Next Steps
Next Steps for First-Year Students
Admission Decisions: Admission Decisions will be released bi-monthly, from November through April.
Scholarships: The Honors College will contact admitted students regarding scholarship offers. If additional funding becomes available, we will reach out directly to individual students.
Intent to Enroll: If you have been admitted to the Honors College, your seat will automatically be reserved when you file your Intent to Enroll for UIC.
Honors College Immersion Day: Want to shadow a current Honors College student? The Honors College will host Immersion Days throughout the spring, where you can spend a day on-campus, attend classes with one of our Honors Ambassadors, and meet with one of our Honors advisors.
Placement Tests: All UIC students, including Honors College students, are required to take placement tests as indicated by your degree-granting college. You will need to complete your placement tests in order to register for your Honors orientation. You should plan to take your placement test. More information about what is needed will be forthcoming.
Online Orientation Modules: Completing the online orientation modules allows you to attend in-person orientation where you learn about campus and register for classes. More information about what is needed will be forthcoming.
New Student Orientation: You need to attend an in-person New Student Orientation program during the summer. There are several orientation dates reserved for Honors College students, where you will meet with advisors from both the Honors College and your degree-granting college.
We advise you to complete the orientation process early as that will allow you to have the largest variety of options for your class schedule for the Fall semester.
Bookmark this page for additional information about orientation and registration.
Next Steps for Transfer Students
To register for Honors Navigate and learn more about honors courses for the upcoming semester, please visit https://go.uic.edu/HonorsNavigate.
Honors Navigate, which is our mandatory orientation for newly admitted honors students. The Honors College advising team is excited to welcome you to our community of scholars and share important insight into navigating your Honors College experience at UIC. Navigate will include a walkthrough of the Honors College space, use of our computer lab to register for an honors course, and some honors college swag.
Contact us at Honors College Support or lkaczm2@uic.edu with any questions that you might have.
Next Steps for Current UIC Students
To register for Honors Navigate and learn more about honors courses for the upcoming semester, please visit https://go.uic.edu/HonorsNavigate.
Honors Navigate, which is our mandatory orientation for newly admitted honors students. The Honors College advising team is excited to welcome you to our community of scholars and share important insight into navigating your Honors College experience at UIC. Navigate will include a walkthrough of the Honors College space, use of our computer lab to register for an honors course, and some honors college swag.
Contact us at Honors College Support or lkaczm2@uic.edu with any questions that you might have.
Next Step For Fall 2025 First Year Students
UIC Honors College
Next Steps for First Years – Fall 2025
1: Online Orientation
To understand curriculum and registration requirements, watch the 5-minute Honors College First Year Student Guide video.
2: New Student Advising and Registration (NSAR)
A. Though you may register for any virtual or in-person NSAR date, Honors College Advisors will be present for consultation only on select dates, beginning the week of June 16. Students in the colleges below are expected to schedule their NSAR on the following dates, when possible:
– CBA: Thursday, June 26th (Business Scholars) or Thursday, July 17th
– CUPPA: Tuesday, July 15th
– EDU: TBD
– ENGR: Wednesday, June 18th , Wednesday, July 9th, or Wednesday, July 18th
– LAS: Monday, June 16th or Wednesday, July 16th
– SPH: TBD
Note: If you are a student participating in an AHS, CADA, or NURS online NSAR session, please message the Honors College via https://help.uic.edu/honors if you have any additional questions.
B. First year Honors College students will register for:
– HON 222 (CRN 42829) This registration is zero credit hours and represents your participation in the Honors College; it is not a “class” and has no meeting times or assignments.
– HON Core General Education course (3 credit hours) Descriptions available at https://honors.uic.edu/academics/courses.
– First Year Seminar (usually 1 credit hour) LAS students will register for HON 101; all other students register as recommended by your degree college. If recommended by your college, you may take the FYS in the Spring semester. Descriptions available at https://firstyearseminars.uic.edu.
3: In-Person Orientation
You are strongly encouraged to select between the Tuesday, June 17 Honors Only UIC Orientation, Tuesday, July 8 Honors Preferred UIC Orientation, or Thursday, July 17
Honors Preferred UIC Orientation. You may substitute another date if necessary for your schedule.
4: Honors College New Student Welcome
All incoming first-year students are expected to attend the Honors College New Student Welcome that will take place on Friday, August 22! More details to follow soon.
Need more info? – Find updated information at https://honors.uic.edu/admissions/new-student-information.
– Drop-In Virtual Advising will be available on summer Fridays, 11 am-1 pm, June 6th – August 15th. Access via https://go.uic.edu/HonorsAdvising. – Message the Honors College via https://help.uic.edu/honors.
Welcome to the UIC Honors College!
We are pleased that you will be joining UIC as a member of the Honors College!
This page will assist you in planning your next steps with the Honors College. Select your current status to see additional information.
As a new member of the Honors College you can expect:
A Sense of Community:
- The Honors College is an inclusive community of scholars, dedicated faculty mentors, and premier instructors all committed to your success.
Unique Experiences:
- From intimate honors courses to cultural events in Chicago, ignite your inner flame with a community of like-minded peers.
Opportunities:
- Engaging experiences like internships, research, service, and study abroad connect your learning to real-world applications.
Transfer or a current UIC student?
Don’t forget to register for Honors Navigate!
To register for Honors Navigate and learn more about honors courses for the upcoming semester, please visit https://go.uic.edu/HonorsNavigate.
Honors Navigate, which is our mandatory orientation for newly admitted honors students. The Honors College advising team is excited to welcome you to our community of scholars and share important insight into navigating your Honors College experience at UIC. Navigate will include a walkthrough of the Honors College space, use of our computer lab to register for an honors course, and some honors college swag.
Contact us at Honors College Support or lkaczm2@uic.edu with any questions that you might have.
Honors College New Student Retreat
This mandatory event is for incoming first-year Honors students only. Reunite with the friends you made at Orientation, connect with the Honors Ambassadors, and meet members of the Honors College Advisory Board (HCAB), along with Honors College faculty and staff!
We will take a group picture and you will meet with other students in your Honors College core class. There will be games, a mini-conference, & a picnic lunch.
RSVP is required (invite will be sent to your UIC email address).
Questions?
Contact the Honors College at Honors College Support if you have additional questions.