STUDENT SERVICES
Eventually this is going to be a VERY COOL page with tons of info and resources for students...stay tuned as it grows.
But for now, here's a start -- eventually it'll be organized into logical pages. Don't click on any links; they're not yet active.
Where do I go?
(An index to this site is in the works)
-SSB, Student Services Building-
Student Legal Service
Office of Career Services
Counseling Center- Academic Skills Course
Outreach and Support Groups
Individual Counseling
Ombudsperson
Office of Student Development Services
Academic Center for Excellence
Admissions
Career Services
Dean of Student Affairs
Information Access Center
International Services
Medical Immunization Records
Photo ID
President’s Award Program
Registration and Records
Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Student Information Network Center
TRIO-Academic Support Program
Urban Health Programs
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Cover the Basics: Health and Safety
1) Campus Crime Fighters-Protect Yourself!
-High Pressure Religious Groups, Protect Yourself
-Don’t Let Your Bike Get Ripped Off
-Street Sense
-Sexual Harassment-How You Can Stop It
-UIC Campus Police
2) Most Importantly, Your Health
-UIC HMO, CampusCare at UIC
-Medical Centers, Family Practice Centers
-Off Campus Support and Information:
Chicago Dept. of Health, Office of AIDS Prevention
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
Stop AIDS Chicago-Program and Services
AIDS Stats
Straight Talk, A Magazine for Teens
AWARE, HIV Talk Radio
- Counseling Center: SSB, Suite 2010 (312) 996-3490
Offers individual and group counseling as well as courses, groups and workshops for personal, academic, career, speech and hearing concerns at no cost to students (except for testing fees). Visit them on the web, but don't click here because the link is not yet active! www.uic.edu:80/depts/sasc
-Academic Skills Course
-Outreach and Support Groups
-Intouch Hotline, a telephone crisis intervention and referral service
312-996-5535
-Student Legal Service: 1200 W. Harrison St., Room 2100, (312) 996-9214
Two attorneys are on staff to assist currently enrolled students. Those who need legal assistance may come to the office or call to make an appointment. Consultations usually take place within 48 hours of initial contact. You must present your UIC student ID card and proof of enrollment. No fees are charged for the basic services we provide. The attorney-client privilege is strictly enforced. They also offer educational programs for student groups, and provide workshops on various topics of interest to students. Literature on these topics are available in the office.
3) Keep Fit, Exercise and Recreation
-Karate: CCC, 750 S. Halsted, 2nd Floor Dance Studio
Confidence, Respect, Leadership, Fitness, Relaxation, Concentration, Discipline, Self-Control
Training is offered in kihon, kata, kumite, and self-defense. Beginners, intermediate or advanced students are welcome! Member of the International Traditional Karate Association. Students can train at any of 11 locations in Chicago. No fee at most locations!
Contact them but don't click here because the link is not yet active!:
www.enteract.com/~itka 773-283-8200
-Student Recreation Centers
4) Need Support?
-LARES, Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services Program
-AAAN, African American Academic Network
-Native American Support Program: 1200 W. Harrison St., Ste. 2700, 312-996-4515
Established in 1970, the NASP provides support services to students at UIC:
-Office of Disability Services
-Campus Religious Groups
It’s All Academic
2) What’s My Place? Pre-Enrollment Placement Testing
-Office of Testing Services
3) I’m lost in my Class!
-UIC Writing Center: 120A SEO, 312-413-2206
The UIC Writing Center is a free service; especially interested in helping first year students become more independent, resourceful, and successful writers. You and a tutor work together to select and develop a writing assignment. They can help with various aspects of your writing concerns, such as understanding assignments, developing theses, organizing ideas, and editing. Each student is able to make two appointments per week.
-Tutorial Institute
4) Now that computes!
-Campus Computer Services
5) What We’re Here For… Course Schedule
The Timetable: A master schedule of all classes at UIC, is available online! www.uic.edu/class.html
Register through UIC Express. 312-413-8429
Your call is answered electronically and guides you through the registration process.
6) I promise dad, I was in the library!
-Library Services/Locations
7) What’s Your Major?
-Undergraduate Catalog
-Degrees Offered
8) Here’s Your Chance…Study Abroad!
-UIC Study Abroad Office: 502 University Hall, 312-413-7662
In Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Turkey, and many more- in over 30 countries!
Receive UIC credit, financial aid may be available, summer, semester and academic year options! Not all programs have a foreign language requirement.
Money Talks
1) Money Matters-We Know it Does!
-Financial Aid: The Student Guide to Financial Aid, U.S. Dept. of Education
Student Services, L.L.C. databank of over 180,000 scholarships, grants, and loans!
Citibank, Is Loan Consolidation Right For You?
Scholarship searches Online, http://www.fastweb.com
-Student Deals: Free Discount Calling Card from American Telecom Network
Citibank Credit Card
-Money Management: Fund-Amentals, from Mastercard
Your Credit Card Bill of Rights
Tax and Saving Options for Education-Helping Families Meet the Cost of Post-Secondary Education
At UIC Student Financial Services
-Financial Aid: Scholarship Search Service, http://www.uic.edu/depts/safa, but don't click here because the link is not yet active!
Loan Management, A Borrower’s Guide to Financial Mgmt.
Guide to Touch-tone Financial Aid System
-Accounts Receivable: Direct Deposit from UIC to Your Bank
-Cashier’s Office
-Credit/Collections
-Miscellaneous
-Student Employment (SSB)
2) Nice Car!
-Campus Parking Services:
Offices: Parking Administration Office
1100 S. Wood Street, Room 122
Wood St. Parking Structure
312-413-5800
SSB
1200 W. Harrison St., Suite 1180
312-413-9020
Chicago Illini Union
828 S. Wolcott Ave, Room 217 SRH
312-413-5850
Chicago Circle Center
750 S. Halsted, Room 701
312-355-0711
Stop by one of their offices to pick up your campus parking map and parking information brochure! There are several visitor and card-access parking options on campus.
Put the U in UIC, Get Involved!
1) Preserve the Earth
-Recycle at UIC! (Pamphlet)
-Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences
2) Get Involved!!
-Panhellenic Council and Inter-Fraternal Council, We’re All Greeks Together
-UIC Volunteer Program
-Student Alumni League
-Become a Student Orientation Leader
3) What’s Happening?
-Campus Calendar: Family Weekend
4) Be All You Can Be
-Army ROTC
-Airforce ROTC in Chicago:
Illinois offers special incentives to future Air Force officers. If you are an Illinois resident between 17 and 28, and attend UIC, you may apply for a scholarship. The state scholarship pays your tuition. You may apply through the AFRTOC detachment: call 312-567-3525. Your commitment is required until the junior year of college, and the initial period of active duty is 4 years.