Transfer & Graduate Orientation

Welcome to UIS

New Transfer & Graduate Students: Orientation, Advising, & Registration:

Get ready for success at UIS! We've designed optional orientation programs to help you get settled in, feel prepared, and meet new people.

Online Orientation (Work at Your Own Pace)

Learn about UIS resources and services at your own pace.

Access the Transfer or graduate Online Orientation through your UIS Canvas dashboard. You will need to enter your UIS NetID and Password to access Canvas.

This is a free resource (not credit-bearing, non-graded) available to you until May 10, 2025.

In-Person "Taking Care of Business" (optional)

Thursday, January 9 (Classes start Monday, January 13).
Take a campus tour and find your classrooms, meet our helpful staff, and get your questions answered.
Free session! Registration closes January 8 at 12:59 p.m. (Walk-ins welcome!)
Schedule coming November 18.

International Students (F1 visa holders) please see information about International Student Orientation).

Undergraduate Transfer Student Welcome Event (optional)

New undergraduate Transfer students are encouraged to attend "Foundations for Success" a series of workshops, and presentations to help establish a strong foundation for a successful transition to collegiate life at UIS on Friday, January 10. Registration will open in November 18, and must be submitted by January 9 at 12:59 p.m. This is a free program.

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Advising

Meet with your academic advisor (Transfer Students) or Faculty/Program Advisor (Graduate Students) and register for classes even if you do not participate in any of the orientations. The Find My Advisor app should identify your advisor. Undergraduates, you can make an appointment with your advisor by using the AdviseU web application. Graduate students email your Faculty/Program advisor directly to request an appointment. There are videos available in the Online Orientation in Canvas.

Complete the Confirmed Student Checklist before classes begin (immunization records should be submitted by the first day of classes).

Registration

New undergraduate transfer and graduate students enrolling in the:

spring 2025 semester can register for classes beginning the 2nd Monday in November - Monday, November 11.
summer or fall semester can register for classes beginning the 2nd Monday in April.

Once you have met with your advisor you can find your Time Ticket for Registration and register for classes.

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