Welcome to the UIC Honors College! Heading link
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? Heading link
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 Heading link
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).
Next Steps Heading link
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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
- Fall 2024 Next Steps for – First Years in AHS, CADA, CUPPA, EDU, SPH
- Fall 2024 New Student Next Steps for First Years in College of Business Administration
- Fall 2024 Next Steps for First Years in Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Fall 2024 Next Steps for First Years in Engineering
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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.
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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.
Questions? Heading link
Contact the Honors College at Honors College Support if you have additional questions.