FAQ’s
Registration
Override Request
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 if 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.
How do I know if my credits transfer over?
If you’re unsure if your credits transfer over and you cannot speak with advisor to ask, you can always check yourself on https://www.transferology.com/index.htm .
First, create a free account on the website. Then, choose the institution you took the course at and put the course number as well. Afterwards, look up UIC in the search bar and the results will let you know if that course transfers over/counts as credit to our University.
Advising
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
Phone
Unfortunately, students cannot speak to Advisors on the phone. If you need a short, quick question answered, we recommend you email one of the Advisors. Otherwise, please schedule an appointment or stop by on Tuesday’s only for Drop-Ins.
Course Planning
No, there is no course planning during Drop In appointments. If you’d like to discuss any course planning or review your Degree Audit, please schedule an appointment online.
Location
The advising office is located in the Science and Engineering South building, located on the 3rd floor in room 3272. If you’re facing the front of SES, be sure to walk up the stairs to the left wing of the building instead of the right wing. The right wing contains only lecture centers (numbered through hundreds only) and Pre-Health Advising instead.
Special Permissions & Awards
How can I apply for BIOS 391/399?
Visit our BIOS 391/399 page for information regarding the special courses.
Applying for an award
If you are interested in applying for an award, please speak to your academic advisor.
Miscellaneous
UIC Safety and Preparedness Guidelines
You can find UIC’s safety and preparedness guidelines here.
Miscellaneous
If you’re interested in giving to the BioS Department, please visit the LAS Giving site. If you’d like to give to certain labs within our department, please contact Thomas Lagen.
We thank you in advance!
How can I apply for a job here?
Thank you for your interest in exploring career opportunities with UIC BioS. All applicants are required to apply online. Please visit our Job Opportunities page to gain information regarding employment.
