Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, September 17 at noon and re-open Thursday September 18 at noon.
Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time.
Residents of West Campus may access the parking lot using 11th Street and the first parking lot entrance on Vachel Lindsay Drive.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but hope you enjoy the REC Palooza Street Party Wednesday evening.
James Koeppe
Director of Campus Recreation
A section of Richard Wright Drive will be closed Friday, September 19 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm for the Homecoming Pep Rally Block party.
Greetings Campus Community,
Please be advised that the Springfield Fire Department will perform a fire training simulation at the Sunflower 700 BuildingÌý²ú±ð²µ¾±²Ô²Ô¾±²Ô²µÌýTuesday, September 16 and continuing through Friday, September 19.
As part of the training, theatrical smoke will be used to simulate realistic fire conditions. This may be visible in and around the building during the training period.
Key Details:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Dr. Dahlen’s ECCE Speaker Series event scheduled for tonight (9/10/2025) has been cancelled.
We apologize for the late notice and the inconvenience.
Thank you,
Kimberly Craig
Director of Academic Initiatives
ECCE Speaker Series Coordinator
University of Illinois Springfield
Office Phone: 217.206.6245
Protect yourself and others by getting your flu shot this year! UIS Health Services and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health are offering flu shots to the UIS community from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, October 24, and Wednesday, November 5, in the UIS Performing Arts Center lobby.
Please ensure you bring your health insurance card with you when arriving. Flu shots are free for those in network with Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Health Alliance, Meridian, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare.
To students, faculty and staff across the University of Illinois System:
Welcome to the beginning of something amazing — the Fall 2025 semester and the world of possibilities open to us all!
There are few seasons I love more.
As you begin this new academic year, know that you are part of something big and magnificent, something well over a century in the making and, truly, an endeavor whose impact goes on and on.
The U of I System and our three universities are an engine of opportunity like no other.
UIS Theatre Announces the '25-'26 Season
Celebrating 23 Years of Theatre that Matters
For Our '25-'26 Audition and Crew Interview Information, Click on "Auditions"
As the new semester approaches, everyone at the UIS library is excited to welcome our new and returning students with a series of events:
If you're looking to make some connections on the first day of classes, come to the library and enjoy some games, crafts, or our library spaces at our open house from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, August 22nd!
Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new
Navigating a new place can be overwhelming, especially if you are also trying to tackle public transit. But we’re here to help you to know what to expect when riding the SMTD buses in Springfield.
What Is SMTD?
SMTD is Springfield’s public bus system. Rides cost $1.25 per trip, or you can purchase a day pass for $3 — ideal if you're making multiple stops in a day.
You can pay for your ride in two ways:
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