Student Development Services

• Before Orientation
  • Checklist
  • Placement Testing
  • Dates & Schedule
  • Fee Information
  • Date Change or Cancellation
  • Special Requests
  • Transfer International
• On the Day of Orientation
  • Driving Directions
  • Transportation
• After Orientation
  • Welcome Week
  • Fee payment
• Useful Links
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Become an Orientation Leader
  • Frequently Requested Phone Numbers
  • Orientation Fee Discount Request Form
  • Student Life Guide
  • UIC Connect

Orientation Checklist

Step 1: Activate NetID AND EnterpriseID

When activated, your ACCC NetID and common password allow you to access university computers, create GoogleApps@UIC resources use Blackboard and purchase discounted software. Use that same NetID and common password to access the UIC Portal at my.uic.edu. The portal is a fully customizable environment and is home to UIC course registration, grades, financial records, announcements, and the campus event calendar. Go to ACCC’s accounts page at accounts.accc.uic.edu and follow the “How to Get Your UIC NetID and Common Password” document to get started.

Step 2: Activate Your Portal Account

Please follow the instructions under “First Time Portal Users” to activate your portal account before logging into my.UIC. UIC Connect is a tab in my.UIC. We encourage you to visit the site regularly to check your messages and obtain new information.

Step 3: Log into my.uic

To access UIC Connect, please go to: my.UIC.edu and log into my.UIC.

Step 4: Schedule and Take Placement Test

If you need to take placement tests, you must do so at least two weeks prior to your orientation date. Placement tests are scheduled in UIC Connect. Visit my.UIC.edu. Log into my.UIC and select the “UIC Connect” tab. Click on the “Placement Test Reservation” link under “My Links” on the “My College” page.

Step 5: Schedule Orientation

Log into my.UIC.edu to make your reservation or call the Orientation Program at (312) 996-3271. If one or both of your parents plan on attending the Parent Orientation Program, please make their reservations at the time you register.

Step 6: Complete e-CHUG

Prior to attending orientation you will be required to complete the online e-CHUG assessment.

Step 7: PLAN TO BRING...

• A government-issued photo ID, such as driver’s license, state ID, or passport. For questions regarding alternate forms of identification, contact Jessica Stewart at (312) 996-3100 or Blanca Nieves at (312) 996-3356.
• Comfortable walking shoes. We recommend avoiding open-toed and heeled shoes.
• . Money for miscellaneous expenses, such as university souvenirs and snacks
• Your NetID, EnterpriseID, and password information
  

Step 8: ATTEND ORIENTATION

Please arrive no later than 7:45 am at the appropriate location on the date of your scheduled program.

Step 9: MAKE ORIENTATION FEE PAYMENT

Expect to be charged the orientation fee on your university account shortly after you reserve a date. If you have scheduled your date and have not yet been charged, please still attend your program. There is no need to pay on-site for orientation; an online statement will be made
available through your UIC student account.

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