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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 First Half runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
20 entries Aug 24 → Oct 17, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 First Half Relevant now
Aug 24 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall Semester 2026
Oct 19 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Last Half
Dec 14 → Jan 16, 2027
Winter Intersession 2026-2027
Jan 11 → Mar 6, 2027
Spring Semester 2027 First Half
Jan 11 → May 8, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Mar 15 → May 8, 2027
Spring Semester 2027 Last Half
Jun 7 → Jul 3, 2027
Summer Semester 2027 First Half
Jun 7 → Jul 31, 2027
Summer Semester 2027
Jul 6 → Jul 31, 2027
Summer Semester 2027 Last Half
Aug 23 → Oct 16, 2027
Fall Semester 2027 First Half
Aug 23 → Dec 11, 2027
Fall Semester 2027
Oct 18 → Dec 11, 2027
Fall Semester 2027 Last Half
Dec 13 → Jan 15, 2028
Winter Intersession 2027-2028
Jan 10 → Mar 4, 2028
Spring Semester 2028 First Half
Jan 10 → May 6, 2028
Spring Semester 2028
Mar 13 → May 6, 2028
Spring Semester 2028 Last Half
Jun 5 → Jul 1, 2028
Summer Semester 2028 First Half
Jun 5 → Jul 29, 2028
Summer Semester 2028
Jul 3 → Jul 29, 2028
Summer Semester 2028 Last Half
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B C F L P S T B
BSU Black Student Union, a prominent student organization focused on Black student life and advocacy. C
Clover Clover Court, a section of campus apartments typically for upperclassmen. F
FRH Founders Residence Hall, a residential facility for first-year students. L
LRH Lincoln Residence Hall, the primary housing for first-year students. P
Penny Pennyroyal, one of the apartment buildings in the Clover Court area. S
SAC Student Activities Committee, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events.
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SOFA Student Organization Funding Advisory Board, which manages the allocation of fees to student groups.
Starships The autonomous food delivery robots that navigate the campus sidewalks. T
The Colonade The covered outdoor walkway connecting several main campus buildings.
The Courts General term for the various apartment clusters like Blue Mound, Marigold, and Foxglove.
The Emporium The Food Emporium, the main dining hall located in the Public Affairs Center (PAC).
The Grille A dining station within the Student Union offering burgers and quick-service food.
The Prairie A reference to the campus's natural landscape and its identity as a 'prairie' campus.
The Rec Common shorthand for TRAC (The Recreation and Athletic Center).
The Union The Student Union, which houses various dining options including Starbucks and the Grille. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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BRK Brookens Library, the main campus library and academic resource center.
i-card The official University of Illinois identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
PAC Public Affairs Center, the central hub for administrative offices, the main dining hall, and the Sangamon Auditorium.
Parking Portal The online system where students must register vehicles and pay for parking permits to avoid tickets.
SLB South Laboratory Building, primarily used for science labs and research.
SMTD Springfield Mass Transit District, the local bus system that provides transportation around the city and to campus.
starbucks Starbucks
TRAC The Recreation and Athletic Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
UHB University Hall Building, the tallest building on campus housing classrooms and faculty offices.
UIS Connection The online portal used by students to join organizations and track campus involvement.
union_food_studio Union Food Studio
VPA Visual and Performing Arts Building, home to art studios and music rooms. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 First Half runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 16 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Campus News Latest updates from University of Illinois Springfield
Prairie Stars Fall at Western Illinois UIS men's soccer faced Division I opponent Western Illinois in their first away match, staying within one goal throughout the game.
Aug 31, 2026
Read More Message from the Chancellor: Welcome to the 26-27 Academic Year! Chancellor Janet L. Gooch welcomes faculty and staff to the new academic year, highlighting campus transformations like the Library Commons.
Aug 17, 2026
Read More UIS announces six new faculty appointments for fall 2026 The university announced the appointment of six new faculty members starting in the Fall 2026 semester.
Aug 17, 2026
Read More Move-In Day (Aug. 20): Road Closures, Lot Closure & Reduced Bus Service. Move-In Day (Aug. 20): Road Closures, Lot Closure & Reduced Bus Service.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at University of Illinois Springfield
UIS Library Reads: What Did You Read This Summer? September 3, 2026
A gathering to discuss summer reading and get new book recommendations.
Friday Night Star Party: Charlie's Night September 4, 2026
The first star party of the season held in honor of founder Charlie Schweighauser, featuring pictures and artifacts celebrating his legacy.
OPT Workshop for Fall 2026 Graduates September 11, 2026
Workshop for international students to learn about OPT eligibility and application requirements.
Decorate a Tote Bag September 14, 2026
A creative event for students to decorate their own tote bags.
UIS/UIC Nursing Career Connection September 16, 2026
Career event for Nursing and Pre-Nursing majors to connect with local employers.
Celebrating Constitution Day: What The Constitution Means To Me September 17, 2026
A production of the play followed by a panel discussion on the personal and historical impact of the Constitution.
KC and The Sunshine Band September 25, 2026
Live performance by the iconic group celebrating over 40 years of music.
Tsukimi Harvest Moon Star Party September 25, 2026
A traditional Japanese autumn harvest celebration with moon-themed telescope viewing and activities.
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