Undergraduate Studies FAQ
Undergraduate Studies FAQ
How can I schedule an appointment with my advisor?
To schedule an appointment, please visit the advising portal and log in with your UIC username and password. Advising appointments can only be made online.
How can I declare a major or minor?
You can declare a major or minor during an advising appointment or our drop-in day! Drop-in advising is every Tuesday and you do not need to make an appointment. Advising hours are: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Note: Degree audits and course planning are not done during drop-in advising
Special Permissions & Awards
How can I apply for BIOS 391/399?
Please visit our BIOS 391/399 page for information regarding the special courses.
How do I apply for an award?
If you are interested in applying for an award, please speak to your academic advisor.
Registration
I am unable to register for a class and there is an error message displayed on the screen. How can I receive an override for this class?
Please email biosciadvising@uic.edu with your full Name, UIN, and class details. Our advisors will provide an override for that class which will allow you to register.
What if the course I want is full?
Unfortunately, we cannot do anything if the course you desire is currently full. However, advisors recommend that you check into the registration website everyday (until 2 weeks into the semester) to see if anyone has dropped the course, thus opening another spot to allow you to properly register.