Prepping for Summer

Want to make sure that everything goes smoothly this summer? We’ve made it easy for you. Just follow this checklist of important steps and things to consider. We’ve thought of all the details so you won’t have to. If you’re a list person, we even have a printable pdf version available for you.

Applying

¨ Submit UIC Summer Session Application.

All visiting students need to apply and be admitted nondegree for the summer term only before they can register for classes.

After You’ve Been Admitted

¨ Activate your logins.

You will need them to register for classes and access online resources. UIUC/UIS students need to activate their UIC netids in order to register.

¨ Explore the my.UIC portal.

You will use the portal later to register for classes, pay bills, and check your grades.

¨ Set up your UIC e-mail forwarding.

Once you’re admitted, you will be assigned a UIC e-mail address. While the Summer Session Office makes every effort to contact you using the e-mail you provided on your application, important updates may be sent to your UIC e-mail address as well. Instructions on forwarding your e-mail are included in your admission letter, or you can contact us.

Getting Ready to Register

¨ Talk to your home school advisor about course transferability.

You can provide your advisor with UIC course descriptions or syllabi if necessary.

¨ Check if your course requires special prerequisite overrides.

Not all courses with prerequisites will require a special override to register. For most courses you can register normally, but you should check course prerequisites in the class schedule since they do apply to all students, including visiting students.

¨ Check if your course requires any specific registration permission.

Some courses are restricted to students meeting specific criteria. If the class schedule indicates that the course you want to take is restricted, please contact us.

¨ Placement tests are not required for visiting students but are available.

You are responsible for determining if you are in the proper course. If you would like more information on placement tests, please contact us.

¨ Determine if you need to submit proof of immunization to UIC.

¨ Review tuition and fees information.

¨ Decide if you want to waive your CampusCare health insurance by May 28 to save some money.

You can have $264 deducted from your bill if you currently have comparable health insurance coverage.

Registering

Summer Session Only students register online during Open Registration.

Open Registration for 4-week session: April 12 – May 13
Open Registration for 8-week session: April 12 – June 10

¨ Check your Time Ticket to determine the earliest date and time during Open Registration that you are eligible to register for classes.

¨ Review the registration instructions prior to your appointed registration time, and then register for courses using my.UIC.

If you have any registration problems or if you have a problem registering, call the Registration Help Line at (312) 996-8600 or the Summer Session Office at (312) 996-9099 or toll-free at (800) 625-2013.

¨ Review UIC’s Drop and Withdrawal policies.

Dropping courses or withdrawing from UIC may affect both your grade and your tuition responsibilities. You can also view the refund schedule for more information.

Before Classes Begin

¨ Log in to my.UIC and print your class schedule to determine when and where your class will be held.

You can also locate this information on the class schedule prior to registration.

¨ Check the booklist for your course using the online class schedule or the UIC Bookstore Web site.

¨ Review your options for getting to campus if you plan to commute.

UIC is easily accessible by car or public transportation. Make sure to check out parking options and availability if you will be driving to campus. If you are a full-time student, find out about using a U-Pass for public transportation.

¨ If you plan to use campus housing this summer, visit their Web site for more information.

¨ Add emergency contact information in your student record.

¨ Update your mailing address in your student record if you have recently moved or would like to receive mail at your home address instead of your school address.

Once Classes Have Started

¨ View your tuition bill and determine when your tuition is due.

Make sure to pay your bill using the my.UIC “Finances” tab by the due date.

¨ Get your UIC i-card.

You will need an i-card to access certain services, including parking assignments, computer labs, the U-Pass, the library, or any recreation facilities. Your home campus i-card will not grant you access to these services.

¨ Sign up for UIC’s Emergency Notification Text Message system to receive campus alerts.

¨ Find UIC’s computer lab locations and learn how to use wireless internet on your laptop.

¨ Explore all of the dining options on and around campus.

¨ Check out UIC’s rec centers and other fun things to do in Chicago.