Life at UIS

University of Illinois Springfield emphasizes a strong liberal arts core and broad engagement in timely public affairs issues. Students and faculty conduct research and public service projects in the living laboratory that is the Illinois state capital to improve regional, state, national, and global communities.

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Housing

Find your home at UIS!
UIS has a variety of campus housing options– from residence halls to apartments and townhouses.

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Dining

Meal plans at UIS are convenient and flexible declining balance accounts that are accepted at all Food Service locations and campus vending machines. The university does not require students to eat at certain times or use a certain number of meals each week. Students do not pay for missed meals and are able to meet their own personal dining habits and needs.

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Diversity Resources

The UIS Diversity Center offers a diverse range of programs, activities and workshops that are educational, cultural and social. Committed to supporting and promoting multicultural awareness, the staff develops program that increase understanding and appreciation of all cultural differences by familiarizing the campus community with the contribution and histories of African American, American Indian, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, International, LGBTQ, and all culturally diverse students.

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Campus Activities

Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), Clubs, Sports

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Interested in joining a club?

UIS has over 200+ clubs and student organizations that you can explore.

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Interested in celebrating friendship, leadership, scholarship, service, and social advancement while appreciating the diversity of our member organizations?

Join Greek Life.

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Professional Student Organizations

Organization of Latin American Students

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International Student Association

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Campus Recreation

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Cricket Field: Located south of University Drive, just east of the UIS Baseball Field. Equipment rental including bats, pads, and wickets can be checked out by students from TRAC.

Challenge Course: A course consisting of ground events, as well as utilizing initiatives which consist of poles, wires, platforms, and ropes a few inches to a couple of feet off the ground.

Disc Golf Course: The 18-hole campus disc golf course is perfect for any skill-level.

Kiwanis Stadium Basketball Court: The Kiwanis Stadium Basketball Court is located just north of the Sport Club Field.

REC Park: Offers a sand volleyball court, outdoor basketball court, horseshoe courts, swing set, mini-golf course, softball field, flag football/soccer fields, and corn-hole boards.

Student Life Building (SLB) Gymnasium: One of the most popular spaces for student organizations to host activities on campus. On any given day you may find a dodgeball game, dance practice, dance parties, and other activities being held in this space.

The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC): TRAC boasts a 23,000 square foot arena available for multiple indoor sports. It offers three fitness areas, a Multi-Purpose Room, and two racquetball/squash courts. TRAC also serves as the home of UIS Men’s & Women’s Basketball and UIS Women’s Volleyball.

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Local Attractions

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There are many different attractions near UIS that students can explore, including the Abraham Lincoln Sites, Abraham Lincoln Museum, Hoogland Center for the Arts, Minore Art Gallery, White Oaks Mall, and more.

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