Check to see when they will be in your area.
Guidebook
Information About UIS for New Students 2025-26
- Sustainability Guide (pdf)
- Recycling Guide (pdf)
UIS Orientation Guidebook
Requirements for Admission
First-Year Applicants
The best qualified of each years’ pool of applicants to the University of Illinois at Springfield will be admitted as space permits. Admission decisions will be made, and official notifications mailed, on a rolling basis (biweekly timeline).
Home Schooled Applicants
We Welcome Home Schooled Applicants
We may offer a big name degree, but our warm, personal learning environment will feel familiar.
Physical Addresses
Physical Addresses
These addresses should be used for GPS purposes only. They are not USPS mailing addresses, and should never be used as such.
Admission Appeals
Appeals Policy for First-Year Applicants
Freshman students whose admission has been denied may, in certain circumstances, appeal the decision. The grounds on which an appeal will be considered include:
Guiding Principles for Admission Processes
Most Recently Reviewed: September 18, 2023
In keeping with the University of Illinois Board of Trustees resolution 9a, which was approved on September 10, 2009, UIS adheres to the following guiding principles for admission processes: fairness to applicants, transparency of process, and equality of access.*
Transfer Applicants
We are dedicated to ensuring you a smooth transition to UIS.
You Belong Here
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.