Move Forward Faster

Want to reach your goals sooner? Flexible course options like accelerated and summer classes can help you make steady progress and finish your degree on your timeline.

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Accelerated Courses

Take shorter, focused courses that allow you to earn credits in less time. With accelerated formats, you can stay on track, or even get ahead, without putting your life on hold.

Accelerated Courses
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Summer Classes

Make the most of your summer by earning credits between semesters. Summer courses help you stay in momentum and can lighten your course load during the year, bringing you closer to graduation faster.

Summer Classes

Go Further with Your Degree

Build on your bachelor’s with advanced skills, new opportunities, and career growth.

Earn an Online Degree from a Top-Ranked University

UIS offers nationally recognized programs, as our online bachelor’s degrees have been ranked among the top 11% best online bachelor’s programs in the U.S., by U.S. News & World Report. Through our high-quality online programs, you’ll learn from the same expert faculty and receive the same support as on-campus students.

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Military & Veteran Student Services

UIS proudly supports our veterans, service members and their families. We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of educational benefits, integrate into the campus community and graduate.

  • Benefits
  • Resources
  • Veteran Applicants
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A Campus Fit for All

UIS has a welcoming campus with spaces and services designed for all students. Whether you’re here for a class, meeting or study session, you’ll find easy access to academic support, social spaces and valuable resources.

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You’re Closer Than You Think

The next step in your career doesn’t happen by chance, it happens by choice. Earning your degree now can help you move forward with confidence, new skills, and more opportunities.

Learn on Your Schedule

With our flexible delivery options, UIS makes it easy to balance work while getting your degree.

Next Start Date

Start date:
August 24, 2026

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Funding Your Education

Paying for college can feel overwhelming at first. Our Financial Aid staff are here to help you explore your options and answer questions. These charts highlight financial aid outcomes for UIS students, including the percentage receiving aid, paying $0 in tuition and fees, and receiving Pell Grants.

Total: 1,449
86%
1,252
Received
Financial Aid
Total: 1,626
52%
837
Paid $0 in Tuition & Fees
with Financial Aid
Total: 2,684
37%
1,003
Pell Grant
Recipients
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Student Support

We offer the right services to help learners like you succeed from start to finish.

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UIS Career Outcomes

Explore post-graduation outcomes for UIS students, including employment, continuing education, and other career paths.

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Education that Strengthens Careers

The University of Illinois Springfield offers 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs with flexible options, including evening and top-ranked online courses.

Flexible Learning

Choose how you want to learn through programs that fit your schedule.

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Fully Online

Learn from anywhere with courses delivered entirely online.

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Hybrid

Combine online learning with occasional in-person classes.

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Evening Classes

Attend classes in the evening to fit your daytime schedule.