Digital Badge Policy

Scope

Includes all internal badges offered for credit and non-credit activities.

Definitions

Macro-Credential

A United States Higher Education Qualification (or international equivalent) that is awarded by an accredited provider (e.g., Bachelor Degree, Master Degree).

Enrollment/Retention Spotlight

Important News

Census numbers for the Fall 2025 semester have been finalized.  After the first 10 days of classes, the final headcount is 4,364, which is a 5.7% decrease from Fall 2024. The number of undergraduate (including first-time first-year) students is up, while the number of graduate students is down.

Enrollment and Retention Management Offices

Enrollment and Retention Management Offices

The Division of Enrollment and Retention Management at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield (UIS) is comprised of several key offices that work collaboratively to support students throughout their academic journey. Admissions Recruitment focuses on attracting prospective students by sharing the value of a UIS education and guiding them through the initial stages of the enrollment process.

Contact Us

Contact Information

Division of Enrollment and Retention Management
University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield
One University Plaza, MS UHB 1080
Springfield, IL 62703-5407

Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday *

* Holiday hours may vary

Ãå±±½ûµØ Us

Enrollment and retention management is a key component in the administration of all higher education institutions today.  The Division of Enrollment and Retention Management at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield is comprised of professionals who are committed to recruiting and retaining quality students by working with a variety of faculty and staff partners throughout the UIS campus, within the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ System, and beyond.  Our division consists of the offices of Admissions P

Enrollment and Retention Management

Enrollment and Retention Management encompasses the recruitment, enrollment, retention, and graduation of students at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield. We utilize data-driven strategies to manage enrollment and retention to ensure that our campus has the resources necessary to support students throughout their time at UIS, including proper access to courses, financial aid, and other support services.

Graduate Education

Welcome to Graduate Education at UIS

We are pleased that you have chosen to explore our .  More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.