Endorsement cost depends on the endorsement, credit hours, level, residency, delivery format, and fees. View the Tuition and Fees page for more details on cost for upcoming terms and/or contact the School of Education.

UIS licensure cost depends on the program, residency, delivery format, credit hours needed, and fees. For teacher licensure, UIS audits your transcripts after admission to determine remaining requirements. View the Tuition and Fees page for more details on cost for upcoming terms and/or contact the School of Education.

Graduate certificate cost depends on credit hours, program, residency, delivery, and fees. View the Tuition and Fees page for more details on cost for upcoming terms. 

View our IPEDS Peer Comparison page for information on median earnings, median debt, and to compare cost vs. outcomes.

The Center for Academic Success and Advising (CASA) offers academic support services through the Advising Center, The Learning Hub, and Testing Services. 

The Learning Hub provides free academic support services to currently-enrolled UIS students. Through a peer tutoring program, students can make one-on-one appointments—both in-person and online—in writing, math, accounting, economics, science, exercise science, computer science and academic skills. In addition to peer tutoring, The Hub offers supplemental instruction; online, on-ground and in-class workshops; and walk-in assistance.

The Advising center can help you navigate your academic journey at UIS. You can also access AdviseU online or through the UIS Mobile app to schedule an appointment with your advisor. 

The application deadline for the Fall 2026 term is August 10, 2026, and for the Spring 2027 term it is December 28, 2026, for most programs. While we encourage application early so they have the best selection of courses, we allow students to begin classes through the first week. Some programs have different application deadlines, so be sure to check your program's webpage for the most accurate information.

UIS offers rolling admissions, which means applications are reviewed and admission decisions are made throughout the year. Your ability to start in a particular term depends on several factors, including:

• Completion of your application
• Review of transfer credits (if applicable)
• Receipt of all required supporting documents
• Finalizing your funding plan

Most applications take 2–3 weeks to process after all required materials have been received. For important academic dates and deadlines, please view the Academic Calendar.

Tuition information by term

Tuition information by term

Find application information and requirements on the Apply page

Find application information and requirements on the Apply page

Tuition information by term

Tuition information by term

Tuition information by term

Tuition information by term

Find that info on the Cost of Attendance page.

Find that info on the Cost of Attendance page.

Find that info on the Cost of Attendance page

One application is used to apply for various scholarships- including Global Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre and more! All types of students are eligible to apply including international, online and graduate students. Visit our Scholarship application.

Visit our Scholarship application

For an explanation of the tuition and fee charges, please visit the Registrar's Tuition and Fees website.

Housing rates

Explanation of the tuition and fee charges

Visit the University Bursar Payment Plan page

Explanation of the tuition and fee charges

Find that info on the Cost of Attendance page.