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Student Veteran AffairsStudent Services Building, Suite 30301200 W. Harrison saffairs/Study Abroad OfficeUniversity Hall 502601 S. Morgan St.312-413-7662https://studyabroad.uic.edu/TRIO: Student Support ServicesProgramStudent Services Building, Suite 2720Provides caring and personalized support to UIC military connectedstudents. Assists veterans, active/reserve, and dependents navigate thecampus and provides a welcoming space, mentoring from studentveterans, guidance on educational benefits, and resources to succeedacademically and personally.Provides access to a variety of academic experiences abroad and remaincommitted to making these an integral part of the undergraduateeducational experience, better preparing students to meet the challengesand opportunities of an increasingly interconnected global society. SAOassists students throughout the entire study abroad experience— fromselecting a destination, to applying for scholarships and getting courseapprovals.Provides academic coaching, personal support, financial literacy, postbaccalaureate exploration, career development, and cultural enrichment.1200 W. Harrison St.SSS is a federally funded program that serves students from low-incomefamilies and/or first generation college students (neither parent has312-996-5046obtained a bachelor’s degree) and students with disabilities.http://www.uic.edu/depts/trioNative American Support ProgramStudent Services Building, Suite 27001200 W. Harrison /The Native American Support Program (NASP) provides opportunities toenhance Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, PacificIslanders and Indigenous students’ growth and development, academicachievement, and leadership building. Indigenous teachings thatemphasize the holistic philosophy are incorporated into studentdevelopment to guide and instill the principles of responsibility tothemselves, their education and community.Career ServicesCareer ServicesStudent Services Building, Suite 35001200 W. Harrison -us/our-services/Business Career Center (BCC)Douglas Hall 110601 S. Morgan St.312-996-5139www.uiccareers.comCareer Services helps UIC students and alumni identify their careergoals, prepare for graduate school and their future careers, and connectwith Chicago’s diverse array of employers. Whether you need to find aninternship, work on-campus, explore career options, or prepare for anupcoming interview, we encourage you to explore the resources on thiswebsite and at the Career Services office.The BCC prepares students for paid internships and full-timeopportunities. We encourage all first-year students to utilize the BCC aswe have a dedicated freshmen career coach and workshops to help youexplore your options and put together a plan.5

Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social ChangeAfrican American Cultural CenterAdams Hall 207900 W. Taylor St.312-996-9549https://aacc.uic.edu/The African American Cultural Center (AACC) supports the academicand diversity missions of the University by engaging UIC faculty, staff,students, community partners, and other stakeholders in programsand initiatives that contextualize, highlight, present, and criticallyexamine Black diaspora traditions, histories, and experiences. Weenvision the Center as a safe, brave, and inclusive hub forcollaboration, creative and scholarly practice, engaged learning,service, and social justice.Arab American Cultural CenterStevenson Hall 111701 S. Morgan St.312-413-3253Seeks to affirm the diverse needs of the Arab American students; toincrease awareness about Arab American cultures and histories; tobuild community, solidarity, safe spaces while promoting socialjustice, equality, and inclusivity at UIC and the Chicago area.https://arabamcc.uic.edu/Asian American Resource and CulturalCenterTaft Hall 101826 S. Halsted St.312-413-9569aarcc.uic.eduDisability Cultural CenterRichard J. Daley Library Room 1-4611007 W. Harrison St.312-355-7050http://dcc.uic.edu/Provides education and resources for and about Asian Americans;increases awareness of diverse Asian American issues, cultures, andcommunities; strengthens the Asian American campus community,support the growth of Asian American Studies; guides Asian Americanstudents in reaching their academic, personal, and professionalpotential.Was established as a new Center during the Spring of 2018, tocontinue engaging in cultural, social and educational programming,and community outreach, to advance understanding of the disabilityexperience, as a source of pride, knowledge and artistic expression.The Center is located in the first floor of the Richard J. Daley Library,Room 1-461, offering a gathering and welcoming space for thedisability community, including students, faculty and staff, a placewhere they are respected and included as equal. The DCC is open tothe campus community and all those organizations promotingdisability culture in Chicago.6

Gender and Sexuality CenterPromotes deeply engaged and life affirming thinking, learning, andaction with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.Gender and Sexuality CenterThrough programs, initiatives, events, and workshops, the GSCcreates a more inclusive campus and catalyzes positive social change1007 W. Harrison St.in the world. Underlying the Center's work is an understanding ofintersecting identities and the multiple layers of diversity within312-413-3036http://gsc.uic.edu/LGBTQIA identities including race, class, ability, geography,immigration status, and religious affiliation.Rafael Cintron Ortiz Latino CulturalCenterLecture Center B2803 S. Morgan St.Engages the UIC campus and local communities to deepenunderstanding of the diverse cultural heritages and identities ofLatinxs, issues affecting their lives, and creative solutions they areusing to improve community men’s Leadership and ResourceCenter1101 W Taylor Street, 3rd FloorIs one of UIC's Centers for Cultural Understanding and SocialChange (CCUSC) and serves students, faculty and staff byproviding educational programs (e.g. lectures, film series,discussion, workshops, exhibitions, colloquia, etc.) that affirm thediverse needs of women-identified persons, collaborating withcampus groups and academic units to promote gender equity and312-996-7000https://wlrc.uic.edu/social justice, and creating opportunities to explore the diverseways that feminisms engages with issues located at theintersections of race, gender identity, class, sexuality, immigrationstatus, religion, etc.Student Involvement & LeadershipCenter for Student InvolvementThe Center for Student Involvement will strive to provide a vibrantenvironment where UIC students are catalysts for social change,Student Center East 340actively engaged, and share a sense of belonging through ourinvolvement opportunities. Our mission is to build a foundation for750 S. Halsted -withcsi/holistic development through educational, social, leadership, andcultural programming for UIC students. We will foster an environmentto build affinity to UIC, a community within the city of Chicago,through a multitude of student events, student organizations, andleadership opportunities.7

Institute for Policy and CivicEngagementIPCE focuses on transforming democracy by creating a more fullyengaged community with more effective leaders. As a catalyst for412 S. Peoria St. Suite 150learning and action, the Institute creates opportunities for scholars,students, community members and government officials to activelyparticipate in social discourse, research, and educational programs onpolicy issues and social trends.312-355-0088https://ipce.uic.edu/Student Leadership and CivicEngagementStudent Leadership and Civic Engagement is committed to helpingstudents explore not only what they want to do, but also who theyUIC Student Center East, Suite 390want to be. Through dynamic, challenging, and exciting personal andprofessional development programs, workshops, and events, students750 S. Halsted St.will explore themselves and become active members of t/Mental Health and WellnessUIC Counseling CenterStudent Services Building 20101200 W. Harrison /hours-and-location/The UIC Counseling Center is a primary resource providingcomprehensive mental health services that foster personal, interpersonal,academic, and professional thriving for UIC students. We providestudents with accessible and culturally sensitive mental health services topromote overall wellness and help them to make the most of theirlearning experience at UIC. Consistent with the University’s mission ofpreparing students for a life of engaged global citizenship, we arecommitted to social justice and to a campus culture of inclusiveness,respect, and enthusiasm for diversity. To this end, we engage thecommunity through outreach and educational activities. We also providerigorous training to future mental health clinicians, recognizing that theadvancement of a socially just and inclusive culture demands thedevelopment of like-minded and committed professionals.Crisis ServiceStudent Services Building 20101200 W. Harrison ervices/During Counseling Center business hours (M-F 8am-5pm), astudent in crisis may be scheduled for an emergency intake orseen by an on-call counselor for an immediate assessment asneeded. Please do not hesitate to contact us – call us at312-996-3490, or walk to the Counseling Center as soon aspossible.8

Wellness CenterThe mission of the Wellness Center is to support student learning,academic success, and retention by providing wellness services that750 S. Halsted St., Suite 238promote healthy attitudes and behaviors, empower students to makeinformed choices and enhance holistic edu/Student Recreation FacilityUIC Campus Recreation serves the diverse student body anduniversity community by enhancing learning and promoting healthy737 S. Halsted St.lifestyles through quality facilities, programs, and services. Wepromote teamwork, professionalism, enthusiasm and excellence ties/Intramural Sports737 S. Halsted St.312-413-5150supporting student development through programs and opportunitiesthat strengthen leadership skills.The Intramural Sports program offers the UIC campus community astructured, inclusive, and engaging recreational sports program.Intramural Sports welcomes all levels of ability, experience, andinterest to participate! All sports are FREE to current UIC students,faculty, and staff, so explore our programs below and get involved!https://recreation.uic.edu/programs/UI Health Family Medicine1740 W. Taylor aryand-specialty-care/family-medicineU & I CareStudent Services Building Suite 30301200 W. Harrison nce/uicare/All UIC students pay a student services fee, and this fee pays foraccess to preventive and acute healthcare services provided by theDepartment of Family Medicine at their two clinics on Maxwell Streetat no additional charge. It is important for students to realize that thestudent services fee does not cover all visits to Family Medicine. Carefor ongoing medical problems will be covered by your privateinsurance or by CampusCare if you selected CampusCare for yourhealth benefits.The U and I Care Program is an initiative of the Office of theDean of Students to identify resources and provide assistanceto students dealing with personal hardship. The programeducates the campus community about services and programson and off campus. The program empowers students anduniversity personal to take action in supporting the UICcommunity. With the multitude of partners within the U and ICare cohort, we are able to connect students with the care thatfits their needs best.9

Campus CareCampusCare is an affordable self-funded student health benefitprogram that has been providing comprehensive health care benefits1740 W. Taylor St.to eligible enrolled students and their covered dependents at theUniversity of Illinois Chicago, Rockford and Peoria campuses sincehttps://campuscare.uic.edu/2004.Additional Student ServicesUIC Children's CenterThe UIC Children’s Center provides high quality early childhood1919 W. Taylor St. Rm. 116education and childcare to preschool aged children of current UIC312-413-5326students, faculty, and staff in an on campus location.https://childrenscenter.uic.edu/Office of the RegistrarStudent Services Building Suite 12001200 W. Harrison St.The Registrar's website has information on how to register, datesfor adding and dropping courses, and more. We want you tosucceed, and knowledgeable Registrar staff will gladly answeryour ntact/UIC Parking Services1100 S. Wood St.312-413-5800https://parking.uic.edu/Please visit the UIC parking website for pricing and parking services.Parking Lot for SCE – Halsted/Taylor Parking Structure (HLPS) – 760 W.Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607Parking Lot for SCW – Wood Street Parking Structure (WSPS) – 1100 S.Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60612Parking Lot for SSB – Lot 1B, 1139 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60607UIC Commuter Student ResourceCenterAs the Commuter Student Resource Center (CSRC) team, we strive toprovide a sense of belonging among commuter and off-campus750 S. Halsted St. Suite 245students while offering programs and services to enhance wellness,academic success, and student engagement at UIC.We work tocommuter@uic.eduhttps://csrc.uic.edu/educate our campus on understanding the commuter studentexperience and how to best support the 85% of UIC of off-campusstudents who travel to campus daily. Whether you commute from homeor live in an off-campus apartment –we are here to assist you.Pop-Up PantryWellness Center Suite 238750 S. Halsted vices/pop-up-pantry/The mission of the Pop-Up Pantry is to combat food insecurityamong students at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). UICstudents come from a plethora of backgrounds and our aim is toassist those who may be facing personal and/or financialhardship. It is especially important that during these collegeyears all students are healthy and able to focus by always havingenough to eat. Research shows that proper nutrition is critical forcognitive function and memory. Food is a basic human right.10

ACCC, Academic Computing andCommunications CenterThe Academic Computing and Communications Center providescentral computer support to the UIC campus community. Our majorBehavioral Sciences Building LearningCenter, First Floorservices include network, wireless and internet connectivity;Blackboard, public labs, classrooms, and instructional technology;1007 W. Harrison St.digital and analog telephony; email, calendar, emergencycommunications, accounts and passwords, and other business tools.312-413-0003https://accc.uic.edu/For a full list of services and details, consult the Service Catalog.Campus HousingUIC Campus Housing provides an educational advantage incollaboration with residents which serves as a pathway to success.818 S. Wolcott Ave., Suite 220Through engaging interactions and services, we promote a vibrantliving environment in the heart of Chicago.312-355-6300https://housing.uic.edu/Dining ServicesUIC Dining Services is committed to serving students and the rest ofthe UIC community every day. We serve nutritious food for every750 S. Halsted St.taste and style. We are committed to sustainability and work hard tofind locally sourced suppliers and we have well established and ng program. Customer service is at the heart of everythingwe strive to do. Eating together is about building community; join usin one of our dining halls or retails food operations across the UICcampus.ID Center750 S. Halsted St.idcenter@uic.eduhttps://idcenter.uic.edu/The mission of the ID Center is to support the university communitywith a standardized and convenient form of identification. The IDCenter strives to equip the card as a means to provide access torelated university systems and services. A dedicated staff iscommitted to serving all customers in an efficient and courteousmanner. The ID Center will endeavor to bring expanded uses of thecard through advances in technology and innovation.UIC Bookstore750 S. Halsted St.(312) 413-5500https://www.uicbookstore.org/This year the UIC Bookstore is committed to making more than 20,000books available to rent to our students. When you rent a book, youpay approximately half of the current price of the book, use it for thecourse of the semester, and return it to the bookstore before the lastday of finals week. When you rent a book from the UIC Bookstore, youcan be assured that you have the right materials for the course.11

Student SafetyCampus SafetyStudent Services Building 30101200 W. Harrison pus-safety/The safety and well-being of everyone at UIC is important to usat Student Affairs. UIC offers many ongoing prevention andawareness programs to eliminate criminal activity and toencourage students, faculty and staff to be responsible for boththeir own safety and the safety of others. These programs equipthe University community to work collectively to prevent, protect,mitigate and respond to threats to our campus and thecommunities we serve.Police DepartmentStudent Services Building 30101200 W. Harrison St.312-996-7140https://police.uic.edu/Student PatrolStudent Services Building 30101200 W. Harrison l.htmUIC Night RideStudent Services Building 30101200 W. Harrison tride/UIC SAFE Mobile AppStudent Service Building 30101200 W. Harrison ials/uic-safemobile-app/The University of Illinois at Chicago Police Department, in fullpartnership with the University and its surrounding communities,is committed to the safety and security of the campus and itsneighborhoods, so to create the most enriching academicenvironment and quality of life for all UIC's students, faculty,staff, and visitors.The Student Patrol was established in 1980 to act as the "eyesand ears" of the police and to handle routine calls for service. Inaddition to providing an invaluable service to the Universitycommunity, the students involved in Student Patrol achieveeducational goals by earning money for tuition and gainingvaluable work experience.The mission of the UIC Night Ride is to provide a SAFE andDEPENDABLE means for students, staff, and authorized visitorsof the UIC community to move about within the boundaries ofthe represented service area after the cessation of ourintracampus fixed-route transportation services. The dispatchingcenter for Night Ride opens at 11:00PM. All riders will need avalid UIC i-card to board.UIC SAFE app is a FREE personal security tool thatprovides students, faculty and staff with added safety onthe campus. The app’s user-friendly interface allows usersto easily connect with friends and family to share theirlocation in real-time as they walk. It allows direct and easycontact with dispatchers and first responders in case ofemergencies and provides access to easy reporting forms,emergency guidelines and to a comprehensive list ofsupport resources for students, faculty, and staff.12

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The College of Business Administration Undergraduate Programs Office provides advising for course selection and registration, transfer credit articulation, academic . Academic Advising at UIC Business University Hall, 11th Floor, 1111 601 S. Morgan St. 312-996-2700 https://businessconnect.uic.edu/ academic-advising. 2 Writing Center