Sample Open House Schedule

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Check-In – Student Union, North Lobby
Check-in and chat with future UIS students, current UIS students, and faculty and staff.

10 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 2 p.m., 2:15 p.m.

Campus Tours – Student Union, Registration Area

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Residence Life Tours – Student Union, Fireplace
Connect with Residence Life staff and learn more about the UIS, on-campus living options.

11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Welcome Session, Student Union Ballroom 2 (third Floor)
Learn about the UIS experience and admission process.

11:30 a.m. – Noon

Student Panel, Student Union Ballroom 1 (third Floor)
Hear directly from current UIS students about their experiences on campus and have your questions answered.

11:30 a.m. – Noon

Parent Panel, Student Union Ballroom 2 (third Floor)
We know that parents have different concerns when it comes to choosing a college, learn about the resources available for your student at UIS, including Campus Police, Academic Advising, Residence Life and many more.

Noon – 12:45 p.m. (Set up by 11:40)

Prairie Star Promenade, Public Affairs Center (PAC) Second Floor Lobby
Chat with representatives from our Academic Colleges and Programs and student life offices like Residence Life, Diversity Center, Career Development Center and many more.

12:50 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. - Breakout Session 1

Admissions and Financial Aid Informational Sessions
Learn about the admission process and financial aid opportunities UIS has to offer.

1:25 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. - Breakout Session 2

Colleges and Majors Informational Sessions and Demonstrations
Hear directly from the faculty and students in each of our four colleges:

College of Business and Management
College of Health, Science and Technology
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
College of Public Affairs and Education

2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Admission & Financial Aid Personalized Visit with a Counselor, University Hall Building (UHB) First Floor Lobby
Connect with an Admission Counselor and/or Financial Aid Coordinator and get your questions answered.