Seminars

#StudyAbroadisforUIC – Discover Study Abroad Opportunities
Thursday, July 20, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: D001, 2LCD

Whether on a short-term 1-week program with UIC faculty or for a full semester on campus in another country, studying abroad enhances your academic plan and career track. It engages you with the diversity of the world outside your classroom. Learn what studying abroad means, where you can go, and how to fit it into your curriculum for guaranteed credit towards graduation.

ACE: Managing Your Time for Academic Success
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: A002, 2LCA

Your UIC experience will give you significant personal freedom but will also challenge you to make good decisions about using your time effectively. Do you know how to manage your time in such a way as to maximize your academic performance?

In this seminar, we’ll discuss how you can plan and schedule your UIC activities so that you can successfully perform important academic tasks–attending classes, doing homework assignments, preparing for examinations, and completing writing and other projects–while reserving enough time for sleep, exercise, fun, and perhaps a job. We’ll also talk about all the ways that ACE can help you succeed at UIC.

ACE: Spark Your Interest
Thursday, July 13, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: A004, 2LCA

This workshop will focus on presenting incoming UIC students who are undecided about their major with different methods for major exploration. Activities such as identifying one’s interests, how to explore their interests in the university setting, and how to narrow down options. Also, introducing students to the different resources on campus that help with major exploration.

ACE: Tips and Tricks in Navigating the myUIC Portal
Friday, July 14, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Online)

The myUIC portal is your gateway to the UIC world. Everything from financial aid information to class registration can be found on UIC’s student portal. This session is designed for incoming first-year students to learn about how to use this portal throughout the year and as a checklist/to-do list prior to the start of classes. We will walk through different portal tools and resources that students use to be successful at UIC.

Advising 101: Major Exploration + Criminology, Law & Justice Pathways
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: A003, 2LCA

This session will cover the basics of what academic advising is, particularly related to first-year students. It will answer the question of “What IS an academic advisor?!” and discuss some things advisors can and cannot do. Attendees will learn how to prepare for an advising appointment and discuss the roles and responsibilities of both students and advisors.  We will also discuss major exploration, specifically the Criminology, Law & Justice pathways.  Although it will specifically discuss academic advising in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, any first-year student at UIC could benefit from attending to learn more about this important resource for their time at UIC.

Advising 101: Your First Year and Major Exploration (Beth Kravitz & Trisha Garcia)
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: D001, 2LCD

This session will cover the basics of what academic advising is, particularly related to first-year students. It will answer the question of “What IS an academic advisor?!” and discuss some things advisors can and cannot do. Attendees will learn how to prepare for an advising appointment and discuss the roles and responsibilities of both students and advisors. Although it will specifically discuss academic advising in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, any first-year student at UIC could benefit from attending to learn more about this important resource for their time at UIC.

Advising 101: What you Need to Know About Academic Advising (Caitlin Fetters)
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: A004, 2LCA

This session will cover the basics of what academic advising is, particularly related to first-year students. It will answer the question of “What IS an academic advisor?!” and discuss some things advisors can and cannot do. Attendees will learn how to prepare for an advising appointment and discuss the roles and responsibilities of both students and advisors. Although it will specifically discuss academic advising in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, any first-year student at UIC could benefit from attending to learn more about this important resource for their time at UIC.

Advising 101: What you Need to Know About Academic Advising (Kaylena Becker) Cancelled
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: D001, 2LCD

This session will cover the basics of what academic advising is, particularly related to first-year students. It will answer the question of “What IS an academic advisor?!” and discuss some things advisors can and cannot do. Attendees will learn how to prepare for an advising appointment and discuss the roles and responsibilities of both students and advisors. Although it will specifically discuss academic advising in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, any first-year student at UIC could benefit from attending to learn more about this important resource for their time at UIC.

Advising 101: What you Need to Know About Academic Advising (Nathan Bambenek and Alli Baird)
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: D005, 2LCD

This session will cover the basics of what academic advising is, particularly related to first-year students. It will answer the question of “What IS an academic advisor?!” and discuss some things advisors can and cannot do. Attendees will learn how to prepare for an advising appointment and discuss the roles and responsibilities of both students and advisors. Although it will specifically discuss academic advising in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, any first-year student at UIC could benefit from attending to learn more about this important resource for their time at UIC.

Advising 101: What you Need to Know About Academic Advising (Salena Tucker)
Thursday, July 20, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: D005, 2LCD

This session will cover the basics of what academic advising is, particularly related to first-year students. It will answer the question of “What IS an academic advisor?!” and discuss some things advisors can and cannot do. Attendees will learn how to prepare for an advising appointment and discuss the roles and responsibilities of both students and advisors. Although it will specifically discuss academic advising in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, any first-year student at UIC could benefit from attending to learn more about this important resource for their time at UIC.

Disability Resource Center 101
Thursday, July 13, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Online)
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Friday, July 21, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Online)
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Did you have an IEP or 504 plan in high school, and wonder how your needs will be met in college? Are you curious about resources and supports for students with disabilities, including mental health or chronic health conditions? Interested in learning more about disability and online education during COVID-19? Join us for an info session where you will learn about all the services the DRC offers and how you can hit the ground running with your accommodations in the Fall semester. Family and friends are welcome!

Financial Aid 101
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On Campus)

Location: A002, 2LCA

Monday, July 17, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On Campus)
Location: D001, 2LCD

The program will explain the financial aid notification in depth. The loan process at UIC will be explained. The presentation will also highlight UIC’s Satisfactory Academic Progress.

What it is like to be a Latinx Science Student at UIC
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On Campus)
Location: A002, 2LCA

This presentation covers information on: academic course load for science students, academic support and programs at UIC to support your journey as a Latinx science student. Current students’ perspective is shared in this presentation and you will learn how online/hybrid learning has changed the day-to-day of students at UIC.

LCC Awakening of the Americas Mural Tour
Thursday, July 13, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On Campus)
Location: Lecture Center B2, B112 (Latino Cultural Center Gallery)

This seminar serves to introduce the UIC Latino Cultural Center mural to visitors, resources, and engaged learning opportunities that feature cultural and artistic expressions, intercultural and civic dialogues, scholarly presentations, and first-voice stories for retention and overall student success at UIC.

Using iAdvise to Make the Most of Your Experience
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On Campus)
Location: A004, 2LCA

Monday, July 17, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Online)
Zoom Link:

This seminar will show students how to use iAdvise, an essential service located in the my.uic portal, access their success network and find easy access to resources to help them succeed.

How Fellowships Can Help You Maximize Your Potential
Thursday, July 21, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Online)
**All registered students will receive a zoom link with more information by UIC email. Please check your inbox. **

There are organizations outside UIC that provide funded opportunities, or fellowships, for students to pursue their interests and goals beyond what you might think is possible. UIC’s Office of Undergraduate Research and External Fellowships (UREF) has as one of its missions to help our students find external fellowships that fit their interests and goals and to advise and support students through the application process. This session will introduce incoming students both to the fellowships advising resources that UREF provides and to the different types of fellowship opportunities that they may choose to pursue during college.

Introducing Pre-Health Advising and Careers and Integrated Health Studies as an Alternative Major to These Careers (Trisha Garcia, Anya Cruz and Rachel Ruane)
Thursday, July 20, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Online)

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https://uic.zoom.us/j/87136432035?pwd=QTBDRzN5cllUeHBzL05mclBiSFpxdz09

Meeting ID: 871 3643 2035

Passcode: PHA+IHS1

This session will cover the basics of what academic advising is, particularly related to first-year students. It will answer the question of “What IS an academic advisor?!” and discuss some things advisors can and cannot do. Attendees will learn how to prepare for an advising appointment and discuss the roles and responsibilities of both students and advisors. Although it will specifically discuss academic advising in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, any first-year student at UIC could benefit from attending to learn more about this important resource for their time at UIC.

MAKING THE CONNECTION: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Inquiry at UIC
Thursday, July 13, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On campus)
Location: A003, 2LCA

The Office of Undergraduate Research and External Fellowships (UREF) is offering a Summer College seminar to introduce undergraduate students to research and creative inquiry opportunities at UIC. The program will include faculty and student guest speakers and information and resources to help connect students to possible research experiences in which they can engage. The goal of the event is to activate students’ creative and academic curiosities and to connect them in stronger ways to UIC as a community of research engagement.

UIC Campus Recreation
We are a welcoming community that promotes active lifestyles, enhances well-being and contributes to student success. This program will provide insight into our state-of-the-art facilities, engaging programs, and service offerings that you can access as a student of UIC.

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)
On-campus location: Student Recreation Facility Room 224, 737 S Halsted St.

Monday, July 17, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)
On-campus location: Student Recreation Facility Room 224, 737 S Halsted St.

UIC Army ROTC
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Location: D005, 2LCD

Come learn about opportunities that Army ROTC has to offer and ways that it can help pay your tuition and help you navigate your future.

Be Ahead of the Game: How to Study Smart
Friday, July 14, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Online)
Zoom Link:

This session explores how humans learn. Participants will be introduced to 4 styles of studying, 7 styles of learning, unproductive study habits, and how stress negatively affects learning. If you feel like you studied hard but get to the test and realize you didn’t study enough then this workshop is for you! Once you know, you will be able to study more effectively!

Attending College: What to Expect
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Online)
Zoom Link:

This session takes away the myths and reveals what it’s really like to attend a large urban university. Participants will learn about common student challenges, learn ways to manage those challenges, and will be better prepared to navigate their college journey. This session will allow time for participant questions

Opportunities in Writing at UIC
Thursday, July 20, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On Campus)
Program location: UIC Grant Hall (The Writing Center – 1st floor)

UIC’s campus offers a wide variety of opportunities for students who enjoy writing, want to improve their writing, or want to strengthen their writing and critical thinking skills for professional work and graduate school. At this session, students will learn more about UIC’s writing center, classes in the professional writing minor, and the internship program for writers.

Your Career Development Journey
Friday, July 14, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On Campus)

Location: A002, 2LCA

Welcome to the next chapter of your career journey! Are you ready? Do you know the next steps you should take? Do you know what resources are available to you as you navigate this journey? College is an exciting time to learn about your career options. Attend this seminar to learn more about Career Services and how to explore your career options.  Come with an open mind. Questions are welcomed and encouraged.

Library Essentials: Understanding the Library for Your Success
Thursday, July 20, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (On-Campus)

Friday, July 21, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Online)

How can the library help you in your success as a student at UIC? Using a university library for the first time can seem overwhelming, given the size of the space and the sheer volume of online research tools and resources at your disposal. Not to worry–this session will acclimate you to all the resources and tools available to you as UIC Students.You will explore:- a brief tour of library spaces and how they can work for you- when and where to get help with research assignments- what library resources and database are available to you- how the library can help you prepare for success