Online Degree Majors - Virtual Orientation - Wednesday, January 8, 2025

New Online (OL) degree majors (students who have been accepted in to our online degree programs) are invited to join our Virtual Orientation - which will be held synchronously (live) via Zoom. Review the Virtual Orientation Schedule. If you are interested in participating register from your UIS Application Status page.

Onground (studying on campus) - Transfer & Graduate Students

We are excited to offer a two-day experience for all new incoming students. We believe these two days offer a plethora of programs and opportunities to get you ready to be a Prairie Star!

Thursday, January 9, 2025

  • 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!) 
  • Full schedule will be sent via email in December.

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

Friday, January 10, 2025

New undergraduate Transfer students are encouraged to attend January New Student Welcome, which is 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. This is a free program.

Resource

New Student Guidebook 2024-25 -Your one-stop digital shop for navigating UIS! Find information about resources, campus lingo, UIS history, and more.

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

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. Undergraduates, the Find My Advisor app should identify your advisor. 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.

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.