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University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) Reviews

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Samantha from Palatine, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors are great! They are very accommodating and always willing to help. They are also very educated on the topics they teach making learning more interesting.
    Am enjoying being here

    The students here are all really nice. I live in the on-campus town homes and they are so nice! Living on campus is a great way to meet new friends, making everything so much more fun here. The campus throws so many different events that there is always something to do.
    Bang for the buck

    It is the cheapest of the University of Illinois campuses, and yet you still get the U of I education.
    Tips for prospective students

    I would look into multiple schools and start in high school. People tend to wait when looking at schools and that can cause a rushed decision that you may regret. So, really investigate everything about the campus and choose a school based upon which can really fulfill your needs and/or wants. Also, if you end up choosing UIS, or any campus for that matter, I would recommend getting involved on campus in either sports or organizations. It makes things more fun and it's a great way to meet people.
    Great for these types of students

    I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to attend a smaller school, but still get a great education. The other University of Illinois campuses are much bigger, and here in Springfield you get much more one on one time since there are not as many people in classes. So, it is a really good school for those who may need a little more attention and who like learning in a smaller classroom environment.

  • 5 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Amanda from Romeoville, IL

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Research and visit as many schools as you can so you are confident in your decision. Start early - junior year is ideal!

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Cory from Petersburg, IL

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    The facilities for learning are perfect for me. The library is awesome, and the honors program has an excellent tutoring program.
    Will enjoy being here

    Everything about the UIS campus, and atmosphere feels right to me.
    Bang for the buck

    I am still a little worried about paying for college, but that would be the same for every college. As far as price goes, it really isn't that bad at all.
    Tips for prospective students

    Watch deadlines, and put your best foot forward.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Heather from Bloomington, IL

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    the teachers are here and are amazing and are always there to help.
    Bang for the buck

    its the cheapest U of I degree
    Tips for prospective students

    research all schools and make sure to visit and compare prices.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Ayla from Marengo, IL

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    For every major I've tried to pursue, this school had all of them. I've seen pictures of the campus, and it is just beautiful. What I like most about how it is described is that it is a public college cost with a private college size.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Breah from Blue Mound, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    This is a nice small campus. Most of the teachers here are always willing to help you if your struggling in their classes, but there is also a student center to help you if your teacher is unavailable.
    Tips for prospective students

    If your looking for a small campus where you will know most of the students in your class this is the place to go. It's more of a commuter campus, because there is not much dorm life from what I have heard.
    Academic Rigor

    After graduation, your diploma still says you graduated from the University of Illinois.
    Dorm Life

    I'm a commuter so I can't relate to this subject.
    Food and Dining

    Springfield has not only fast food restaurants which are found closer to campus, but there are also some nicer restaurants as you get closer to the downtown area and shopping areas.
    What to do for fun

    Depending on the time of year, the campus has different activities, but you can also see a drive in movie, shopping, ice skating, roller skating, plays, and different activities downtown.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Brianna from Carrollton, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am still taking general education courses, or ECCE courses as they are called here. These courses are in a variety of fields and may not be specific to your intended major. The ECCE courses are intended to give you an overview of many topics.
    Am enjoying being here

    You have to make your own fun here, as it is not a very large school. Many activities are provided, and there is some outside campus life as well.
    Bang for the buck

    This college is the cheapest of the three University of Illinois campuses, but you still get that U of I degree. You will have small class sizes, professors who know your name, and you will always see familiar faces around campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    Check into what this school has to offer for your major, do not rely on the fact that the dorms are air conditioned and that freshmen can have cars (which are both really awesome things). Make sure you will be able to stay here for days on end and that you feel comfortable here.
    Great for these types of students

    A lot of athletes enjoy being here, as well as more academically inclined students.

  • 2 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    ERIC from CHICAGO, IL

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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  • 0 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Erin from Mapleton, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The only good thing about this college, for me, was the small class sizes. Other than that, the campus is not located within walking distance of any other part of Springfield, and the Honor's Program requires classes that I believe to be pointless. There also isn't much to do around campus, and I am completely unhappy when I am there.
    Tips for prospective students

    This would probably only be a good school for you if you are already a resident of Springfield. There really isn't much to do on campus, so if you plan to live in a dorm, you're going to get pretty bored. Also, I don't recommend enrolling in the Honor's Program. My grades in those classes are pretty good, but I find them to be a complete waste of time.
    Academic Rigor

    I do find the classes to be challenging so far, and I am only a freshman. There are some classes that are pretty easy, and others that require a lot of effort. It really depends on what you choose to take.
    Dorm Life

    The only plus about the dorms is the fact that residents don't have to share a bathroom with the entire floor. There is one bathroom per four students. This is nice, but other than that I do not enjoy dorm life. I feel like I was not matched with a good roommate, and we did have an issue with mice getting into the dorms. The rooms are also extremely small. When I toured the campus, I was shown a room that was bigger and had a high ceiling, which I really liked. However, it turns out that those are only the first-floor rooms, several of which have been turned into offices for professors. I ended up with a very small, cramped room with a low ceiling. I can hardly stand being in there.
    Food and Dining

    There really aren't that many places to get food on campus, and no matter where you go, there is a lot of the same food. I've been trying to eat healthy, but the food on campus doesn't really allow for that. There is a salad bar, but I tried it once and something about it tasted strange to me. For the past few weeks, I've only enjoyed eating the soup from the cafeteria. Everything else is not that great.
    What to do for fun

    There isn't much to do for fun. The campus does have a gym, but that is mostly full of excercise equipment. I've seen gyms with pools, rock-climbing walls, raquetball courts, and in general more options for excercise. The gym at UIS doesn't have much, unless you want to run or lift weights. Besides the gym, there isn't anywhere else on campus you can go to have fun, unless you like going to the library and reading books during your free time. I don't even count Stars Lounge, since all there is to do there is play video games.
    Bang for the buck

    Tuition wasn't too bad, but there's just not much to do, and the classes are pretty typical. Textbooks also cost a lot, some of which I never even used.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    There is nothing special about this campus.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who commute and won't be spending much time on campus
    Clubs and Activities

    I am only involved in the band program, which is not very big. We certainly don't sound too good either; my high school band was a lot better. However, UIS does have a good basketball team, and I hear good things about the other sports as well.
    Campus Safety

    I do often see cops around campus, and I have no issues with feeling unsafe when I'm there.

  • Lui from Lynnwood, WA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    Judged from my own apply case, I can tell UIS is a school seriously consider students' leadership experience and speciatly. With not sound but acceptable GPA and ACT, but with official rating is top ranked in United States Chess Federation and winning several national titles, as well as school club leadership experience, I was admitted.

  • Shelly

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    UIS is a very small school. To have a good experience, live on campus. To not be bored, get involved!
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved!!!! I was part of SAC and while being part of that committee I finally loved UIS. Also keep an open mind!!!
    Academic Rigor

    I worked hard in HS, so UIS was super easy. Teachers are also pretty forgiving.
    Dorm Life

    They are super nice. Although they are kind of strict, I loved living here.
    Food and Dining

    Everything is pretty tasty!!
    What to do for fun

    Be part of a committee! Actually go to campus events.
    Great for these types of students

    Small town students
    Clubs and Activities

    SAC is the best group ever!!
    Greek Life

    NONE!!! :(
    Campus Safety

    They are super strict!!!