University of Illinois Springfield

University of Illinois at Springfield Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Illinois at Springfield has the Christian Student Fellowship. In fact, more students participate in the Christian Student Fellowship than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Illinois at Springfield include International Student Organization, University Bible Fellowship, Indian Student Organization and Delta Kappa Epsilon.

University of Illinois at Springfield students' favorite campus events are First Week, Homecoming and Spring Fest.

University of Illinois at Springfield Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Illinois at Springfield.

University of Illinois at Springfield offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Illinois at Springfield students live off campus. In 2023, 30% of undergrads at University of Illinois at Springfield lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 70% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Illinois at Springfield. There are 1,200 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,533 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 800 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 60% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Illinois at Springfield offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Illinois at Springfield Athletics

At University of Illinois at Springfield there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Illinois at Springfield:

Is University of Illinois at Springfield Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Illinois at Springfield is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Illinois at Springfield campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Illinois at Springfield offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Illinois at Springfield

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Illinois at Springfield, take Interstate 55 to Springfield, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Abraham Lincoln Capital airport.

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