University of Illinois Chicago Parent & Family Guide

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UIC Academic Resources Library

Honors College

The Richard J. Daley Library has books and electronic materials, computers, printers and more for study in the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and engineering. Librarians can help students find information for classes and meet with them about research papers and projects. Many resources are also located on the Richard J. Daley Library website and are available 24/7.

The Honors College is a community of students seeking extra intellectual academic challenges, campus engagement, and leadership experiences. All UIC students can apply to be in the Honors College as long as their UIC cumulative GPA is a 3.4/4.0 and they have at least four semesters left before graduation.

The IDEA Commons is a state-of-the-art, collaborative learning environment with technology and research materials as well as a café! The IDEA Commons is a suitable area for individual and group study, tutoring, and reference consultations and research. Hours, programs, services, and access to group study spaces may be subject to change in accordance with public health and University safety guidelines. 312-996-2724 | library.uic.edu

Tutoring UIC offers a wide variety of tutoring services to help your student achieve their academic goals. All tutoring is offered for free to UIC students unless otherwise indicated. You can search for tutoring by unit, subject, or by course, and find both peer tutors and staff tutors. tutoring.uic.edu

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After their first year, all Honors College students are assigned a Faculty Fellow within their field of study. They will meet at least once per semester to review academic progress and decide on an honors activity. The Fellow acts as a mentor and offers academic advice to the student. In addition to a Faculty Fellow, Honors College students also have an assigned Honors Advisor who helps track the overall progress of the student throughout their time at UIC. hcollege@uic.edu | honors.uic.edu

Undergraduate Research As a research-intensive university, UIC offers a variety of opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research and creative inquiry endeavors. Undergraduate research opportunities are available in virtually every department on campus. The Office of Undergraduate Research serves as an information and support hub to help students get involved in—and get the

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