New Undergrad Business Students
Welcome New Students
Congratulations, and welcome to UIC Business! Your admission demonstrates your ability to achieve individual and academic success as tomorrow’s business leaders. Now that you’ve made it, we’ve put together some useful resources you will need as you move forward in your enrollment process.
Below you will find steps that will assist you as you prepare to start your educational journey here with us.
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First-Year Students Pre-Orientation Checklist Heading link
Incoming first-year students are required to participate in UIC’s Orientation Program in order to register for courses. Be sure to complete required placement tests and online orientation modules as soon as possible to be able to receive academic advising at orientation and register for courses.
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1. Activate Your my.uic.edu Portal and Log In
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
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2. Complete Your Required Placement Tests Launches (Launches October 27)
To take tests:
- Log into my.uic.edu
- Select the “UIC Connect” tab
- Review the “Complete Placement Testing” portlet
- Select “Determine Required Placement Tests”
- Take time to accurately respond to the questionnaire
- If required, take the appropriate placement tests
To view test results, once available:
- Log into my.uic.edu
- Select the “UIC Connect” tab
- Review the “Complete Placement Testing” portal
- Select the “View Available Test Results” button
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3. Complete Your Online UIC Orientation Modules (Launches November 1)
- Log into my.uic.edu
- Select the “UIC Connect” tab
- Review the “UIC Connect Progress to Enrollment” portlet
- Select “Online Orientation Modules”
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4. Register for an In-Person Orientation Date (Launches November 15)
Only after your placement test results are available and you’ve completed the Online Orientation Modules through UIC Connect, may you sign up for an Orientation program.
To schedule your Orientation program:
- Log into my.uic.edu
- Select the “UIC Connect” tab
- Review the “UIC Connect Progress to Enrollment” portlet
- Select “Sign Up for Orientation”
You will register for your Spring 2023 courses and be able to speak with an academic adviser at in-person Orientation.
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5. Send Final Transcripts and Any AP/IB/Dual Enrollment Credit to UIC
Send official high school and college transcripts, and AP/IB scores (if applicable) to UIC:
Office of Admissions and Records (MC 018)
University of Illinois Chicago
1200 W Harrison Street, Ste 1100 SSB
Chicago, IL 60607-7161This should include currently in-progress courses and final grades for all completed college-level and high school work.
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6. Activate and Check Your UIC Email Account
We encourage you to check your UIC email often as pertinent information about course availability, advising, or upcoming deadlines are usually communicated electronically.
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7. Learn More
Please consult the admissions packet for details on campus housing, tuition and fees, student health insurance, and financial aid.
Familiarize yourself with UIC Business by visiting Business Connect.
Transfer Students Pre-Orientation Checklist Heading link
Incoming transfer students are eligible to register for courses prior to participating in UIC’s Orientation Program. For the best course selection, it is strongly recommended that you register for courses as soon as possible. Please do not wait until orientation or until speaking with an academic advisor to register for classes. An advisor will assist you in making any necessary alterations to your schedule at in-person Orientation.
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1. Activate Your my.uic.edu Portal and Log In
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
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2. Complete Your Required Placement Tests (Launches October 27)
All students need to log in at my.uic.edu, search for “Placement Tests,” and complete the questionnaire that will identify any required or suggested placement tests.
To take tests:
- Log into my.uic.edu
- Select the “UIC Connect” tab
- Review the “Complete Placement Testing” portlet
- Select “Determine Required Placement Tests”
- Take time to accurately respond to the questionnaire
- If required, take the appropriate placement tests
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3. Complete Your Online UIC Orientation modules (Launches November 1)
Visit my.uic.edu and search for “Online Orientation.” You can complete the modules at your own pace and they do not have to be completed in one sitting.
- Log into my.uic.edu
- Select the “UIC Connect” tab
- Review the “UIC Connect Progress to Enrollment” portlet
- Select “Online Orientation Modules”
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4. Register for an In-Person Orientation Date (Launches November 15)
Only after your placement test results are available and you’ve completed the Online Orientation Modules through UIC Connect, may you sign up for an Orientation program.
To schedule your Orientation program:
- Log into my.uic.edu
- Select the “UIC Connect” tab
- Review the “UIC Connect Progress to Enrollment” portlet
- Select “Sign Up for Orientation”
You will register for your Spring 2023 courses* and be able to speak with an academic adviser at in-person Orientation.
*In a small subset of cases, transfer course articulations may not be completed prior to the beginning of the first semester of study. An academic adviser will notify you directly if this might be the case for you. If contacted for a syllabus, submit it for review to ensure your credit correctly applies. If your syllabus is not in English, it must be translated by a translation service. You can contact your consulate or embassy for translation service recommendations.
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5. Send Final College Transcripts and Any AP/IB/Dual Enrollment Credit to UIC
Having record of final transcripts and/or exam scores will greatly assist your academic advisor when reviewing your course selection at Orientation and help you to avoid accidental duplication of coursework.
Send official high school and college transcripts, and AP/IB scores (if applicable) to UIC:
Office of Admissions and Records (MC 018)
University of Illinois Chicago
1200 W Harrison Street, Ste 1100 SSB
Chicago, IL 60607-7161This should include currently in-progress courses and final grades for all completed college-level and high school work.
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6. Activate and Check Your UIC Email Account
We encourage you to check your UIC email often as pertinent information about course availability, advising, and upcoming deadlines is usually communicated electronically.
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7. Review Your Degree Audit
Your degree audit will provide you with an assessment of the coursework that you are bringing into UIC. This report will aid you in determining how your credit has transferred to UIC and how it applies toward your area of study.
To access your Degree Audit:
- Log into my.uic.edu
- Select the “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 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” Choose the audit you want to run
- 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 consider 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.
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8. Register for Classes
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 financial obligation to pay all assessed tuition and fees.
To Register for Courses:
- Log into my.uic.edu
- Review the “Welcome” tab
- Select “XE Registration/View Classes”
- Select “Register for Classes”
- Select “Term” and select “Continue”
- Complete the Registration Agreement
For additional step-by-step instructions on how to register, visit the Office of the Registrar website.
Please register in advance of Orientation. For assistance with the registration process, e-mail the Registration Help Line at registration@uic.edu.
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9. Learn More
Please consult the admissions packet for details on campus housing, tuition and fees, student health insurance, and financial aid.
Familiarize yourself with UIC Business by visiting Business Connect.
Business Orientation for Readmission and Online BBA Students Heading link
UIC Business Orientation Process for Readmission & Online BBA students
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Readmission Students*
- Orientation is not required of Readmit students.
- Upon placing your Intent to Enroll, you will receive an email with next steps on how to schedule an academic advising appointment.
- Your adviser will help you to register for your courses.
*Online BBA students should follow the BBA Online directions, found in the section below.
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Online BBA Students
Newly admitted students in the online track of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program are required to complete a separate online orientation session. This orientation session is offered in a different platform and covers important information specific to online BBA students.
Admitted students can expect to receive an email from their academic advisor with a link to register for upcoming sessions.
Online BBA students should not complete any on-campus orientation sessions required for on-campus students.
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Student Experience Heading link
Countdown to Commencement with Student Speakers Sahil Tripurana and Jennifer Hernández
Sahil Tripurana, BS IDS ’23, and Jennifer Hernández, MBA ’23, will deliver one-of-a-kind speeches to their fellow graduates during the upcoming ceremony on May 5. “The quality of the speeches we received made selecting this year’s student speakers a difficult choice. Ultimately, Sahil and Jennifer were chosen because their words moved the selection committee the most, and graduates will feel inspired by their words of wisdom. The Class of 2023 is going to thoroughly enjoy these speeches,” said Joey Maman, Lead Academic Advisor, Student Involvement.