Summer College at UIC | Programs
The Summer College offers a wide variety of programs for participants across the campus. To REGISTER select a program.
- Summer Enrichment Writing Workshop
- Summer Enrichment Mathematics Workshop
- Summer Enrichment Chemistry Workshop
- The Academic Center for Excellence College Reading for Success
- College of Architecture and the Arts Summer Program in the Arts
- Asian American Mentor Program (AAMP)
- College of Business Administration - Career Adventures in Business
- College of Engineering Minority Engineering Recruiting & Retention
Program(MERRP) PREP-ME Summer Workshop - Kinesiology and Nutrition: Summer Exploration & Transition
- Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES)
Summer Transition and Enrichment Program (STEP) - TRIO/African American Academic Network Summer Academic Learning
Community -
President's Award Program PAP Seminar 101: The Summer College Experience
Orientation
Summer College students will be excused from class meetings to attend Orientation.
Summer Enrichment Writing Workshop
Program description
The Summer Enrichment Writing Workshop (SEWW) gives incoming freshmen placed into a preparatory writing course the opportunity to sharpen their writing skills before coming to UIC in the fall. Students will write papers in two different genres; brush up on their grammar, note-taking, critical reading, and study skills; and learn all about the drafting and revising process that's crucial to success in English 160. Those who placed into ENGL 071, ENGL 070, or ESL 060 as a result of the Writing Placement Exam will have the chance to petition for a higher course placement through compiling writing portfolio at the end of the five weeks. You'll have the chance to get to know your instructors, gain experience in the writing you'll be doing in your first year, and get familiar with UIC so that you'll come to campus in the fall fully equipped to succeed!
Program Dates
June 18 - July 19, 2012
Program Days and Times
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. to noon
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Who should register?
Incoming freshmen who were placed into ENGL 071, ENGL 070, or ESL 060 through their Writing Placement Exam are eligible to take the workshop for the opportunity to receive a higher course placement.
Contact Information:
Aaron Krall
Department of English
University Hall, Room 2005
Chicago, IL 60607
(312)355-2776
Summer Enrichment Mathematics Workshop
Program Description
The Math Workshop focuses on improving students' conceptual understanding and skills in beginning and intermediate Algebra. The math workshop is offered to students at no cost; however, students will be required to purchase the accompanying textbook access code for approximately $100. Access codes or textbooks will be available in the UIC Bookstore on the first day of the workshop.
Math requirements for UIC students vary by college and major. Many incoming freshmen do not place in a math course that carries credit towards graduation. For these students, UIC requires either one or both of a two-semester sequence of preparatory courses in mathematics, Math 075 Elementary Mathematics and/or Math 090 Intermediate Algebra. The Summer Enrichment Math Workshop is an intensive five-week program that was developed for students who need more preparation in mathematics before enrolling in math courses that are required by their major.
Program Dates
June 18 - July 19, 2012
Program Days and Times
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. - noon
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Who should register?
Eligibility is based on the results of the required ALEKS UIC Placement Test, or you can choose to participate if you have an ACT Math sub-score of 22 or less.
Contact Information:
Florencio Diaz
UIC Department of Math Statistics and Computer Science
SEO 336, MC 249
Chicago, IL 60607
(312)996-3055
fdiaz4@uic.edu
Summer Enrichment Chemistry Workshop
Program Description
The summer enrichment chemistry program at UIC will serve as an introduction to chemistry and as a review of basic chemistry concepts for those who have previously had a formal chemistry course. This course is designed to introduce students to the world of chemistry and to master problem solving techniques, in order to prepare them for the General College Chemistry I (Chem 112). Students who enroll for this program should be aware of the fast pace and intense problem solving and study habits the course will require.
Program Dates
June 18 - July 19, 2012
Program Days and Times
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. - noon or
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Who should register?
Students who place into Chemistry 101 are eligible to register.
Contact Information:
William Modey
The Academic Center for Excellence College Reading for Success
Program Description
Welcome to an introductory course for college level reading. This class teaches the fundamentals of college-level reading and analysis for students making the transition from high school to UIC. Learning how to master college level reading material requires a great deal of work and effort. The goal of this course is to provide the student with the tools and techniques necessary for learning how to actively engage with and master the complexities of college level essays and articles. It also provides the student the opportunity to practice their reading skills in a class room environment that is both friendly and dynamic. The teaching method for this course employs the use of open dialogue and focused discussion. The reading assignments vary in subject matter and disciplines to help introduce students to a variety of topics for discussion. Reading material will include scholarly essays and some college textbook excerpts. At the end of the course, the student will be better prepared to begin the transition from high school to college level reading and to do so with both confidence and competence.
Program Dates
June 18 - July 19, 2012
Program Days and Times
Monday-Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday at 10:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Who should register?
Open to all students, but space is limited.
Contact Information:
The Academic Center for Excellence College Reading for Success
2900 SSB
1200 W. Harrison Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312)413-0031
jwood12@uic.edu
https://www.uic.edu/depts/ace
College of Architecture and the Arts Summer Program in the Arts
Program Description
THINKING, DRAWING, MOVING, MAKINGThe School of Art & Design, the School of Architecture, and The Department of Theatre and Music jointly conduct an intensive five-week immersion studio for incoming freshmen who will enter the College of Architecture and the Arts and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Fall 2012. Space permitting, students from other UIC colleges will be accommodated.
Program Dates
June 18 - July 20, 2012
Program Days and Times
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Who should register?
The workshop is free and open to admitted freshmen in the School of Art & Design, the School of Architecture or the Department of Theatre and Music programs in Fall 2012. This summer Students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will also be eligible.
Contact Information:
Neal J. McCollam
College of Architecture and the Arts
Summer Program in the Arts
UIC Theater
L017 EPSAW MC 255
1044 West Harrison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607-7130
(312)996-3991
nealmac@uic.edu
http://theatreandmusic.aa.uic.
Asian American Mentor Program (AAMP)
Program Description
The Asian American Mentor Program provides incoming first-year students enrolled in Summer College with peer mentors who will show you around, give you tips for college success, and connect you with campus resources. Students who join AAMP in the summer will also continue on with their mentors in the fall when there will be AAMP workshops, activities, and events. AAMP small groups hold social activities on and off-campus. It's a great way to ease the transition from high school to college at UIC!
Program Dates
Thursdays
June 21 - July 19, 2012
Location
Program Days and Times
Weekly activities will not conflict with the other Summer College workshops.
Who should register?
Students enrolled in a Summer College program who self-identify as Asian American and/or Pacific Islander are eligible to sign up for AAMP. Ethnic backgrounds may include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Thai, and Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islanders, and more.
Contact Information:
Jeffrey Alton
Asian American Mentor Program
101 Taft Hall (MC 203)
826 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312)413-9569
jalton@uic.edu
http://www.uic.edu/depts/aarcc/peergeninfo.html
College of Business Administration - Career Adventures in Business
Program Description
Explore ways in which obtaining a business degree can enhance your personal professional goals while being informed of opportunities for professional growth and career enhancement. Be an early stand out as you matriculate into the College of Business Administration.
Program Dates
June 19 - July 17, 2012
Program Days and Times
Tuesdays
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Who should register?
Must be accepted into the College of Business Administration for Fall 2012. It is preferred that you participate in a university/college orientation program prior to taking this course.
Contact Information:
John Anderson
College of Business Summer College Director
1118 University Hall M/C 065
Chicago, IL 60607
(312)996-3251
jand@uic.edu
College of Engineering Minority Engineering Recruiting & Retention
Program(MERRP) PREP-ME Summer Workshop
Program Description
The College of Engineering Minority Engineering Recruitment & Retention Program (MERRP) mission is to assist underrepresented Black, Latino/Latina and American Indian students in earning degrees in the engineering professions. MERRP services focus on augmenting students' requisite skills in academic subjects and enhancing the undergraduate experience. The MERRP PREP-ME (Preparation for Majoring in Engineering) Workshop creates a positive, motivating, welcoming classroom and program environment for students through a mathematics (pre-calculus) review and covering fundamental concepts of engineering, plus a culturally focused and enriching interaction with corporate sponsors during the five-week session. To familiarize students with UICs institutional structure and campus personnel of the College of Engineering, technical and academic resources are introduced throughout the summer session.
Program Dates
June 18 - July 19, 2012
Program Days and Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Who should register?
All freshmen admitted to the College of Engineering should take placement test prior to applying to PREP-ME.
Contact Information:
College of Engineering Minority Engineering Recruiting & Retention Program(MERRP) PREP-ME Summer Workshop
UIC College of Engineering (MC159)
Gerald A. Smith, Associate Director of Minority Affairs
851 South Morgan Street, 1232 SEO
Chicago, Illinois 60607
(312)996-2201
gasmith@uic.edu
https://www.uic.edu/depts/enga/merrp/index.html
Kinesiology and Nutrition: Summer Exploration & Transition
Program Description
Kinesiology and Nutrition Summer Exploration & Transition is a five-week summer program to prepare incoming freshmen for the challenges of successfully completing a pre-health degree in the College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS). KN SET will facilitate a student's transition from high school to college through weekly workshops that offer academic preparation, career exploration, and social/networking opportunities organized by the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact with other health affiliated colleges at the university.
Program Dates
June 19 - July 17, 2012
Program Days and Times
Tuesdays
9:00am – 3:00pm
Some Summer College events will fall outside our Tuesday program. Those details will be provided upon acceptance to the program.
Who should register?
The program is limited to first time in college Freshman who have been admitted to the College of Applied Health Sciences.
Contact Information:
Physical Education Building (PEB)
901 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
(312)413-5656
Viviana Kabbabe-Thompson
vkt@uic.edu
www.ahs.uic.edu/kn
Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES)
Summer Transition and Enrichment Program (STEP)
Program Description
LARES STEP prepares Latino students for the intensity of college level work and introduces them to the culture of higher education and its increased expectations. STEP creates a positive and welcoming classroom and program environment. The five-week program consists of a mathematics (pre-calculus) review, a culturally focused and enriching writing and reading practice, and academic and personal guidance that can sustain them through their undergraduate education. This program is offered to students at no cost; however, for mathematics, students will be required to purchase access to MyMathLab for approximately $100. Writing and reading materials will be available to you online at no cost.
Program Dates
The program begins on Monday, June 18, 2012 and ends on Thursday, July 19, 2012.
Program Days and Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Who should register?
Priority is given to incoming Latino freshmen students admitted to UIC. Other students who would like to participate may apply for consideration on a case-by-case basis and are allowed to enroll as space allows.
Students, who have placed into ENGL 071, ENGL 070, or ESL 060 and/or Math 070, or Math 090, have the opportunity to receive a higher course placement in English and/or Math by completing the STEP program.
Contact Information:
Onintze Zenarutzabeitia Pikatza
Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) Summer Transition and Enrichment Program (STEP)
Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) Program
Suite 2640, Student Services Building
1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607
(312)996-3356
onintze@uic.edu
www.lares.uic.edu
TRIO/African American Academic Network
Summer Academic Learning Community
Program Description
The Summer Academic Learning Community (SALC) at the University of Illinois at Chicago is a collaboration between the TRIO/Academic Support Program (TRIO/ASP) and the African American Academic Network (AAAN). SALC is an intensive five-week program that makes a lifetime of difference for its participants. It is tuition-free and materials are provided by SALC. Students who take part in the college-level skill building workshops have the opportunity to:
• Potentially advance to a higher level mathematics course prior to the Fall 2012 semester by retaking the placement exam.
• Create a social network of peers, staff and faculty.
• Ensure all financial aid and housing documentation is complete and submitted.
• Participate in free cultural events and/or leadership building activities.
We will accept applications until all slots are filled. Applications are not considered complete if you have not completed the University placement tests for mathematics.
Program Dates
June 18- July 19, 2012
Program Days and Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Who should register?
Math Eligibility is based on:
UIC Math placement test results
(must place in either Math 075 or Math 090)
Contact Information:
TRIO/African American Academic Network Summer Academic Learning Community
Simeko Washington
1200 W. Harrison, Suite 2720
Fax: (312) 996-9298
(312)996-5046
http://www.uic.edu/depts/trio/
President's Award Program
PAP Seminar 101: The Summer College Experience
Program Description
This fun and interactive two-day seminar will introduce President's Award Program Scholars to the university's community and culture. The seminar will cover the President's Award Program's expectations and requirements. Discussions will include the high school-to-college transition, what it's really like to study at a world-class research university and wellness. An Amazing Race is scheduled each Wednesday. So bring your running shoes!
PAP Scholars are required to attend the following Summer College events: Lecture and Lunch on Monday, June 25 and the Seminar & Lunch on Monday, July 9 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Lunch will be held in the Quad. Attendance will be taken at each event.
Students who plan to enroll in the LARES-STEP program as well should contact Mary Fleming Hughes for registration information.
Program Dates
Session 1: June 18 and June 20
Session 2: June 25 and June 27
Session 3: July 2 and July 3
Session 4: July 9 and July 11
Session 5: July 16 and July 18
Program Days and Times
Sessions 1, 2, 4 and 5: Mondays and Wednesdays
Session 3: Monday and Tuesday
All sessions meet from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Who should register?
Available for students designated as PAP Scholars only.
PAP Seminar 101 is mandatory for students who receive a President's Award Scholarship for 2012 and designated a PAP Scholar. Students should register and attend one of the sessions listed. PAP Scholars may participate in other Summer College programs. Students designated as PAP Honors will participate in a Summer College Experience in the Honors College.
Contact Information:
Mary Fleming-Hughes
2180 SSB
1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312)996-6421
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/degree_progress/pap.html