New Student Advising & Registration

Prior to taking placement tests or registering for classes in my.UIC.edu, you are required to activate your portal account.

First Time Users:

• Visit my.uic.edu
• Select “Activate your NetID” under the “Instructions Login” portlet

Existing Users:

• Visit my.uic.edu
• Select “Login” under the “Instructions Login” portlet

Placement tests are required in certain subjects. Testing information was enclosed in the packet sent to you by the Office of Admissions.

Having test results will assist you and your LAS academic advisor in planning your first semester course schedule. If you fail to take required placement tests, you will find yourself unable to register for courses you may need in your first semester.

To take tests:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review My Progress tasks
• Select “Determine Required Placement Tests”
• Take time to accurately respond to questionnaire
• If required, take appropriate placement tests

To view test results, once available:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review My Progress tasks
• Select “Determine Required Placement Tests”
• Select the “View Available Test Results” button
• To understand your placement test results, visit here for transfer students and here for readmit students.

Preparing for Course Registration: las.uic.edu/advising/newstudentadvising/preparing-for-course-registration– This page provides many additional resources, including: UIC Undergraduate Catalog, XE Registration, information about pre-professional requirements, how to access and read your degree audit, and much more!

UIC’s Transfer Assistance Center: registrar.uic.edu/transfer-assistance –This resource center provides assistance, counseling and helpful information to newly admitted transfer students that we hope will be helpful in making a successful transition to UIC.

Transferology: www.transferology.com – This online tool will help you view course equivalencies and tell you how the courses you have taken transfer to UIC.

iTransfer: www.itransfer.org/ – The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) is a statewide agreement for participating colleges and universities in Illinois. It also provides information about how the courses you have taken transfer to UIC.

LAS: las.uic.edu – Familiarize yourself with LAS and the many opportunities that are available to you.

Having record of final transcripts and/or exam scores will assist your academic advisor when reviewing your course selection and help you to avoid accidental duplication of coursework.

Send official transcripts and score reports to UIC Admissions. For more information on the specifics of sending each specific type of record/credit, visit go.uic.edu/transcripts

This should include currently in-progress courses and final grades for all completed college-level work.

Your degree audit will provide you with an assessment of the coursework that you are transferring in to UIC. This report will aid you in determining how your credit has transferred to UIC and how it applies toward your area of study and overall degree.

To access your Degree Audit:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “Student” tab
• Select “Degree Audit”
• Select “Request Audit”
• Choose the audit you want to run
  • If you want to run your currently declared major, select “Run Declared Programs”
  • If you do not have a declared major or want to see the requirements for another major, choose “Select a Different Program,” and enter the information in the drop-down menus
  • Select “Run Different Program”
• On the next page, wait a few seconds (up to thirty) and an audit will appear. Select the “View Audit” button when it appears. You may need to click on “Update” to load the audit before opening it.

A red X indicates that a category still needs to be fulfilled. These are categories you should focus on as you register for courses for the upcoming term.

A blue IP indicates that a category is being completed with in progress coursework.

A green check mark indicates that a category has been completed.

After activating your portal account, you should begin registering for classes.

It is important to understand that when you register for classes you are responsible for your choices and the eventual financial obligation to pay all assessed tuition and fees. Students have through Friday, January 24, 2025 to add/drop/swap classes before tuition and fees are assessed.

To Register for Courses:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Review “Welcome” tab
• Select “XE Registration/View Classes”
• Select “Register for Classes”
• Select “Term” and select “Continue”
• Complete Registration Agreement

For additional step-by-step instructions on how to register: http://registrar.uic.edu/registration/registration_instructions

For assistance with the registration process, call or e-mail the Registration Help Line at 312-996-8600 or registration@uic.edu.

To complete your Online Modules:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review My Progress tasks
• Select “Online Modules”

At LAS, you have a team of advisors working together to support you. As an incoming transfer student, you have unique needs and experience. As such, it may make more sense for you to meet with a LAS General Advisor first or it may more more sense to meet with a LAS Major Advisor first. To determine who you should meet with, please complete the steps in your UIC Connect tab.

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review My Progress tasks
• Select “Sign up for New Student Advising”

You will receive an email notifying you of how to book with either your LAS General or LAS Major advisor. Please allow 1-2 business days to pass before attempting to book this appointment, as we need to assign your advisor. Please note: appointments begin on December 2, 2024. For step by step instructions on how to book your appointment, watch this video.

Additionally, we maintain our calendar appointments three weeks in advance. If you do not see an appointment that works in your schedule, make sure you are booking no further than three weeks in advance. If you are experiencing issues with booking, please email LASNewAdvising@uic.edu.

We can’t wait to connect with you!

Lastly, register for your on-campus Orientation programming. These sessions will include a welcome to UIC, presentations on important topics related to your UIC experience, transition sessions to assist in your acclimation and on-boarding to UIC, a chance to follow up on any academic advising questions/concerns, and a chance to make connections with other new students, staff, and campus administrators. To register for your In-Person Orientation:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review My Progress tasks
• Select “Orientation Reservation”

If you have additional questions about Orientation, please see the New Student Orientation website or email orhelp@uic.edu.

After you’ve attended your New Student Advising and Registration appointment with an advisor and attended New Student Orientation, you can continue to prepare for your time at UIC as you are able.

Check out our Post New Student Advising Checklist, which has some helpful information, dates and deadlines, and resources.

Prior to taking placement tests or registering for classes in my.UIC.edu, you are required to activate your portal account.

First Time Users:

• Visit my.uic.edu
• Select “Activate your NetID” under the “Instructions Login” portlet

Existing Users:

• Visit my.uic.edu
• Select “Login” under the “Instructions Login” portlet

Placement tests are required in certain subjects. You will be unable to register for New Student Advising and Registration without first taking placement tests in English, Math, and for some students, Chemistry and Physics. The Chemistry placement test is only required if Chemistry is needed for your major or Educational Goal. The Physics placement test is only required for students who intend on taking calculus-based physics.  Additional placement testing information is enclosed in the packet sent to you by the Office of Admissions.

To take tests:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review My Progress tasks
• Select “Determine Required Placement Tests”
• Take time to accurately respond to questionnaire
• If required, take appropriate placement tests

To view test results, once available:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review My Progress tasks
• Select “Determine Required Placement Tests”
• Select the “View Available Test Results” button
• To understand your placement test results, visit here.

It is recommended that you take the necessary placement tests as soon as possible.

To complete your Online Modules:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review My Progress tasks
• Select “Online Modules”

Only after your placement test results are available and you’ve completed the Online Orientation Modules through UIC Connect, may you sign up for a New Student Advising and Registration appointment. This appointment will be one-on-one time with your LAS General Advisor. During the appointment, your advisor will”

• Review your placement test results
• Share individualized course recommendations for your first semester at UIC
• Assist you in registering for courses

Before you can set this appointment up, you must complete the “Sign up for New Student Advising” step in UIC Connect. This collects important information for your advisor ahead of your meeting.

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review “My Progress” tasks
• Select “Sign up for New Student Advising”

After you submit this form, you will receive an email with next steps on how to book this important appointment. We cannot wait to meet you.

Preparing for Course Registration and Orientation:las.uic.edu/advising/newstudentadvising– This page provides many additional resources, including: UIC Undergraduate Catalog, XE Registration, information about pre-professional requirements, how to access and read your degree audit, and much more!

Transferology: www.transferology.com – This online tool will help you view course equivalencies and tell you how college-level courses you have taken elsewhere will transfer to UIC.

iTransfer: www.itransfer.org/ – The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) is a statewide agreement for participating colleges and universities in Illinois. It also provides information about how the courses you have taken elsewhere will transfer to UIC.

Having record of final transcripts and/or exam scores will assist your academic advisor when reviewing your course selection at Orientation and help you to avoid accidental duplication of coursework.

Send official transcripts and score reports to UIC Admissions. For more information on the specifics of sending each specific type of record/credit, visit go.uic.edu/transcripts

This should include currently in-progress courses and final grades for all completed college-level work.

Lastly, register for your on-campus Orientation programming. These sessions will include a welcome to UIC, presentations on important topics related to your UIC experience, transition sessions to assist in your acclimation and on-boarding to UIC, a chance to follow up on any academic advising questions/concerns, and a chance to make connections with other new students, staff, and campus administrators. To register for your In-Person Orientation:

• Log into my.uic.edu
• Select “UIC Connect” tab
• Review My Progress tasks
• Select “Orientation Reservation”

If you have additional questions about Orientation, please see the New Student Orientation website or email orhelp@uic.edu.

After you’ve attended your New Student Advising and Registration appointment with an advisor and attended New Student Orientation, you can continue to prepare for your time at UIC as you are able.

Check out our Post New Student Advising Checklist, which has some helpful information, dates and deadlines, and resources.

Please consult the admissions packet for details on campus housing, tuition and fees, student health insurance, and financial aid.

Familiarize yourself with LAS by visiting las.uic.edu.