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Business Resource GuideAcademic AdvisingAcademic Advising at UICBusinessThe mission of the Undergraduate Programs Office is to partner withfaculty, staff and administration to empower UIC business students toUniversity Hall, 11th Floor, 1111intentionally engage in their academic, career, and personal growth asthey develop into innovative global leaders. The College of Business601 S. Morgan demic-advisingAdministration Undergraduate Programs Office provides advising forcourse selection and registration, transfer credit articulation, academicprobation, and progress made toward your degree. Students areresponsible for make certain that you are fulfilling the degreerequirements. The College strongly recommends that all continuingstudents meet with an advisor for an advising appointment once persemester.TutoringBusiness Learning Center (BLC)Education Theater Music and Social WorkBuilding L270Tutoring resource dedicated to serving the UIC College of BusinessCommunity, & provides one-on-one tutoring in Accounting, Finance, IDS,Economics and Business Math.1040 W. Harrison dentservices/business-learning-centerForeign Language TutoringUniversity Hall 1650The School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics offers twoFREE tutoring opportunities to UIC students. Instructor-Led Tutoring -601 S. Morganhelp from our basic language program instructors - takes place in 1650UH. Language Peer Tutoring - help from other UIC students - takes place312-996-5218in 305 GH. Both are drop-in language-tutoring/Math and Science Learning Center(MSLC)The Math and Science Learning Center is a welcoming learningenvironment that provides diverse forms of academic support to studentsScience and Engineering South, 3rd Floorin Math and Science courses at UIC. All services are provided free ofcharge and on a drop-in basis. Schedules for specific course support are901 W. Taylor St.312-355-4900http://mslc.uic.eduprovided on our website and in the Center. Come learn with us!1

Students can get help on writing for any course or other material, suchas personal statements or resumes. Students can come at any stage,Writing CenterGrant Hall 105even before they started writing in order to make plans for gettingstarted.703 S. Morgan t Support Services & ProgramsAcademic Centerfor Excellence(ACE)Student Services Building, Suite 28001200 W. Harrison St.312-413-0031https://ace.uic.edu/Provides individualized success coaching through both experienced peersand professional staff; goal setting, academic writing, study skills, timemanagement, and support for undergraduate and graduate students whoare learning the English language; Courses for the development of criticalthinking skills through reading, communication, writing, and vocabularyenrichment; Workshops (study skills, time management, goal setting) canbe offered in partnership with UIC departments and student organizationsthrough consultation with ACE.African American AcademicNetwork (AAAN)Promotes success and high impact engagement for students of Africandescent through comprehensive coaching, developmental programming,Student Services Building, Suite 2800student advocacy and structured learning experiences within an inclusivecommunity. AAAN also offers college transition programs for first year &1200 W. Harrison St.312 996-5040transfer students.http://www.uic.edu/depts/aaanLatin American Recruitment &Educational Services (LARES)ProgramStudent Services Building, Suite 2640Recruitment and retention program for Latino students that providesacademic, career, and financial aid counseling as well as study skillscourses, tutoring and other services.1200 W. Harrison St.312-996-3356http://www.lares.uic.eduCampus Advocacy Network (CAN)1101 W. Taylor Street, 3rd FloorProgram is housed in the Women's Leadership & Resource Center. CANoffers crisis support and advocacy for people who have experienced312-413-1025interpersonal violence (sexual harassment, sexual assault, domesticviolence, stalking), as well as education and training on topics such ashttps://can.uic.edu/sexual assault, healthy sexual relationships, bystander intervention, etc.in order to address interpersonal violence at the individual, community,and institutional levels.2

CHANCEStudent Services Building, Suite 25601200 W. Harrison St.312 355-5025www.chance.uic.eduCounseling CenterStudent Services Building, Suite 20101200 W. Harrison St.312-996-3490https://counseling.uic.eduThe UIC CHANCE Program provides comprehensive programming tounderrepresented students at UIC through face-to-face and onlineinstruction. Our program is committed to providing academic,personal, and professional assistance to students with demonstratedacademic and personal needs. We also offer student internships andjob search initiatives.The UIC Counseling Center provides students with accessible andculturally sensitive mental health services (e.g., individual counseling,group therapy, couples counseling, mind/body program groups andworkshops, psychiatric and integrative medicine services, outreachand consultation) designed to promote their overall wellness and fostertheir personal, interpersonal, academic, and professional growth.Disability Resource CenterThe DRC provides accommodations and access to students withdisabilities by working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and UniversityStudent Services Building, Suite 1070services across the campus The Disability Resource Center, as part ofthe Office for Access and Equity, is committed to providing1200 W. Harrison St.312-413-2183http://drc.uic.edu/accommodations and access to all students with disabilities and toworking collaboratively with faculty, staff, and University servicesacross the campus to provide students with disabilities an equalopportunity to participate in all aspects of the educational experienceat UIC, while maintaining compliance with relevant federal and statelaws.Office of Financial AidStudent Services Building, Suite 18001200 W. Harrison St.312-996-3126Administers an array of federal, state and institutional programs. Alsofacilitates the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process whichincludes review and appeals.https://financialaid.uic.eduHonors CollegeBurnham Hall 102The UIC Honors College is an opportunity for undergraduate studentsat UIC to pursue greater academic challenges and additional extra-828 S. Halsted St.curricular opportunities. All members of the Honors College alsobelong to a degree-granting college such as Liberal Arts and Sciences312-413-2261(LAS) or Engineering. Those students participating in web-basedprograms, however, are not eligible for participation at present.https://honors.uic.edu/Members of the Honors College are expected to take honors coursesand/or participate in an array of experiences beyond the classroomeach semester.3

Office of the Dean StudentAssistanceOffers help to students in resolving the complex crises, life traumas,and barriers that may adversely affect their academic success orStudent Services Building, Suite 3030college experience. Student Assistance empowers students to take anactive role in their education by helping them evaluate and connect1200 W. Harrison ce/with the resources and options available to address their situation.Student Assistance can support with issues including, but not limitedto, personal and family emergencies, academics, interpersonalconflicts, personal safety, transition issues, and physical and mentalhealth concerns.”Student Legal ServicesStudent Services Building, Suite 30301200 W. Harrison ffice of Diversity and UndocumentedStudent ResourcesStudent Legal Services (SLS) is available to assist UIC studentsin understanding and solving their legal problems. Fundedthrough student fees, SLS can provide confidential legal advice,counsel and limited representation for currently enrolledstudents. Staff can advise or represent students in variety oflegal areas including, but not limited to: landlord/tenant disputes,simple divorces, misdemeanors, expungements, trafficviolations, and small claims consumer disputes. Legal mattersthat the program is not available to handle are referred toappropriate agencies.Ensures that neither difference nor disadvantage impede theintellectual and professional achievement of our campus community.University Hall, 2631601 S. Morgan St.This office also includes Undocumented Student Resources which312-355-1308provides on campus to student legal services and the counselingcenter in order to be able to assist students, faculty and staff with du/Office of International Services (OIS)Student Services Building, Suite 2160questions and other needs concerning the changes in the DACAprogram.The Office of International Services (OIS) is the campus authority onimmigration-related issues for a thriving community of international1200 W. Harrison St.students, faculty and staff and a collaborative partner in providing thehighest quality service and innovative intercultural learning312-996-3121opportunities for UIC’s globally connected campus. Operating as a unitwithin the Office of Global Engagement, OIS: Provides immigrationhttps://www.ois.uic.eduadvising to international students, faculty, staff, and scholars.Facilitatesthe adjustment of international students, faculty, staff and scholars tolife at UIC and the U.S. by providing services and programs aimed atfulfilling practical needs and increasing cultural awareness.Providesimmigration rules and regulations guidance and referral to universitydepartments and units, particularly in the area of employment, taxation,admissions, international exchange programs, and internationalprogram creation.4

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/Stu

faculty, staff and administration to empower UIC business students to intentionally engage in their academic, career, and personal growth as they develop into innovative global leaders. The College of Business Administration