Why I love UIS - And Why You Will Too!

Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you鈥檒l make. At 天美传媒 Springfield, students consistently say they鈥檝e found the perfect fit. Why? Because UIS offers more than just a degree. With personalized learning, a supportive and inclusive campus community, real-world experience and leadership opportunities that help you grow, UIS sets students up for success from day one.

But don鈥檛 just take our word for it. Hear directly from our students about why they love being a Prairie Star!

Navigating Graduation Season Without a Job Offer: Why You鈥檙e Not Behind

Graduation season is exciting鈥攁 milestone that kicks off a new chapter. But what if you don鈥檛 know what comes next?

While your friends post their offer letters on LinkedIn, it鈥檚 easy to feel like you鈥檙e falling behind. If you don鈥檛 have a job lined up when you cross the graduation stage, that鈥檚 OK. Everyone鈥檚 path looks different, and not having a job at graduation doesn鈥檛 mean you won鈥檛 find success.

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate this transition:

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Open Studio Session - March 26

The Office of Strategic Communications will host an聽Open聽Photo聽Studio聽session for Spring 2025 for all staff or faculty from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus directories, speaking engagements at conferences, etc. Any staff or faculty member who either hasn鈥檛 had their portrait taken or would like another, more recent, portrait taken is encouraged to attend.聽

Open Studio Session - March 25

The Office of Strategic Communications will host an聽Open聽Photo聽Studio聽session for Spring 2025 for all staff or faculty from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus directories, speaking engagements at conferences, etc. Any staff or faculty member who either hasn鈥檛 had their portrait taken or would like another, more recent, portrait taken is encouraged to attend.

Open Studio Sessions

The Office of Strategic Communications will host two Open Photo Studio sessions for Spring 2025 for all staff or faculty. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus directories, speaking engagements at conferences, etc. Any staff or faculty member who either hasn鈥檛 had their portrait taken or would like another, more recent, portrait taken is encouraged to attend.

The Strategic Communications photo studio is in the Business Services Building, Room 95 (BSB 95).

How to Find the Perfect College Roommate at UIS

Your college roommate can significantly impact your first-year experience. Your roommate is often one of the first people you meet on campus. They are also someone with whom you spend a lot of your time with. So, it鈥檚 important to put some effort into finding someone who works with your personality and lifestyle. Here's how to find the right fit at UIS.

Springfield: The Perfect Balance of Small-Town Living & Big City Convenience

Choosing the right university isn鈥檛 just about academics. It鈥檚 also about location. The University of Illinois Springfield offers a unique advantage for our students. We are home to a campus in the heart of Illinois that makes exploring some of the Midwest鈥檚 most exciting cities easy and convenient. For example, Chicago and St. Louis are just a few hours away.