Students

Certificate Orientation Information

Welcome to the College of Nursing at UIC and congratulations on your recent acceptance. As a new student, you join one of the largest and most prestigious sources of nursing leadership in Illinois and beyond. Students come to UIC College of Nursing to ‘learn from and with the best' – to connect locally and globally with top notch practicing, academic, and scientific nursing and healthcare leaders.

As one of the nation's leading colleges of nursing, UIC offers an excellent education with the nation's best nursing leaders as your teachers. You will be surrounded by energetic and supportive peers, receive personal and professional guidance, as well as have outstanding clinical experiences.

Prior to classes starting students can view the student handbook to become familiar with College of Nursing Policies

Following are items and forms that you will need to complete before the start of classes.

Enrollment Confirmation & Tuition Deposit

In order to secure your admission for the semester, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $100 is required. Checks should be made out to UIC College of Nursing and the funds will be directly credited to your account. The deposit is due within two weeks of your notice of acceptance from the College of Nursing and should be submitted along with a confirmation of enrollment form below.

Semester	Format
Enrollment Confirmation & Tuition Deposit	PDF	Word

 

Immunization and CPR Requirements

Illinois state law requires proof of certain immunizations for students in most situations. The policy and contact information are available at the Office of Medical Immunization Records . It is important that you read this information carefully as registration for future terms is not allowed if you are not in compliance at that time.

In addition, the College of Nursing requires other immunization documentation prior to starting courses:

Semester	Format
Know Your Immunization Requirements	PDF	PowerPoint
University Immunization Form	PDF	n/a
CON Proof of Immunity	PDF	Word
Titer Order Form	PDF	Word
CPR Certification	PDF	Word

 

Registration/Advising

Registration, including changes to any existing registration, begins a number of months before the term and continues through the first official ten days of the term. During the registration period, all registration activity is done by the student using Student Self-Service, which may be accessed from UIC Web For Student . When attempting to register, if you receive an error message directly pertaining to the class or section you are requesting, consult with the department offering the course as an override may need to be input into the system to allow you to continue to register. Once the override has been added you still have to register for the course in Student Self-Service. If you receive an error message that you do not understand, consult the Registration Help Line at (312) 996-8600.

Before you can register for classes, you will need to establish your NetID and Enterprise ID. You will need a Net ID to access campus-specific sites and services such as your UIC e-mail account and Blackboard. You will need an EnterpriseID to access the university-wide administrative system. For example, you will use your Enterprise ID to register for classes, make address changes, access your student account, review grades, and request transcripts. Instructions for establishing these IDs can be found on UIC Web for Student

You will not be able to register until you receive your official acceptance letter from the Graduate College of the University. This letter is usually sent 2-3 weeks after you receive your College of Nursing acceptance.

Before registering you must meet with your advisor to develop a program plan. After meeting with your advisor they will remove an “advising hold” that has been put on your account that will prevent you from registering (it takes 24 hours to remove the hold).

If you have completed all of these steps are are still having problems registering please contact con@uic.edu

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois . The tuition and fee schedule at UIC is fairly elaborate so it is important to understand what your charges will be, as well as your payment obligations. This information is available from the Office of Admissions and Records website .

University Insurance

All registered students are automatically enrolled in CampusCare Health Insurance. There is no enrollment form to complete. Students with equivalent health insurance coverage can opt out of the CampusCare Program by submitting the online Waiver Form within designated time frames. The form only needs to be submitted once while you attend UIC.

 

Get Your Photo ID (i-Card)

The i-Card is the official identification card of the University for students, staff and faculty. It is important to obtain the i-Card and carry it with you at all times. The i-Card is needed to enter certain labs and buildings, for access to certain student-related events and services, and to check material out of the library.

Once you have registered for a course you may obtain your i-Card . This should be done as soon as possible following your registration. You will need to bring a print-out of your registration and either a driver's license, state ID card, or passport to the i-Card Office. Complete information, including locations, is available from the i-Card Office .

Regional students will complete this step at their orientation.