Student Life at UIS seeks to provide co-curricular involvement for students through programming, involvement, and leadership.
03/02/2026
Paint Away the Pressure was the perfect midterm reset 🎨✨
We grabbed our ceramics, picked our colors, and let the stress melt away one brushstroke at a time. Chill vibes, good music, and even better community. 💙🧠
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🚨 Update from Student Life 🚨
Our Student Life page will be shutting down, but don’t worry — you can still get all the same updates, event info, and announcements through the Student Affairs account! 🎉
We’ll also continue sharing information through UIS Connections, so you won’t miss a thing. You can always reach us there as well!
Same energy. Same support. Just a new place to stay connected. 💛
Feeling stressed? Come Paint Away The Pressure with Student Life 🎨🧘🏾♂️
Join us Friday, February 27th for a relaxing ceramic painting night full of creativity, calm vibes, and good energy. You deserve a break ✨
02/24/2026
This past Friday we broke down how to be and show interest in Fraternity & Sorority Life. Values, leadership, service, and lifelong connections. Appreciate everyone who showed up ready to learn and grow! 🤝🔥
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02/23/2026
Big things loading in the SLC 👀✨
Our screen just got a glow up! This new feature is currently available for presentation use only when RSOs are hosting events in the Student Life Center 🎤📺 If you’re reserving the space and need a clean, professional setup for your slides, we’ve got you covered.
Stay tuned… we’re building toward something even bigger 🚀🔥
02/18/2026
This past Thursday, the Honeybeez hosted “Bee Gentle” 🐝💛 — a space dedicated to mental health and well-being. Students opened up for real conversations and then reset with yoga for stress relief 🧘🏾♀️✨ A reminder to slow down, breathe, and take care of yourself.
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Join Student Life for a workshop focused on the etiquette of Fraternity and Sorority Life — so you can walk away informed, prepared, and ready to build meaningful connections 🤝💙
📅 Friday, February 20th
⏰ 1:30PM
📍 LRH Great Room
Show up ready to learn and level up 🔥
02/13/2026
This past Tuesday, students partnered with the Volunteer Civic Engagement Center to create Valentine’s Day gifts for a local senior center 💌❤️ From handmade cards to thoughtful crafts, it was all about spreading love and giving back to the community 🥰✨
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02/11/2026
🎓 Graduation Reminder – Commencement 2026 🎓
Here are the key deadlines to keep on your radar ⏰👇
• Spring 2026 graduates: Apply by February 20, 2026
• Summer 2026 graduates (participating in Commencement): Apply by February 20, 2026*
• Summer 2026 graduates (NOT participating in commencement): Apply by July 6, 2026
*Summer grads planning to participate must submit a Student Petition approved by their adviser and department chair by February 20, 2026.
Before submitting, double-check that all your curriculum info (major, minor, concentration, certificates) is correct ✅
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Amanda shares how her Greek organization gives back and makes a real impact on campus 💙🤍✨
Want to learn how Greek life contributes to the community and how you can get involved❓
Come to So You Want To Go Greek on February 20th 🎓🔥
02/09/2026
The PHAM Fashion Show brought style, culture, and creativity to the runway ✨🖤
Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., students and brands showcased their looks while celebrating Black culture in honor of Black History Month 👏🏾🎶🔥
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