Students, find important campus announcements about events, important dates, etc.

Stay warm and take a class over break!

12-11 thru 11-09
A winter campus scene with snow-covered trees and walkways. Text reads, “Get ahead this season! Winter Intersession Accelerated Courses begin Dec. 14” and “Register now!” A QR code to www.uis.edu/accelerated appears at the bottom center.

Squeeze in an extra class this winter with a five-week intersession accelerated course beginning Dec. 14. Choose from courses in computer science, psychology and more. Register now, as spaces are limited!

Apply for donor-funded UIS scholarships

02-15 thru 11-06

Apply for donor-funded UIS scholarships today! Applications are due by noon CST Feb. 16, 2027. UIS awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to 340 students in 2026-27.

New Digital Feedback Hub

11-24 thru 09-30

Want to improve the UIS student experience? Share your feedback!

Building Access Reminder for Sangamon Auditorium Events

06-30 thru 09-25

As a reminder, the doors to the Public Affairs Center will be locked two hours prior to events in Sangamon Auditorium as a security measure.

During this time, public access to the building will be limited to two entrances: the double doors near Tower 1 and the Teardrop entrance. Faculty and staff with ID card access may continue to enter through the tower entrances using their ID cards.

2027-28 FAFSA

03-15 thru 10-01
A person on their phone. The phone screen says "FAFSA Form". Other text on the screen says the same as the text in the message.

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available now at StudentAid.gov.

The 2027-28 FAFSA is used to apply for federal financial aid for:

  • Fall 2027
  • Spring 2028
  • Summer 2028

UIS priority filing deadline: March 15, 2027

Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA by the UIS priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

For help completing the FAFSA, visit Federal Student Aid: Filling Out the FAFSA Form, which includes helpful information and a video guide.

Fall 2026 graduation application deadline is Monday, Oct. 5

02-19 thru 09-15

Students graduating in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 must submit an online Graduation Application via myUIconnect (“Student Self-Service- Home-Graduation” link)

  • For Fall 2026 by Oct. 5, 2026
  • For Spring 2027 by Feb. 19, 2027


Students must verify that all curriculum information is listed accurately BEFORE submitting an online Graduation Application (including major, minor, concentration, certificate, etc.).  

If you have any questions or concerns, please email registrar@uis.edu or call 217/206-7730.

Mexican and Mexican-American/Latino students

12-02 thru 09-09

Register for the I-MMÁS Mentoring Academy! Gain professional development, career guidance and more through this mentorship opportunity. Sessions begin Sept. 30 and are held Wednesdays through Dec. 2.

NFL Pick'em is Back!

01-10 thru 09-08

Think you know the NFL? Put your predictions to the test with NFL Pick’em. Each week, choose which team you think will win each NFL game. The person with the most correct picks each week will win a $15 gift card to The Library. The season-long winner will receive $50. View the NFL Pick’em schedule and registration