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For students Alex Collins, Robin Messerschmidt and Anna Lance, transferring to UIS opened new doors.
When I decided to continue my education at the University of Illinois Springfield, becoming a Graduate Assistant (GA) was an opportunity I was excited to explore. I knew the position could help with the cost of graduate school, but I soon realized it offered something more: the chance to gain professional experience while continuing my education.
How Do Online Classes Work ?
Online classes give you the flexibility to complete your coursework from wherever you are, but you may wonder what an online class actually looks like. How do you access your assignments? Where do you find course materials? How do you communicate with your instructor and classmates?
When I was applying to college, as the first person in my family to attend, there were a lot of terms I didn’t know. I would try to ask my mother, but since she never attended college, she didn’t know many of them either. Enrolling seemed difficult because this new vocabulary was confusing and frustrating. Terms that seemed natural to everyone else felt completely new to me, and I was sometimes afraid to ask questions because I thought I should already understand them.
Open Photo Studio Sessions: Sept. 23 and 24
The Office of Strategic Communications will host two Open Photo Studio sessions for fall 2026 for all faculty and staff. Portraits can be used for university purposes, such as department websites. Faculty and staff who have not had their portrait taken or would like a more recent portrait are encouraged to attend.
The Strategic Communications photo studio is located on the ground floor of Brookens Library in the IT department (BRK 141B).
The open studio sessions will be:
Rashad Austin earned his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Operations & Supply Chain Management from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2025.
Choosing a college is a big decision. Choosing what to study is just as important.
You may already know what you want to major in, or you may have a few interests but are not sure which one should focus on. Either way, finding the right academic fit can help you feel more confident about your college choice.
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you have many ways to explore your interests, build your skills and prepare for what comes next.
Whether you are a first-year student, a transfer student or a returning student, coming back to college after a long summer can be a lot. Don’t worry if you’re feeling this way, as you’re in the right place! Here’s a short, quick guide to make the most out of your first week at UIS.
First things first: move in! For 2026,
Getting the right message to the right audience starts with our new Campus Communications Form.