The African American Cultural Center

On Campus Resources (Academic or Other)

African-American Studies The Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago is a vibrant department that includes an undergraduate program and faculty from numerous disciplines.

Centers for Diversity
Six growing Centers for Diversity are dedicated to fostering greater acceptance and understanding, ensuring that students make the most of their experiences at UIC.

CHANCE
The Office of School Relations and the CHANCE Learning Center (CLC) in collaboration with both on and off campus partners provides access for its students to the following: Academic Skills Builders courses, tutoring services (face-to-face and web-based), peer-to-peer mentors, specialized seminars and workshops. We also offer access to professionals who provide programs tailored to improve and enhance students’ academic and professional profiles, technology training and assistance, and cultural enrichment opportunities.

Gender & Women's Studies
GWS is an interdisciplinary department founded on the notion that students learn by doing and engaging the world.Many of our students and faculty are involved in public policy work and social justice and arts initiatives that relate to gender justice, women's well being and human rights and feminist ideals.