WEBVTT 00:00:01.600 --> 00:00:07.280 Welcome to the admitted student presentation for the University of Illinois Chicago. 00:00:07.280 --> 00:00:13.440 Today we will discuss an overview of UIC and next steps for recently admitted students. 00:00:15.440 --> 00:00:20.400 Thank you so much for joining us today and I would like to start off by congratulating you 00:00:28.065 --> 00:00:34.465 UIC is located about one mile from downtown Chicago. This presents many opportunities both 00:00:34.465 --> 00:00:41.745 professional and social for UIC students. There is quick access to a variety of jobs and internships 00:00:41.745 --> 00:00:48.065 from downtown to Fulton market, which is home to several fortune 500 companies. You can explore 00:00:48.065 --> 00:00:54.065 the city with new friends, catching a show at the Chicago theater or shopping on michigan avenue. 00:00:54.065 --> 00:01:00.305 With the CTA u-pass, which is a Ventra card that is included in all full-time students tuition, 00:01:00.305 --> 00:01:04.785 you can hop on the bus or train and be in a different neighborhood within minutes. 00:01:04.785 --> 00:01:09.185 We are surrounded by communities that are rich in culture from Little Italy 00:01:09.185 --> 00:01:13.985 to Greek Town and the possibilities for exploration at UIC are endless. 00:01:15.729 --> 00:01:21.649 With over 80 majors and 70 minors, UIC gives students the flexibility to create 00:01:21.649 --> 00:01:27.409 their own degree path. Even if you are entering UIC as undecided, you will have 00:01:27.409 --> 00:01:32.609 time to explore our majors and minors and declare your major in your sophomore year. 00:01:33.169 --> 00:01:38.849 While a minor is not a bachelor's degree it does enhance your degree by demonstrating to graduate 00:01:38.849 --> 00:01:45.534 schools and employers additional skills and background knowledge in another field. 00:01:46.140 --> 00:01:52.060 UIC is a Carnegie one research institution, one of only four in the state of Illinois. 00:01:52.620 --> 00:01:57.260 We encourage our students to get involved in research as early as their first year 00:01:57.260 --> 00:02:02.380 because of the value that it provides to their learning experience. Research allows students 00:02:02.380 --> 00:02:07.980 to build professional relationships not only with professors but with their peers. Research 00:02:07.980 --> 00:02:12.940 opportunities can provide class credit, some are paid, and it will look great on your resume 00:02:12.940 --> 00:02:18.140 for graduate school or to show employers hands-on experience in your field of study. 00:02:19.687 --> 00:02:26.327 In 2020 UIC was ranked one of the top five most diverse universities in the country 00:02:26.327 --> 00:02:31.207 by U.S. News and World Report. UIC's diversity allows students 00:02:31.207 --> 00:02:35.847 to learn from professors but also from peers with different lived experiences. 00:02:36.487 --> 00:02:42.407 The campus has many cultural centers which serve as safe, educational, and social hubs 00:02:42.407 --> 00:02:48.487 for students. UIC is home to one of the only Disability Cultural Centers and the first 00:02:48.487 --> 00:02:54.727 Arab American cultural center in the country. These centers host events like open mic nights, 00:02:54.727 --> 00:03:00.807 they sell cultural foods as fundraisers, and they provide resources for students of all backgrounds. 00:03:03.221 --> 00:03:09.381 Social good is engrained in the culture here at UIC. The university aims to be at the forefront 00:03:09.381 --> 00:03:15.541 of many social issues. We are dedicated to creating a green campus by designing 00:03:15.541 --> 00:03:22.261 and remodeling buildings using the leadership in energy and environmental design standards. Some of  our newest 00:03:22.261 --> 00:03:27.234 buildings use pebbles to recycle rain water and use solar panels to produce their energy. 00:03:30.581 --> 00:03:34.581 Now that we have reviewed some of the unique aspects of UIC 00:03:34.581 --> 00:03:37.621 I will explain the next steps for admitted students. 00:03:39.045 --> 00:03:46.645 You can accept your offer through your my.uic.edu portal. There is no enrollment fee to accept your 00:03:46.645 --> 00:03:54.485 offer at UIC. Many schools may call accepting your offer something different, at UIC we refer to it 00:03:54.485 --> 00:04:00.805 as submitting your intent to enroll. Decision day is May 1st and remember that you can only 00:04:00.805 --> 00:04:06.885 commit to one university. You will receive your scholarship and financial aid information before 00:04:06.885 --> 00:04:12.645 decision day because we understand how important that information is to making your final decision. 00:04:14.157 --> 00:04:18.397 Your NetID and portal will be key throughout the next steps process 00:04:18.397 --> 00:04:25.037 and beyond. Your NetID will be used to log into many UIC systems. You want to activate 00:04:25.037 --> 00:04:31.757 your NetID once you receive the email with your UIN or university identification number 00:04:31.757 --> 00:04:37.917 and your token. This information will be sent to the email that you used to apply to UIC 00:04:37.917 --> 00:04:43.833 so if it has changed please let us know as soon as possible so that we can get you this information. 00:04:45.296 --> 00:04:49.936 Placement exams help to determine what class level students should start at, 00:04:49.936 --> 00:04:54.256 try your best on these exams and rely on your pre-existing knowledge 00:04:54.256 --> 00:04:59.856 because we want to ensure that you are comfortable and successful in your first classes here at UIC. 00:05:00.576 --> 00:05:05.056 Only your academic advisor will see your results so that they can help you with 00:05:05.056 --> 00:05:13.056 course enrollment. These exams are free and online in the my.uic.edu portal under the UIC 00:05:13.056 --> 00:05:19.536 connect tab. They only offer one attempt, except for math which can be taken up to four times. 00:05:19.536 --> 00:05:25.376 You will have to complete a practice module in between each attempt. All students are required 00:05:25.376 --> 00:05:32.096 to take placement exams regardless of AP or other college credits. Which exams you are required to 00:05:32.096 --> 00:05:39.696 take will be determined when you answer the first few preliminary test questions in your UIC portal. 00:05:40.267 --> 00:05:45.298 After you complete your placement exams in your UIC portal 00:05:45.298 --> 00:05:51.938 you will be able to register for orientation registration for orientation will open in April 00:05:51.938 --> 00:05:55.378 and orientation is typically held during the summer months. 00:05:57.278 --> 00:06:02.798 UIC students have several options for housing, they may choose to live on campus, at home, 00:06:02.798 --> 00:06:09.278 or in an off-campus apartment. Students at UIC are not required to live on campus not even their 00:06:09.278 --> 00:06:15.518 first year. If you choose to live on campus you can apply for housing as soon as you are accepted, 00:06:15.518 --> 00:06:19.278 you do not have to submit your intent to enroll in order to apply. 00:06:19.838 --> 00:06:24.318 While there is no deadline we encourage you to apply early, especially if you have a 00:06:24.318 --> 00:06:30.718 specific residence hall or roommate in mind. Assignments will begin to go out in late May 00:06:30.718 --> 00:06:36.558 and continue throughout the summer in a rolling fashion. Move-in day is held in mid-august. 00:06:38.329 --> 00:06:42.329 There are several options for assistance with paying for college. 00:06:42.329 --> 00:06:48.489 Be sure to fill out the free application for federal student aid also known as FAFSA or the 00:06:48.489 --> 00:06:55.689 Illinois rise act application if you are eligible. Both of these applications opened on October 1st. 00:06:55.689 --> 00:07:02.729 UIC offers automatic scholarship consideration based on the admissions application. Award letters 00:07:02.729 --> 00:07:08.409 will begin to go out in early March and they will continue on a rolling basis. Some students 00:07:08.409 --> 00:07:14.649 may be considered for verification which is a request for additional documentation, be sure 00:07:14.649 --> 00:07:20.489 to turn in these documents as soon as possible to avoid a delay in financial aid processing. 00:07:21.049 --> 00:07:26.009 Check out a couple of additional websites for more information on paying for college. 00:07:27.948 --> 00:07:31.788 Thank you for tuning in to the UIC-bound presentation 00:07:31.788 --> 00:07:36.188 if you have any questions at all as you go through the next steps process 00:07:36.188 --> 00:07:42.188 please feel free to reach out to us via email at admissions@uic.edu 00:07:42.188 --> 00:07:52.508 or connect with us via live chat or an appointment on our nexus.uic.edu website.