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student orientation has on them when starting their college journey at UIS. It helps them feel more comfortable, learn more about their academic programs, find their way around campus, and discover resources they didn鈥檛 even know existed. It is also where new students make sure they are registered for classes, meet faculty and staff, and more! We can鈥檛 wait to meet you at orientation - <a href="https://www.uis.edu/visit/travel-accommodations">here is a great resource as you begin making your travel plans to Springfield!</a></p></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <nav role="navigation" aria-label="Sidebar Menu" id="block-mainmenu-6" class="block block-menu navigation menu--main-menu"> <div class="sidebar-menu-blk-wrap">  <ul class="menu"> <li class="menu-item expanding-item menu-item--active-trail"> <a href="/orientation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/997" class="is-active">Orientation</a> <a class="sidebar-toggle" href="javascript:void(0);" style="float:right"> <img src="/themes/uismain/images/menu-down-arrow.png" alt="Open Menu" width=10" height="10"> </a> <ul class="menu" style="display:none"> <li class="menu-item expanding-item"> <a href="/orientation/first-year-student-orientation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1000">First-Year Student Orientation</a> <a class="sidebar-toggle" href="javascript:void(0);" style="float:right"> <img src="/themes/uismain/images/menu-down-arrow.png" alt="Open Menu" width=10" height="10"> </a> <ul class="menu" style="display:none"> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/orientation/first-year-student-orientation/orientation-dates" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6645643">Orientation Dates</a> </li> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/orientation/first-year-student-orientation/new-student-resources" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6620980">New Student Resources</a> </li> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/orientation/first-year-student-orientation/orientation-fee" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1033">Orientation Fee</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/orientation/transfer-student-orientation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/33437655">Transfer Student Orientation</a> </li> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/orientation/graduate-orientation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1075">Graduate Orientation</a> </li> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="https://uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/newly-admitted-students/orientation/">International Orientation & Check In</a> </li> <li class="menu-item expanding-item"> <a href="/orientation/family-orientation-information" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1111">Family Orientation Information</a> <a class="sidebar-toggle" href="javascript:void(0);" style="float:right"> <img src="/themes/uismain/images/menu-down-arrow.png" alt="Open Menu" width=10" height="10"> </a> <ul class="menu" style="display:none"> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/orientation/family-orientation-information/parent-family-resources" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1126">Parent & Family Resources</a> </li> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/orientation/family-orientation-information/prairie-stars-family-association" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1132">The Prairie Stars Family Association</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/orientation/new-student-orientation-team" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1168">New Student Orientation Team</a> </li> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/orientation/orientation-faqs" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/33437662">FAQs</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav> </div> </aside> <section id="main-wrapper" class="layout-content"> <div class="region region-content"> <div id="block-uismain-content" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <article data-history-node-id="997" class="node node--type-page node--view-mode-full"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <div style="height:44px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/qszq39kWMUyVGHxKKk1S7BU0VQpaHYgng2taFWdNVMr8VdAPyc.jpg?itok=F0x7Zt9T" alt="students walking down the stairs of Brookens Library" class="wp-image-1621" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="48ed0d72-7178-4052-9ea2-add243eaf6a1" data-image-style="original"/></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <h2>First Year Orientation</h2> <p>Orientation is mandatory for all new <strong>First-Year and Freshmen Transfer</strong> students. It consists of three elements: a one day in-person orientation (2025 dates to choose from are June 16, 18, 21, or 23); an online component, and New Student Welcome right before the start of classes. These programs are designed to help you meet new Prairie Stars, get registered for classes, and start to call UIS your new home! </p> <div class="wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="/orientation/first-year-student-orientation" style="border-radius:10px;color:#ffffff">First-Year Student Orientation</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <hr class="wp-block-separator is-style-wide"/> <div style="height:30px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:auto 35%"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/RS970_DSC_3951.jpg?itok=4QPM00lR);background-position:50% 50%" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9b1ebb53-8109-4afa-b10b-98398dade88d" data-image-style="original"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/RS970_DSC_3951.jpg?itok=4QPM00lR" alt="Two people talking to each other, with the back of one shirt with text "You must be the change you want to see in the world"" class="wp-image-45083 size-full" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9b1ebb53-8109-4afa-b10b-98398dade88d" data-image-style="original"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <h2> Transfer Student Orientation </h2> <p>Orientation is highly encouraged for all new <strong>Transfer</strong> <strong>Students</strong>. There are three elements: a one day in-person orientation (2025 dates to choose from are June 16, 18, 21, 23); an online component, and New Student Welcome right before the start of classes. We have curated a program designed to help transfer students be able to call UIS their new home.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://www.uis.edu/orientation/transfer-student-orientation">Transfer Student Orientation</a></div> </div> </div></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/i9ZekrECZL7CnsmqTpuozHWGs1424mpY4wqgekEfm82NeAE3FQ.jpg?itok=_p67yOVL" alt="Students walking by the UIS Colonnade" class="wp-image-1630" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c8d3df14-5cea-45eb-b638-2acf27d7dcb8" data-image-style="original"/></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <h2>International Orientation Experience</h2> <p>Orientation is mandatory for all new international students. <a href="https://www.uis.edu/iss/newly-admitted-students/international-orientation">New International Student Orientation</a> for students admitted to the Fall 2025 semester will take place on August 20. Please bring your immigration documents and arrive on time! <a href="https://www.uis.edu/iss">International Student Services</a> will be completing your Immigration Check-In at your Orientation. First-Year (Freshmen) International Students will participate in both the <strong>First-Year Orientation</strong> and the <strong>New International Student Orientation</strong> and should plan their campus arrival accordingly. </p> <div class="wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="/internationalstudentservices/newly-admitted-students/orientation" style="border-radius:10px;color:#ffffff">International Orientation & Check-In</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <hr class="wp-block-separator is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <h2>Graduate Orientation</h2> <p>Graduate students are highly encouraged to participate in our online orientation to help you get your semester off on the right note. There will be an online orientation that goes over advising, billing, payment plans, etc. An in-person "Taking Care of Business" event allows students to take a campus tour, get their iCard, and attend a campus department resource fair. </p> <div class="wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="/orientation/transfer-graduate-orientation" style="border-radius:10px;color:#ffffff">Graduate Orientation</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/vhlF6GkUel6ozNlk8tDOIxLopG3cV7p7QrZc8qNONKfEJn35N3.jpg?itok=CzvBL-7t" alt="students playing with a butterfly" class="wp-image-1624" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b874d3b8-6cec-4b9b-9126-8a41f82fdf17" data-image-style="original"/></figure> </div> </div> <h2 class="center">UIS Orientation Guidebook</h2> <div 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