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, Design, and the Arts Summer Program in the Arts
- Asian American Mentor Program (AAMP)
- UIC Business Summer College Prep
- 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) Leaders Summer Program
- TRIO/African American Academic Network Summer Academic Learning Community
- President's Award Program PAP Academy 101: The Summer College Experience
- Latino Health Science Enrichment Program Track III (LaHSEP)
- Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Blacks: Building Critical Thinking and Engagement Skills
Orientation
Summer College students will be excused from class meetings to attend Orientation.
1. 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 24 - July 25, 2013
Program Days and Times
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location
First Day
On the first day of workshop, please check in at the Writing Center on the first floor of Grant Hall thirty minutes before your scheduled class time. We will have signs posted to help you find Grant Hall. At the Writing Center, we will introduce you to your instructor, help you find your classroom, and give you your course materials. Be sure to bring a notebook and pen. Parking information is here.
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.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time(s): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Contact Information
Aaron Krall
Department of English
University Hall, Room 2003
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-413-2243
Email: akrall@uic.edu
2. 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 24 - July 25, 2013
Program Days and Times
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
First Day
On the first day of workshop, please check in at the Writing Center on the first floor of Grant Hall thirty minutes before your scheduled class time. We will have signs posted to help you find Grant Hall. At the Writing Center, we will introduce you to your instructor, and help you find your classroom. Be sure to bring a notebook and pen. Parking information is here.
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.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time(s): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Time(s): 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Contact Information
Florencio Diaz
UIC Department of Math Statistics and Computer Science
SEO 336, MC 249
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-996-3055
Email: fdiaz4@uic.edu
3. Summer Enrichment Chemistry Workshop
Program Description
The summer enrichment chemistry workshop is a 5-week intensive engagement focusing on foundational skills needed to succeed in General College Chemistry. The workshop will teach students topics such as; the mole concept and stoichiometry, the behavior of gases, acid-base theory, chemical equilibrium, and aqueous chemistry.
Program Dates
June 24 - July 26, 2013
Program Days and Times
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
First Day
On the first day of workshop, please check in at the Writing Center on the first floor of Grant Hall thirty minutes before your scheduled class time. We will have signs posted to help you find Grant Hall. At the Writing Center, we will introduce you to your instructor, and help you find your classroom. Be sure to bring a notebook and pen. Parking information is here.
Who Should Register?
Students who have taken the chemistry placement test and did not qualify for direct placement into General College Chemistry I (Chem 112), but qualified to enroll in Preparatory Chemistry (Chem 101), on the basis of their placement test scores.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time(s): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Time(s): 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Contact Information
William Modey
Department of Chemistry
845 W Taylor Street
MC 111
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-413-1516
Email: wkmodey@uic.edu
4. The Academic Center for Excellence College Reading for Success
Program Description
College Reading for Success (CRS) focuses on helping incoming freshman students to strengthen their reading skills and strategies in order to maximize their learning experience and academic performance at UIC. To this end, the course addresses topics such as (1) critical thinking as it applies to reading of college-level essays, articles, and textbooks; (2) interpreting persuasive and informational texts; (3) identifying thesis and purpose statements and evaluating supporting information; (4) recognizing the use of logical, emotional, and ethical appeals; (5) understanding the uses of textual elements such as summaries, format features, visual aids, source documentation, glossaries, and indexes; and (6) developing a mature vocabulary in order to fully understand college-level texts and engage in academic discourse. Students in CRS are expected to carefully complete reading assignments and actively participate in class discussions focusing on the readings and related matters. The course involves no formal grading of student performance; however, class attendance will be recorded, and self-assessment quizzes will be administered to help students gauge their own progress in enhancing their reading skills. Many assigned readings will be documents on the World Wide Web. Therefore, students will need reliable Internet access in order to complete some out-of-class reading assignments.
Program Dates
June 24 - July 26, 2013
Program Days and Times
Monday and Wednesday
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
First Day
Who Should Register?
Open to all students, but space is limited.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
Time(s): 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Time(s): 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Contact Information
Jermaine Woodard
The Academic Center for Excellence College Reading for Success
2900 SSB
1200 W. Harrison Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-413-0031
Email: jwood12@uic.edu
Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/ace
5. College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts Summer Program in the Arts
Program Description
THINKING, DRAWING, MOVING, MAKING. The 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 2013. Space permitting, students from other UIC colleges will be accommodated.
Program Dates
June 24 - July 26, 2013
Program Days and Times
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location
First Day
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 2013. This summer Students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will also be eligible.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time(s): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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
Phone: 312-996-3991
Email: nealmac@uic.edu
Website: http://theatreandmusic.aa.uic.edu/
6. 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
June 27 - July 25, 2013
Program Days and Times
Thursday
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Weekly activities will not conflict with the other Summer College workshops.
Location
First Day
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.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Contact Information
Jeffrey Alton
Asian American Mentor Program
101 Taft Hall (MC 203)
826 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-413-9569
Email: jalton@uic.edu
7. UIC Business Summer College Prep
Program Description
The UIC Business Summer College Program is designed for incoming students to cultivate the skills, habits and knowledge needed for success in their first year of college and beyond.
The program is designed to provide opportunities for students who seek them - navigating the University, academic assistance, successful study habits, enrichment activities, and leadership development, career assessment - free of charge to students who may not have had access to college preparation courses or workshops in high school.
The ultimate goal is to provide a program that produce outcomes that matter - good grades, increased school engagement, love of learning, understanding of community responsibilities, access to high quality academics, support programs, and scholarship opportunities.
Program Dates
June 24 - July 26, 2013
Program Days and Times
Tuesday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location
First Day
Who Should Register?
Students who are first generation college students. Students who may want extra preparation for college success learning techniques for academic, professional and ultimately, career success during their time here at UIC Business.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Tuesdays
Time(s): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Contact Information
Angela Prazza Winters
601 S. Morgan St.
11th Floor University Hall
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-996-2700
Email: prazza@uic.edu
Website: http://business.uic.edu/
8. 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 24 - July 25, 2013
Program Days and Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
First Day
Location
Who Should Register?
All freshmen admitted to the College of Engineering should take placement test prior to applying to PREP-ME.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Monday - Thursday
Time(s): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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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
Phone: 312-996-2201
Email: gasmith@uic.edu
9. 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 24 - July 26, 2013
Program Days and Times
Tuesday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Some Summer College events will fall outside our Tuesday program. Those details will be provided upon acceptance to the program.
Location
First Day
Who Should Register?
The program is limited to first time in college Freshman who have been admitted to the College of Applied Health Sciences.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Tuesdays
Time(s): 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Contact Information
Viviana Kabbabe-Thompson
Director of Academic Support and Advising Program
Physical Education Building (PEB)
901 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 312-413-5656
Email: vkt@uic.edu
Website: http://www.ahs.uic.edu/asap/
10. Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) Leaders Summer Program
Program Description
The LARES Leaders Summer Program is designed to enrich the student's college experience. To encourage participants to become active members of the UIC community and the community at large, emphasis is placed on civic engagement and leadership development. Program participants will gain skills to aide in their transition to college, receive an introduction to the academic environment, and network with other students. Through this program, students will also interact with Latino leaders on campus, they will be introduced to community leaders and organizations engaging in civic engagement around Latino policy issues, and they will be provided with an opportunity to strengthen their relationship with LARES academic advisors.
Program Dates
June 24, 2013 - June 28, 2013
Program Days and Times
Monday through Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
First Day
Who Should Register?
LARES Leaders Summer Program is open to Latino students from any college/major that are interested in civic engagement and leadership development.
To qualify for the program, students need to have taken UIC placement exams and placed in college level English 160 and Math 121 or above.
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Monday - Friday
Time(s): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Contact Information
Onintze Zenarutzabeitia Pikatza
Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) Program
Suite 2640, Student Services Building
1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Phone: 312-996-3356
Email: onintze@uic.edu
Website: http://www.lares.uic.edu/
11. TRIO/African American Academic Network Summer Academic Learning Community
Program Description
The Summer Academic Learning Community (SALC) 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 this program will have the opportunity to:
- Potentially advance to a higher level mathematics course.
- Create a social network of peers, staff and faculty.
- Ensure all financial aid and housing documentation are completed and submitted.
- Participate in cultural events and/or leadership building activities.
- Receive a free math textbook upon successful completion of the SALC program and placement into a college-credit bearing math course.
Applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. Applications are not considered complete if you have not completed the University placement tests for mathematics.
Program Dates
June 24 - July 25, 2013
Program Days and Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location
First Day
Who Should Register?
Math Eligibility is based on:
UIC Math placement test results (must place in either Math 075 or Math 090)
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Monday - Thursday
Time(s): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Contact Information
TRIO/African American Academic Network Summer Academic Learning Community
1200 W. Harrison, Suite 2720
Fax: (312) 996-9298
Phone: 312-996-5046
Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/trio/
12. President's Award Program (PAP) and Principal's Scholars Program (PSP) PAP Academy 101: The Summer College Experience
Program Description
The PAP/PSP Academy 101 is a fun and interactive two-day session to introduce President's Award Program Scholars and Principal's Scholars Program Scholars to the university's community and culture. The Academy will cover both the President's Award Program's and Principal's Scholars 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.
Program Dates
PAP/PSP Scholars register for and attend one of following sessions:
Session 1: June 24 and June 26
Session 2: July 1 and July 3
Session 3: July 8 and July 10
Session 4: July 15 and July 17
Session 5: July 22 and July 24
Program Days and Times
Mondays and Wednesdays
All sessions meet from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Please register for only one session. You are expected to attend both days of the session you register for. Attendance is mandatory to maintain scholarship eligibility.
Location
Lecture Center C4
First Day
Who Should Register?
All students designated PAP Scholars for Fall 2013 are required to register and attend one session of the PAP Academy 101.
Additional Requirements for PAP/PSP Academy 101:
PAP Scholars and PSP Scholars are also required to attend the following Summer College events: Lecture and Lunch on Monday, July 1 and the Seminar & Lunch on Monday, July 15, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be held in the Quad. Attendance will be taken at each event.
Registration
Day(s): Session 1: MONDAY June 24 and WEDNESDAY June 26
Time(s): 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Day(s): Session 2: MONDAY July 1 and WEDNESDAY July 3
Time(s): 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Day(s): Session 3: MONDAY, July 8 and TUESDAY, July 10
Time(s): 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Day(s): Session 4: MONDAY, July 15 and WEDNESDAY July 17
Time(s): 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Day(s): Session 5: July 22 and July 24
Time(s): 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Contact Information
Mary Fleming-Hughes
Associate Director
1200 West Harrison Street, (MC 080)
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Phone: 312-996-6421
Email: mfhughes@uic.edu
13. Latino Health Science Enrichment Program Track III (LaHSEP)
Program Description
The Hispanic Center of Excellence in Medicine (HCOE) in participation with the Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services program (LARES) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is offering a summer academic enrichment program for incoming first year pre-medicine students. This summer academic enrichment program provides participants the opportunity to engage in current research, develop English, Math, and Chemistry skills. Students will also learn more on college transition and resources on the UIC campus, as well as participate in hands on workshops.
Program Dates
June 24 - August 2, 2013
Program Days and Times
Monday through Friday
9:00am - 3:30pm
Location
First Day
Who Should Register?
Additional Requirements
Registration
Day(s): Monday - Friday
Time(s): 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Contact Information
Annette De La Torre
Program Coordinator Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE)
College of Medicine & Recruitment and Admissions
Counselor Latin American Recruitment and Educational
Services program (LARES)
Phone: 312-996-3356
Email: adelat2@uic.edu
14. Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Blacks: Building Critical Thinking and Engagement Skills
Program Description
The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Blacks in participation with Johari Jabir, Assistant Professor, Department of African American Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is offering a summer academic enrichment workshop to help students build critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. The workshop provides participants the opportunity to participate in a hands on workshop that includes a film, music, a lecture and discussion, and library tour of the Sierra Leone 'Commerce in Human Souls' Collection.
Program Date
July 16, 2013
Program Days and Times
Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Location
First Day
Who Should Register?
Additional Requirements
Registration
Contact Information
Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Blacks
Email: ccsb@uic.edu