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Your Path to Success Starts Here

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

Advance Career with UIS Online

UIS offers top-ranked online degrees and certificates designed for working professionals. With flexible schedules, affordable tuition, and personalized support, you can earn a high-quality education on your terms.

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Learning through Experience

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Study Away

The Study Away programs support experiential learning for UIS students across the United States and around the world.

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Internships

Internships give students hands-on experience in their field while earning credit through a course taken alongside an internship.

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Projects

Projects let students earn credit through hands-on experiences that apply classroom learning to real-world challenges.

Academic Opportunities

Research & Scholarship at UIS

UIS supports student success and professional growth through research opportunities like the Student Technology, Arts and Research Symposium (STARS) and the Undergraduate Research Support Program. Students may share their work through presentations, posters, artistic displays, or performances.

Faculty at UIS integrate scholarship and teaching as enriching, energizing activities. Learn more about faculty research and scholarship interests.

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Excellence in Teaching

UIS faculty are known for world-class teaching. The dedicated and highly talented faculty offer personal attention to students pursuing their education. Currently, they can provide students in-person, online and remote instruction to safeguard student health. Our faculty are continuously engaged in improving their curriculum to ensure academic quality.

Colleges

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College of Business and Management

The AACSB-accredited College of Business and Management’s mission is to prepare students for successful business-related careers in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

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College of Health, Science and Technology

The College of Health, Science and Technology readies students to improve the wellbeing of individuals, communities and the world while harnessing the latest innovative practices and technology.

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College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences aspires to teach students in a transformative environment that stimulates engagement with ideas, each other and the world.

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College of Public Affairs and Education

The College of Public Affairs and Education is the University of Illinois System's capital city connection for the study of public policy, affairs and administration, and leading-edge practices in communication and education.

Registration

As you proceed through the registration process, it is important that you carefully read all information, terms and conditions. International students must consult with the Office of International Student Services regarding the types of courses in which they enroll, as certain types (online, off-campus, etc.) may not be allowable. If you have any questions as you proceed, do not hesitate to contact the Office of Records and Registration for assistance.

Students and Faculty can also view important records and registration information via Student and Faculty Self-Service.

Supporting Your Academic Journey

The Office of Records and Registration manages essential academic services at UIS, including course registration, transcripts, tuition, graduation, and degree evaluations. From enrollment to graduation, the team ensures a smooth academic journey.

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Advancing Knowledge in AI

UIS is at the forefront of redefining education for an AI-driven world. Through forward-thinking initiatives and ethical leadership, UIS is equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a technology-powered future—while actively shaping the responsible use and direction of artificial intelligence.

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AI Campus Learning Community

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AI Liberal Arts Lab

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AI Research

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Orion Lab

The University is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). UIS participates in a ten-year cycle that focuses on assurance of quality and continuous improvement. In addition to our institutional accreditation by the HLC, a number of UIS academic departments/programs have also achieved specialized accreditation.