University of Illinois Springfield

The State Research University is part of the Illinois University System. It is located in the state's capital, Springfield. More than 6 thousand students study within its walls.

The starting point in the history of the University of Illinois at Springfield was 1967, when the Illinois Legislative Assembly formed a board of trustees for three universities: the universities of Illinois, Northern Illinois and another, third. Two years later, it was named Sangamon University; Between 1969 and 2001 he worked as Upper division college, offering two senior undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs. At the same time, with the opening of the Brookens Library, the beginning of the campus was laid. In 1980, the first residential buildings, a creative center and an administration building were opened, and in 1995 the university was merged with the Illinois university system, receiving the name of the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Students educated within the walls of UIS are highly appreciated by employers for their flexibility, ability to meet the most acute challenges of our time, rich theoretical baggage and initiative.

The structure of UIS includes 4 faculties:

• Business and management;
• Social services and education;
• Free Arts and Research;
• Public Relations and Management.

The College of Business and Management is accredited by AACSB; less than 5% of business schools on Earth are awarded this distinction.

The university has a research support fund with a capital of $ 7 million.

• 28% of Springfield residents with higher education are UIS graduates;
• The university, its teachers and students annually bring more than $ 850,000,000 to the state's economy;
• The average age of a bachelor's student is 26 years old, a master's degree is 34 years old, a postgraduate student is 44 years old;
• The local library is rumored to have ghosts; there is also a student party in the format of Ghost Day every year.

UIS is located near Springfield, the administrative capital of Illinois. Springfield is an ancient city with a rich history and a living heart. It is able to offer students tremendous opportunities for recreation, entertainment, shopping and other forms of leisure. In the city there was a place for 32 parks and squares, 107 kilometers of bicycle paths (11 bicycle rental points), 11 museums, a state archive, two libraries, as well as all the variety of forms of nightlife - from restaurants and cafes to discos and nightclubs.

Among springfield's museums, three are dedicated to the city's most famous native, Abraham Lincoln; there is also the Lincoln Memorial Center and Library, the park named after him and the grave of the great president.

The total area of the campus exceeds 740 acres.

Students are offered 4 dormitories with a total capacity of 1100 people;

• 2 dormitories - Lincoln and the Founders - are designed for first- and second-year undergraduate students. They are five three-storey buildings. Students live in four-room apartments, in rooms designed for 1 and 2 people; each residential building is equipped with several living rooms for recreation, a kitchen with all necessary appliances and utensils for cooking, laundry; maintenance and cleaning is provided by the Residency Assistant (this vacancy is available for 1-4 year undergraduate students). 3805-5200$/semester;
• In the dormitory of the founders there is a block of rooms adapted to the needs of students with disabilities (automatic door, spacious bathroom, shower room with a seat-lift and other equipment. 5200 $ / semester);
• There are also 98 townhouses on campus, usually serving to accommodate undergraduate, graduate and faculty students. From 3000 to 3600$/semester;
• There is a possibility of family accommodation = 4900 $/semester.

In summer, the cost of living is calculated weekly and is $ 190 for students without a family and $ 250 for a family accommodation option.

Traditionally, universities in the United States pay great attention not only to the academic progress of students, but also to their level of physical fitness. UIS students can try themselves in various sports, both individual and team disciplines. The teams of the university are included in the II division of the National University Sports Association; the strongest positions at the regional and national level are occupied by the men's and women's football teams, men's swimming teams, volleyball teams. In total, the Illinois Springfield team competes in 16 sports disciplines.

Within the walls of UIS there are 115 student organizations, associations, unions and unions (2022); 5 fraternities and 5 sisterhoods, 11 charitable societies of various profiles.

Once a week, the UIS Journal is published with a circulation of 2,000 copies.

High positions in international and national ratings:

• No. 200-250 in the QS World University Rankings;
• Included in the top 200 best universities on the planet (U.S. News & World Report's);
• No. 4 in Top Public Schools (USA);
• No. 30 in the ranking of regional universities of the Midwest;
• No. 20 in the list of universities with the best price-quality ratio.

The University is a member of:

• the University System of Illinois;
• American College and University Association (AASCU);
• Division 2 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

UIS provides education in a number of programs, including:

• 30 master's degree programs;
• 20 master's degree programs;
• postgraduate programme in public administration;
• more than 80 certified courses.

More than 800 teachers, over 600 employees in the staff. On average, there are 8 students per teacher; at the same time, less than 20 people study in 54.6% of groups.

13% of Springfield students came from other states, and 7% were foreigners. The inhabitants of the campus are explained among themselves in 32 languages, which allows us to talk about the spirit of multiculturalism and the support of diversity in all its forms. 54% of students are women.

The alumni association has 43 thousand people in 89 countries of the world.

Students have access to all the necessary infrastructure for their studies, including:

• Student Polyclinic;
• Dozens of classrooms for academic classes;
• Multidisciplinary computer center with broadband Internet access;
• Concert Hall and Assembly Hall;
• Stadium, fitness center and indoor swimming pool;
• Football field, baseball, tennis courts, basketball courts;
• Canteens, cafes, shops and restaurants, laundry;
• The library (over 400 thousand volumes, more than 800 periodicals by subscription, electronic subscription resources (23 databases); between the libraries of the university system of Illinois there is a program of simplified and accelerated interlibrary loan.

The university has a Center for Academic Success, offering free assistance in mastering the program in a wide range of disciplines.

Until the 2023/2024 academic year, the application fee is canceled for all applicants.

Spring Semester

• The deadline for I-20 applications/translations is December 1,
• Payment deadline is December 27,
• Check-in date is January 10.

Fall Semester

• The I-20 application/translation deadline is July 15,
• Payment deadline is August 4,
• Check-in date is August 18.

The cost of meals, depending on the menu, ranges from 2400 to 3200 $ / semester. The cost of living in a hostel varies from 6900 to 8900 $. Insurance – 2400$ USD/year.

• Preparatory phase

At the initial stage, you should decide on the choice of the program for which you intend to apply. Pay attention to academic achievements, available resources, contact details and deadlines regarding applicants. You should never postpone admission until the deadline: some programs may finish the enrollment earlier than others.

In some cases, documents may be accepted after the publication deadlines for submitting an application have been completed; relevant information is usually posted on the official website. Data on a specific program (tests, applications, letters of recommendation, SAT/ ACT scores, etc.) are posted on the program website;

• Applying

Documents are submitted in electronic or paper form. Official copies of documents are only available upon request. Documents can be provided in PDF format (without protection, expiration or encryption) or Word (.doc, .docx.).

• Financing issues

Check out the financing options available to you. The UIS website provides comprehensive information about funding opportunities.

• Applying

If you are ready to apply, proceed to the next step. Comprehensive information about the application process is available on the relevant program website or from your educational advisor. You should fill out an application and submit the necessary academic documents in the annex to it, as well as any other materials necessary for admission to the program: personal applications, samples, letters of recommendation.

After the application is submitted, it is necessary to pay the registration fee (option: specify the basis for exemption from payment of the fee).

The status of the application can be checked online on the UIC website.

If the package of documents is incomplete or requires clarification, you will be informed by ticking in the checklist (the status of an incomplete application can be assigned only if the documents provided are not enough to process the application).

• Consideration of the application

After the application meets all the requirements, the materials are transferred to the admission committee and employees of the target program. Applications are considered as they are received, the timing depends on the specific program. After the completion of the consideration by the program, recommendations for admission or refusal of admission will be available on the site, after which the admission committee informs the applicant about the result of consideration of the application.

In some cases, additional checks may be required.

• After the announcement of the decision

After the decision is made, you will be notified of the results of the review by an official letter.

If you are accepted, you should contact the administration of the university for further consultations. Non-resident students who require a visa should contact the administration to resolve this issue.

In case you need to postpone admission, you can notify the program to get a deferment. The final decision is made by the university administration. The maximum period for which it is possible to postpone the receipt is 1 calendar year.

In the event that the application is rejected, you can contact the program directly and find out the reasons, as well as get recommendations on re-applying next year.

Admission to the University of Illinois at Chicago is selective, but the percentage of enrollment of applicants is quite high - at least 60%.

Half of applicants enrolled at the University of Illinois at Springfield have SAT scores ranging from 980 to 1190 or ACT scores between 19 and 27. 23% of applicants scored higher, and 26% - lower scores.

81% of UIS students get a job during the first year of study, of which 4% receive offers for internships with the possibility of subsequent employment.

The average salary of UIS graduates 5 years after graduation is $ 48,000.

An international student must perform the following actions for enrollment or transfer:

• Send the results of tests confirming the level of English proficiency (information about the requirements is posted on the official website and can be provided by Smapse specialists);
• Provide academic documentation, timesheet and transcript with marks in a sealed envelope with the necessary details of your educational institution;
• The documents in your hands must first be sent to the school for certification, and then to UIS in a sealed envelope with the stamp of the school;
• All documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a notarized translation;
• Documents sent to UIS are the property of the university, cannot be returned to the applicant or transferred to other educational institutions (it is impossible to send the original).

UIS does not require applicants to have SAT/ACT results; at the same time, they can be submitted upon admission in order to receive additional points.

Non-resident students must prove their level of English proficiency:

• For undergraduate studies: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 61/500, ITEP 4.0;
• For Master's courses: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 79/550, ITEP 4.5.

According to statistics, 82% of students receive support in one form or another, including:

• Lincoln Scholarship, Scholarships for Special Merit, as well as for international students (the amount depends on the average scores and ranges from 1 to 8 thousand dollars per year; paid during the entire period of study);
• Institutional, sports and music scholarships (paid for 1, 2 or 4 years, the size of the scholarship varies from 1 to 3 thousand dollars per year);
• Scholarships for global research (the amount is set individually; usually we are talking about the amount from 2 to 6 thousand dollars per year).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision