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What is the name of UIC's Mascot?
What is the add/drop period?
The first two weeks of every Spring and Fall term when a student can change their schedule in their own via XE Registration
Who can help you change your major?
An LAS Major Advisor
When can a student change their LAS major?
In Fall of year 2, when meeting with a LAS Major Advisor.
Which of your advisors are you stuck with until you graduate?
Me, your general advisor.
The name of the major event at the start of every Fall and Spring that is clutch for building community and finding clubs and orgs
The Involvement Fair
The deadline to late drop a class every Fall and Spring is...
Week 10
A major in English will allow you to work in what industry?
Any industry, because your major is not a dictator of what career you can and cannot have
Mandatory First Year Advising happens when and with who?
Fall and Spring semester of year one with General Advising
What is the best way to connect with Kaylena after today?
1. Tuesday drop in hours 8:30-11:30 and 1-4 via iadvise
2. schedule an appointment when you have 30 minutes worth of content to cover
3. send her an email (may be referred to option 1 or 2)
What resources are free to you at UIC?
All of them! MSLC, Writing Center, Counseling Center, Wellness Center, Commuter Center, LARES, ACE, Burnham Hall tutoring, career advising... everything except housing and parking!
What is a degree audit and where can I get one?
A degree audit is your unofficial UIC transcript and you can find it in your my.uic.edu under "uAchieve for students"
What percentage of students change their major at some point?
Nearly 70%! It is SO normal
I am struggling in all my classes but it is past the week 10 deadline, what should I do?
1. Talk to your instructors
2. Use drop in hours to talk to Kaylena
3. Submit a Term Withdraw before end of week 15
A class I want to take is not showing on XE registration or is full already, help!
If it is full, you should register for an alternative Kaylena suggested and then:
1. check XE registration regularly (they some times open more seats without telling anyone)
2. set up Open Seat notifications so you are notified if another student drops the class before the end of the add/drop
Name 4 UIC resources your team has used
Answers vary
How do I know when I register each term and if I have any holds?
1. log into my.uic.edu
2. select XE registration
3. select prepare for registration (typically available about week 8 of the current term)
How many undergrad majors does UIC offer?
95, 42 are in our college!
We have 10 college at UIC
I want to take classes over the summer, what should I do?
1. take a deep breath, it's still too early
2. talk to fin aid
3. use Transferology.com to look up how CC classes transfer
4. attend your spring MFA to talk to Kaylena about it
If I complete a single degree I need ___ credits to graduate, and if I complete a double degree I need ____ credits to graduate
120; 150
The number of undergrad students at UIC Fall 2025
Total enrollment for Fall 2025 is 35,869, an increase of 5.8% from the previous year
Why is 15 the recommended number of hours, if I just need 12 for FAFSA?
120 total credits/8 semesters (read: 4 years) = 15 credits per term.
tl;dr 15 per terms means a 4 year graduation
note that this does not take into account graduating early, AP/IB/dual enrollment credits, or summer school which is optional.
How can a student transfer out of LAS to another UIC college like nursing, business, or engineering?
It's not guaranteed, but you would want to know their ICT requirements are and then chat with Kaylena about a backup plan in LAS
How might I spend my winter break to set myself up for a successful spring term?
Rest, relax, fill your social cup with family and friends...
And order books, input your schedule on your calendar, research time management strategies, conduct informational interviews, save up money from work, etc.
What were my majors and how do I use them?
Psychology and Criminology, I use neither in any tangible way