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CONTENTS Welcome . . ..............................................................

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UIC’s Relationship With Students and Their Family .........

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Supporting Your Student: What Three Things Do They Need to Hear? ....................

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How Can Parents and Family Members Get Involved? ......

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Academic Calendar . ......................... ......................

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Communicating with Your Student . ...... ......................

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Academic Regulations . ...........................................

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Undergraduate Advising Questions and Answers for Families . .........................................................

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UIC Academic Resources ................... ......................

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Staying Safe at UIC .................................................

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Resident and Commuter Resources . .... ......................

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The Facts About Student Employment . . ......................

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Student Health Services at UIC . .......... ......................

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Important Phone Numbers . ................ ......................

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East and South Side Campus Map . ...... ......................

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WELCOME Dear Families and Guests,

Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to the University of Illinois Chicago.

UIC recognizes that families play a significant role in their student’s adjustment to college life. This guide provides information on many of the resources that are available to your student to assist them in their transition to UIC. Specifically, this guide contains information intentionally selected for parents and families, including academic regulations, tips for supporting your student, and important contact information for various campus resources. Additionally, we’ve included helpful academic calendar dates and things to consider each month in your student’s first year in the UIC community.

If further questions arise, we encourage you to contact our office at famhelp@uic.edu or at 312-996-3271.

We are excited to have you join the UIC community—welcome!

Sincerely, New Student and Family Programs University of Illinois Chicago

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UIC’s Relationship With Students and Their Family Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a United States federal law that governs the access of educational information and records to public entities which includes family members of students. Due to our compliance with FERPA and the fact that UIC is unable to assess the nature of each student-parent relationship, we leave it to the student to decide whether or when to allow parents and other family members access to their information.

UIC students are responsible for managing their affairs, including decisions pertaining to academic, financial, and personal issues.

With that being said, rest assured that university staff members are available to support students as they work through such issues.

The vast majority of students handle their new independence with a deep sense of personal responsibility; however, the university recognizes that there are unusual situations that may necessitate contact with parents.

Additional information about UIC Student Records Policy can be found online at registrar.uic.edu/campus_policies. UIC encourages you to discuss with your student elements of their educational experience that you may want access to so that you can come to an agreement with your student on a plan that works for both of you. Recent revisions to the Higher Education Act allow the university to notify parents of students under the age of 21 who violate laws on the use or possession of alcohol or drugs.

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Supporting Your Student: What Three Things Do They Need to Hear?

Throughout their experience, undergraduate students face a variety of personal and academic challenges. UIC provides a wide range of resources to support students both in and out of the classroom. It would not be college if it weren’t challenging, but you can help your student be successful by reminding them of three things:

1 Struggle and failure are normal.

3 You are not alone.

Many students believe “I am the only one with this problem.” The reality is that most students face similar problems, with approximately 66% of students citing that they feel overwhelmed by everything they need to accomplish in college at some point throughout their collegiate journey.

If a student is feeling stressed for any reason — from relationship issues to course work — help is available. The best thing to do when feeling overwhelmed or isolated is to reach out:

2 Asking for help is a part of the

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Student Support at UIC can provide support, advice, advocacy, and referrals on academic and personal issues.

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Residence hall and Commuter Student Resource Center staff members are available to listen and can direct students to the appropriate resources on campus.

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The UIC Counseling Center is available and can be a great support system for your student.

learning process in college.

For example, half of all freshmen and onethird of all undergraduate students report asking for academic assistance, such as tutoring, from their school or department.

Talking to a professor or teaching assistant, attending tutoring, or asking for help from other students in the class can help your student get back on track in a difficult class.

REACH OUT

If a student is feeling stressed for any reason — from relationship issues to course work — help is available.

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How Can Parents and Family Members Get Involved?

Parents and families are encouraged to be involved in their student’s new community. Whether it is attending an event like Family Weekend, UIC Convocation, or an athletic game, there are many ways to get involved with other families.

UIC Convocation The UIC Convocation ceremony welcomes new first-year and transfer students. Held before the first day of classes each fall, this event marks the official beginning of a new student’s entry into the UIC academic community. All first-year students are expected to attend. Parents and family members are invited to this free event. You will see faculty members, the chancellor, and Sparky D. Dragon, our UIC mascot.

Save the Date: Sunday, August 21, 2022

UIC Family Weekend Family Weekend occurs each year around the end of September or early October.

Participation in Family Weekend events is open to parents and family members of current UIC students. UIC students are encouraged to attend Family Weekend events along with their family members.

Save the Dates: Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2, 2022

A variety of events allows family members the opportunity to be part of your student's UIC experience, attend social events with other family members, and meet various faculty and staff of UIC. A full list of events will be available on the New Student and Family Programs' website near the start of the fall semester.

UIC Athletics UIC Athletics hopes that all students join in to support UIC athletic teams—and get fired up when the Flames are in action! All UIC students can attend events for free with a valid Event Pass. That doesn’t mean parents and the rest of the family should cheer from home. Attending an athletic event with the family provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to help ignite school spirit. With 18 nationally competitive Division I sports programs, the Flames represent the entire UIC Family. To find affordable tickets, get decked out in Flames gear, or simply follow the latest news on the UIC teams, visit uicflames.com.

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Academic Calendar Fall Semester 2022

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August 22, M

Instruction begins.

September 2, F

Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record.

Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.

September 5, M

Labor Day holiday. No classes.

September 12, M

CampusCare Waiver deadline.

October 28, F

Last day for undergraduate students to use optional late drop in college office and receive grade of W on academic record.

November 24–25, Th–F

Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.

December 2, F

Instruction ends.

December 5–9, M–F

Final examinations.

December 14, W

Instructor grading deadline for 16-week courses (5 p.m.).

December 19, M

Grades available via my.UIC.edu.

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Spring Semester 2023 January 9, M

Instruction begins.

January 16, M

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.

January 20, F

Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record.

Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.

February 5, Su

CampusCare Waiver deadline.

March 17, F

Last day for undergraduate students to use optional late drop in college office and receive grade of W on academic record.

March 20–24, M–F

Spring vacation. No classes.

April 28, F

Instruction ends.

May 1–5, M–F

Final examinations.

May 10, W

Instructor grading deadline for 16-week courses (5 p.m.).

May 15, M

Grades available via my.UIC.edu.

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Summer Session 2023

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Summer Session 1

(4-Week Session)

May 15, M

Instruction begins.

May 17, W

Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual Summer Session 1 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop Summer Session 1 courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.

May 29, M

Memorial Day holiday. No classes.

CampusCare Waiver deadline.

May 31, W

Last day for undergraduate students to use optional late drop for a Summer Session 1 course in college office and receive grade of W on academic record.

June 8, Th

Instruction ends for Summer Session 1.

June 9, F

Final examinations for Summer Session 1.

Summer Session 2

(8-Week Session)

June 12, M

Instruction begins.

June 16, F

Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.

July 4, Tu

Independence Day holiday. No classes.

July 14, F

Last day for undergraduate students to use optional late drop for a Summer Session 2 course in college office and receive grade of W on academic record.

August 2, W

Instruction ends for Summer Session 2.

August 3–4, Th–F

Final examinations for Summer Session 2.

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Communicating With Your Student Communicating with your student is more important to their success than you may realize.

If you haven’t already, you should discuss their expectations as well as your own for what makes sense to stay connected during their transition. Feel free to utilize the following month-by-month grid for ideas about what to discuss with your student!

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Conversation Starters

Help them understand the benefits of getting involved in student organizations and/or fraternity/sorority life, participating in on-campus events, and establishing connections to necessary support services.

October

You can steer your student towards academic support resources, and also help them handle homesickness and other mental health issues.

November

Plan a family visit to campus (Family Weekend). Talk to your student about how it’s going with new friends and other relationships, and check in about academics.

Prepare your student (and yourself) for what to expect if/when they return home for Thanksgiving. Managing friendships at school and at home tends to be a big topic this time of year.

December

September

August

Your Role

It’s good to think ahead to winter break and revisit house rules. As fall semester wraps up, plan to talk to your student about what went well and their goals for spring semester.

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Are you thinking about checking out any clubs or organizations? Which ones look interesting?

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Have you considered a fraternity/sorority?

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Are there support resources that you anticipate needing this year?

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How are you settling in so far?

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Where have you been meeting people on campus?

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Tell me about your classes. Are they what you expected so far? What are you learning?

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Have you made an appointment to see your advisor? What did you talk about?

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How are you doing with your monthly budget?

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What are you missing about home?

What are you enjoying the most about being on campus?

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How are you taking care of yourself?

Are you finding time for exercise and study breaks?

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Tell me about the friends you’ve made at UIC.

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What do you want to do while you’re home for Thanksgiving?

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How are you feeling overall after this semester? Did it turn out the way you expected?

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What is one goal you have for spring?

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Let’s discuss our expectations for when you’re home over winter break.

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Help your student have as restful and refreshing a break as possible. As they prepare to return to campus, remind them of the benefits of staying engaged academically and with life outside the classroom.

You can support your student as they consider options for on- and off-campus living for future years, and help them if they need to overcome the “winter blues.”

June & July

May

April

March

January

Conversation Starters

February

Your Role

Mid-semester is a good time to check in about their academic progress and goals; they’ll meet with an advisor soon to plan next year’s courses. Encourage them to prepare for the summer, including living arrangements and jobs/internships.

Support your student with self-care and study/life balance as they head towards the end of the semester.

You can be a sounding board to help your student summarize how their first year went and start thinking about goals for next year. Discuss expectations for summer (if they will live at home).

Friendship may be a focus for your student over the summer as they reconnect with old friends while missing new college friends. Soon it’s time to help them re-focus for a return to campus.

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What classes are you most excited for this semester?

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What new organizations will you get involved with?

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How do you plan to reconnect with your friends on campus?

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Where are you planning to live next year? Are you ready for the additional responsibilities of living off campus?

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How are you staying active?

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What are your plans for Spring Break?

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Tell me about the experiences you’ve had related to your major. Is this something you can still see yourself doing after graduation?

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What are your plans for this summer?

Are you thinking about where you want to live?

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Have you investigated jobs, internships, or summer classes?

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How are you preparing for your final exams?

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How are you taking care of yourself?

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Overall, how do you feel about how the year went? Were your expectations met? Did anything surprise you?

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What classes are you taking next semester?

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How will you use what you learned this year?

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How have you grown as a person this year?

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Are you staying in touch with your college friends? How are they enjoying summer?

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What do you hope to achieve next year at UIC?

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Academic Regulations All academic regulations, including maintaining good academic standing and academic probation, can be found online in the UIC Undergraduate Catalog and Policy Guide at catalog.uic.edu/ucat.

Maintaining Good Academic Standing In order to have good academic standing, the student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average in all classes taken at the University of Illinois Chicago and in all work accepted by the university (transfer work).

Some academic curricula may require students to meet a higher minimum grade point average.

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Students will be placed on academic probation at the end of any term in which they earn less than a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. For such a student, the probation serves as a warning.

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An entering transfer/readmit student with a combined cumulative grade point average lower than 2.0 (admitted by petition) will be immediately placed on probation.

GPA

In order to be considered in good academic standing, students should maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

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Undergraduate Advising Questions and Answers for Families Q

What advising resources are available to students?

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Academic advisors are available to students from their first year through graduation. Advisors provide detailed information about academic resources, major/minor requirements, preprofessional program advising, and graduate school advice. Academic advisors can help new students understand how previous college credits and courses from other institutions help fulfill UIC’s requirements.

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How involved should I be with my student’s academic needs?

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Recognize that this is a time of exploration and self-discovery for students.

Encourage your student to try different subjects and to get involved in activities that will broaden their experiences. Show interest in academic decisions but try not to direct the thinking or behavior of your student.

Encourage them to discuss classes or other goals they wish to accomplish at UIC with their academic advisor.

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When should a major be declared?

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Students are encouraged to spend their first year exploring a variety of courses and resources offered by their academic college. By sophomore year, students should begin to consider their choice of major. Students must declare their major before achieving junior standing, but they should declare their major as soon as they are confident they know what they want to pursue.

Remember that the preprofessional programs, such as pre-pharmacy or premedicine, are not majors; instead, they are educational goals that are geared toward helping students achieve their professional aspirations.

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UIC Academic Resources Library

Honors College

The Richard J. Daley Library has books and electronic materials, computers, printers and more for study in the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and engineering. Librarians can help students find information for classes and meet with them about research papers and projects.

Many resources are also located on the Richard J. Daley Library website and are available 24/7.

The Honors College is a community of students seeking extra intellectual academic challenges, campus engagement, and leadership experiences.

All UIC students can apply to be in the Honors College as long as their UIC cumulative GPA is a 3.4/4.0 and they have at least four semesters left before graduation.

The IDEA Commons is a state-of-the-art, collaborative learning environment with technology and research materials as well as a café! The IDEA Commons is a suitable area for individual and group study, tutoring, and reference consultations and research.

Hours, programs, services, and access to group study spaces may be subject to change in accordance with public health and University safety guidelines.

312-996-2724 | library.uic.edu

Tutoring UIC offers a wide variety of tutoring services to help your student achieve their academic goals. All tutoring is offered for free to UIC students unless otherwise indicated. You can search for tutoring by unit, subject, or by course, and find both peer tutors and staff tutors. tutoring.uic.edu

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After their first year, all Honors College students are assigned a Faculty Fellow within their field of study. They will meet at least once per semester to review academic progress and decide on an honors activity. The Fellow acts as a mentor and offers academic advice to the student. In addition to a Faculty Fellow, Honors College students also have an assigned Honors Advisor who helps track the overall progress of the student throughout their time at UIC. hcollege@uic.edu | honors.uic.edu

Undergraduate Research As a research-intensive university, UIC offers a variety of opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research and creative inquiry endeavors. Undergraduate research opportunities are available in virtually every department on campus. The Office of Undergraduate Research serves as an information and support hub to help students get involved in—and get the

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most out of—research experiences and creative inquiries, with an emphasis on involvements mentored by UIC faculty members. The office maintains the Undergraduate Research Experience database, which allows students to search for and apply to research assistant positions on campus.

The Undergraduate Research Forum, held each spring, showcases independent research conducted by undergraduate students under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students from all disciplines (including arts, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and social sciences) are invited to present their work one-on-one to Forum attendees and judges during a high-energy threehour session, which is followed by an awards ceremony.

Summer Session Taking summer courses can be part of a student’s strategy to stay on track, catch up, or even get ahead.

UIC’s Summer Session offers students the flexibility and options they need to combine studies with jobs and travel. UIC has a broad summer course selection—over 290 courses in 50+ subject areas. UIC also offers two summer sessions: an intensive four-week session in May, followed by an eight-week session. Courses in either session are equivalent to a full semester, and students can take one session or both.

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Study Abroad The UIC Study Abroad office is committed to making international study an integral part of the UIC degree plan. Study abroad can greatly enhance your student’s UIC experience. It plays a formative role in defining and complementing a student’s academic and professional goals through interdisciplinary coursework, internship placements, research opportunities, and engagement with the global community. Simultaneously, students have a new environment in which to explore their identities, reflect personally, and interact with diverse perspectives.

All credit earned abroad will be articulated as UIC credit in order to help students stay on track towards graduation. Study abroad is an investment in students’ education.

Institutional and federal financial aid may be applied, and there are a wide range of scholarships available. Students who study abroad are able to gain important career skill sets allowing them to be a more competitive applicant in the job market. Students may participate in a short-term or long-term experience during summer, fall, or spring term by selecting from more than 200 programs in over 50 countries on six continents.

The Study Abroad Office has risk management processes and resources in place to support UIC students while they are abroad, including a required comprehensive international health insurance plan and 24/7 emergency support. We look forward to supporting your student in their pursuit of studying abroad!

312-413-7662 | studyabroad.uic.edu

Office of External Fellowships The Office of External Fellowships (OEF) assists current UIC undergraduate and professional students and alumni in searching and applying for nationally competitive scholarships, fellowships, and external awards. They help students explore the wide range of fellowship opportunities to determine which are best suited to their academic and career plans.

Once students have found opportunities that are a good fit, OEF advises them

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closely through the whole process, so that our students’ applications are as strong as possible.

OEF does not simply provide a list of opportunities; they help students present themselves clearly and effectively for those that best suit their interests and goals.

Students are welcome at any point in their degree program and are encouraged to plan ahead to prepare the strongest possible fellowship applications with holistic guidance from the office. oef@uic.edu | oef.uic.edu

Additional Academic Campus Resources UIC offers tutoring opportunities for students. There are a number of centers devoted to a specific area of study, as well as general tutoring facilities.

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The Writing Center

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The Math and Science Learning Center (MSLC)

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Honors College Tutoring

UIC also has Student Success Units, which are focused on supporting your student academically.

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Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)

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African American Academic Network (AAAN)

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CHANCE Program

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Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES)

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Native American Support Program (NASP)

These are only some of the tutoring resources available to students; they also have the option of going to their professors’ office hours or forming their own study groups.

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Staying Safe at UIC The UIC Police provides law enforcement, security, safety, crime prevention, and emergency services 24 hours a day on campus. All UIC police officers are State of Illinois officers and exercise full lawenforcement powers to make arrests; enforce all applicable federal, state, and local laws; and provide any other law enforcement services required.

The Star-Tel Alarm System on campus provides a direct link to campus police.

The Star-Tel alarms are the brown poles with blue lights seen throughout campus.

There are over 1,100 alarms on campus.

If a student feels threatened or witnesses an emergency situation, they can press the button on a Star-Tel alarm and be immediately connected to UIC Police. The usual on-site response time is under three minutes. The alarms provide the location of the call so if the student cannot speak at the time, the police will know where to go.

Getting around campus at night is often another area of concern for parents.

Students can call UIC Night Ride and be picked up and dropped off for free at any location on campus between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Another service available is Student Patrol Escorts, a free service where a student can request to be escorted from one location to another on campus. Student Patrol can be reached at (312) 996-2830.

In the case of emergencies, call the police at (312) 355-5555; to request UIC Night Ride, call (312) 996-6800. police.uic.edu

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Resident and Commuter Resources UIC Campus Housing

Eating at UIC

Campus Housing is a diverse and vibrant community of students who recognize and value the benefits of living on campus. With 8 residence halls and 27 different room-type options, Campus Housing offers a variety of choices ranging from traditional residence hall spaces to studios, apartments, and modern suites.

UIC Dining Services is committed to serving students and the rest of the UIC community every day by serving nutritious food for every taste and style. UIC Dining Services is committed to sustainability and works hard to find locally sourced suppliers.

Additionally, UIC Dining Services has a well-established and active composting program. Customer service is at the heart of everything the office strives to do since eating together is about building community. Visit UIC Dining Services in one of the dining halls or retail food operations across the UIC campus.

Approximately 1 in 3 of all incoming firstyear students live in Campus Housing and statistics show that a UIC student who lives on campus their first year is almost twice as likely to graduate in four years than a student who doesn’t live on campus. Campus Housing also offers options and locations that are popular with sophomores, juniors, seniors, and even those seeking advanced degrees.

Proximity allows greater access and utilization of student resources for students living on campus. Campus Housing works to create positive living and learning environments that enable academic success through the application of Living and Learning Communities (LLC’s), faculty interaction through our Faculty in Residence (FIR) program, and live-in Residence Life staff that provide relevant academic information, study skills development, and other resources to navigate the UIC environment.

Meals can be purchased by using a meal plan, Flames Fare, Dragon Dollar$, credit card, or cash. Meal plans, Dragon Dollar$, and Flames Fare are all tied to a student’s I-Card, but each works at specific locations.

Students living on campus in the Academic & Residential Complex (ARC), Courtyard (CTY), Commons West (CMW), Commons North (CMN), and James Stukel Towers (JST) residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. dining.uic.edu

312-355-6300 | housing.uic.edu

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Commuter and Off-Campus Life Commuter and Off-Campus Life is dedicated to fostering student success by providing facilities, programs, and services to students who reside off campus.

Defined as any student who does not live in on-campus housing, commuter and off-campus students make up 85% of UIC’s student population. The Commuter Student Resource Center provides space for commuting students to study, lounge,

charge devices, store belongings, and prepare food. Programs include monthly Commuter Appreciation Events, regular Commuter Connect Gatherings, periodic meet-ups to on-campus events, apartment life skills programs, an annual Off-Campus Housing Fair, and the Commuter Dash virtual and in-person scavenger hunt welcome event for new students.

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The Facts About Student Employment Benefits

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A part-time job allows students to experience something new and completely different from their academic interests.

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Working part-time develops effective time-management skills.

Holding down a job requires a student to balance class schedules, study time, leisure, and the demands of a work schedule.

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National statistics indicate that students who work an average of 10–20 hours per week develop more effective study habits and perform better academically.

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Part-time work can help reduce the burden of educational loans.

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Working can develop self-confidence, self-sufficiency, and a real sense of independence for many individuals. These are all invaluable skills necessary for the professional world.

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Students who work through a series of jobs while attending college can establish an excellent work record and employment history.

A solid work history can benefit students as they seek permanent employment.

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It is important to note that employment is a part of education itself.

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Student Employment Office On Campus

Off-Campus/Part-Time Listings

Part-time employment provides students with valuable work experience and an opportunity to test and develop skills and abilities that will benefit them as they move from one work situation to another, or from one career to another.

Students have access to listings of parttime positions that are in the Chicago area, including but not limited to clerical work, food service, retail, and customer service.

Please note that a student’s earnings can affect their financial aid package for the following academic year. Additionally, money earned though the Federal Work Study program has no effect on the next year’s financial aid package. This is a key benefit for this particular financial aid award.

Students typically work 10–20 hours per week during the semester. The work schedule is normally flexible around a student’s class schedule and can adjust every semester. Students can work on campus whether or not they qualify for Federal Work Study.

Job Location and Development Program This program is designed to help students find off-campus, part-time employment while attending school. Positions are available in a number of areas including computers, business, engineering, law, and health.

312-996-3130 | studentemployment.uic.edu

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Student Health Services at UIC The student health services fee is a mandatory fee that supports staffing, programming, and general operating expenses for the campus health service providers: Family Medicine Center, Counseling Center, Center for Health Education and Wellness, and UIC Pharmacy.

CampusCare CampusCare is the UIC self-funded student health benefit program that provides comprehensive health care benefits to eligible enrolled students and their dependents. CampusCare provides and arranges for inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, prescription drugs, physical therapy, home health care, mental health and substance abuse services, and emergency services.

New students at UIC are automatically enrolled in the program. The university requires that all students have health insurance.

If your student is covered under your insurance, through their work, or through another source, they have the option of waiving out of the program each semester.

They must complete the waiver before the posted deadline passes or they will be charged the fee. The CampusCare waiver is good for one academic year and must be resubmitted in the fall every year.

The waiver form can only be submitted electronically through the CampusCare website. All covered services must be provided or authorized by a CampusCare primary care provider through Family Medicine at UI Health. campuscare.uic.edu

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UIC requires that all students have health insurance.

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Family Medicine Center The Family Medicine Center is operated by the UIC Department of Family Medicine.

They are committed to providing high quality, student-centered care and services. Care is convenient, confidential, accessible, and affordable. They have attending physicians, residents, and nurse practitioners on staff to provide the full range of primary care health services, including prevention, care of acute illness and injuries, chronic disease management, contraception, maternity care, and care of common mental and behavior health issues.

All care at the Family Medicine Center is by appointment only, and they can almost always see students the same day that they call or the next day if it is an urgent issue.

Students should arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled appointments to complete the registration, and should bring their I-Card.

The student heath fee covers acute illnesses and injuries and certain preventive services. If students receive services not covered under the student health services fee, such as care of an ongoing health problem or minor surgery, the student’s private insurance will be billed (either CampusCare if the student has it or another private insurer). The student and the private insurer will be responsible for paying for services that are not covered under the student health fee, including the co-pay for office visits. (For CampusCare, the copay is $15.)

The Family Medicine Center provides the following at no cost to students because these services are covered by the student health fee: care of acute illness and acute injuries, such as ankle sprains; respiratory infections; and acute stomach pain (and any other illness that just started recently).

Please note that services NOT listed are the responsibility of the student and their insurer, and that services covered by the Student Services Fee are subject to change.

In addition, the Family Medicine Center provides preventive health care services: Ġ

Wellness visits for health assessments

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Physical exams and PPD skin testing as required by the student’s college

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Contraception and preventive gynecological care

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Nurse visits to review immunization status (vaccines if needed will be paid by the student or billed to student’s insurance)

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Tetanus booster if needed for a laceration

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Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI)

In addition, when the following lab services are ordered by the Family Medicine Center, they are covered under the student health fee: Ġ

STI care: HIV, GC, Chlamydia testing

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Urine pregnancy test, testing for urinary tract and vaginal infections

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Cholesterol screening

Medical services for Covid-19 are not included in the student health services fee but are covered by CampusCare and private insurance as required by current laws and campus policies. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve, all students and families are encouraged to check for the latest information available on UIC’s websites related to testing, care and coverage.

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UI Health Pharmacy UI Health has two convenient on-campus pharmacies that provide pharmaceutical services and cost-effective dispensing of medications to UIC students. Taylor Street/EEI Pharmacy is located on the West Campus near the UI Health Hospital and Outpatient Clinics, and University Village Pharmacy is located on the East Campus in the same building as Family Medicine Clinic. Both pharmacies are integrated with UI Health medical providers to fulfill student prescription needs. Even if a student’s medical provider is not part of the UI Health system, we are happy to contact their provider to assist with prescription issues when needed. Students may be able to transfer prescriptions to one of our pharmacies from an outside pharmacy. Please contact us for more information.

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Taylor Street/EEI Pharmacy and University Village Pharmacy are the preferred pharmacies for the UIC CampusCare insurance plan and are the only pharmacies where students can take advantage of the UIC Student Health Services pharmacy benefit plan (birth control, other acute medications). Knowledgeable staff are here to help students navigate and get the most out of their available pharmacy benefits. Many other insurance plans are accepted as well, so students not enrolled in CampusCare may still be able to fill their prescriptions on campus. Please contact either pharmacy location if you have questions about any UIC student prescription needs. We are here to help! hospital.uillinois.edu/primary-and-specialtycare/pharmacy Angle-right

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YOU CAN'T FIT A PHARMACY, A CLINIC, AND ADVANCED MEDICINE IN A CARE PACKAGE. THAT'S WHY WE'RE HERE. One of the hardest things about being a parent is letting them go. Fortunately, your UIC student has access to one of the best academic medical centers in Chicago: UI Health. We are less than a mile away from campus and offer same-day and evening appointments at the Family Medicine Center at University Village.

If you have COVID-19 concerns, the Family Medicine Center at the University Village provides medical assessment, testing and care in accordance with UI Health guidelines. Enrolled UIC students can access information and care for COVID-19 related symptoms by calling 312.996.2901.

Learn more at Campus.UIHealth.Care

Wellness Center

Counseling Center

Jumping into life on a college campus is an adventure that comes with making important decisions, that promote holistic well-being. The Wellness Center offers workshops that inform decision-making, including: stress management, selfcare, study skills, responsible drinking, safe sex practices, street safety, healthy relationships, and more. The Wellness Center runs a food pantry called the “Pop-Up Pantry” for students who are missing or skipping meals due to financial constraints. The Wellness Center helps connect students who are homeless or couch surfing to resources. Additionally, the office provides one-time one-hour wellness consultations with a health educator to discuss wellness-related topics. The office has a weekly email blast, called Well U Life, for students interested in wellness information, campus resources, campus events, and hearing about free giveaways.

Additionally, students have access to free wellness related products: band-aids, tissue, and condoms (and health education material) at the front desk located in Student Center East, Suite 238.

The Counseling Center is the primary resource for mental health and psychological services at UIC. We provide a wide range of mental health services to UIC students including assessment and diagnosis of mental health concerns, group, relationship, and individual therapy, psychiatric medication, outreach and educational programming, consultation services, virtual drop-in spaces, workshops, mental health apps, peer support groups, and 24/7 crisis intervention services. services. We also help connect students to additional mental health resources at UIC and in the Chicago community to meet their individualized needs. Our staff is committed to social justice and proud to provide culturally-affirming mental health services to UIC’s diverse student body. All services are confidential and free of charge to all enrolled UIC students.

312-996-3490 | counseling.uic.edu

312-413-2120 | wellnesscenter.uic.edu

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Important Phone Numbers Academic Colleges Applied Health Sciences

(312) 996-6695

Architecture, Design, and the Arts

(312) 996-2006

Business Administration

(312) 996-2700

Education

(312) 996-4532

Engineering

(312) 996-3463

Honors College

(312) 413-2260

Liberal Arts and Sciences

(312) 996-3366

Nursing

(312) 996-7624

Public Health

(312)-413-2012

Urban Planning and Public Affairs

(312) 413-8088

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Admissions and Records

(312) 996-4350

Bookstore

(312) 413-5500

Campus Housing

(312) 355-6300

CampusCare Student Health Benefit Program

(312) 996-4915

Career Services

(312) 996-2300

Commuter and Off-Campus Life

(312) 413-7440

Counseling Center

(312) 996-3490

Disability Resource Center (V/TDD)

(312) 413-2183

Family Medicine Center

(312) 996-2901

Financial Aid & Scholarships

(312) 996-3126

Medical Immunization Records

(312) 413-0464

New Student and Family Programs – UIC Orientation

(312) 996-3271

Office of the Dean of Students

(312) 996-4857

Office of External Fellowships

(312) 355-3380

Office for First-Year Initiatives

(312) 996-3102

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Student Services Continued Office of International Services

(312) 996-3121

Office of the Registrar

(312) 996-4350

Parking Services

(312) 413-5800

Student Employment

(312) 996-3130

Student Veteran Affairs

(312) 996-4857

Testing Services

(312) 996-0919

University Bursar (Billing & Student Accounts)

(312) 996-8574

University Police (Emergency)

(312) 355-5555

University Police (Non-Emergency)

(312) 996-2830

Wellness Center

(312) 413-2120

Academic Support Programs Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)

(312) 413-0031

African American Academic Network (AAAN)

(312) 996-5040

Asian American Resource and Cultural Center

(312) 413-9569

CHANCE

(312) 355-5025

Latin American Recruitment & Educational Services (LARES)

(312) 996-3356

Native American Support Program (NASP)

(312) 996-4515

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