Course Prerequisites & Placement Test Requirements

Courses with Prerequisites

A number of UIC courses have prerequisites, which are listed in the Undergraduate Course Descriptions. Course prerequisites apply to all students, including Summer Session Only students. Generally, Summer Session Only students do not need to provide a transcript verifying that they have met prerequisites (see the list below for some exceptions to this).

Prerequisites Requiring an Override

If you plan to register as a visiting summer student for one of the courses listed below, you will need to obtain an override (approval) for the prerequisites before the system will allow you to register. In some cases, you may need to to provide the department some verification (such as an unofficial transcript or grade report) that you have completed the prerequisites in order to obtain the override.

If you plan to contact our office or an academic department for an override into a course, please ensure you include the following information:

• Your full name
• Your UIN
• The course subject and number
• Statement that you are a visiting summer student

Placement Test Requirements

Summer Session Only students are not required to take placement tests in order to register even though the course description may indicate this. However, you are responsible for determining if you are in the appropriate course. An instructor may advise you to change courses if you have registered for an inappropriate level.

If you have any questions, or if you receive a “Placement Test or Prerequisite Error” while registering for a course, contact us.

Note: If you have been admitted to UIC as a new student in the fall, you may be required to take placement tests in order to register for fall courses. Please contact your college for more information.