Fall 2025 updates from the AHS Office of Student Affairs
As we kick off the start of the fall semester, we are pleased to share several updates and upcoming events with the AHS community.
We are excited to announce that the AHS undergraduate advisors will be transitioning to the AHS Office of Student Affairs. Rachel Najdzin will lead our undergraduate advising team as executive director for academic advising. Advising support will continue to be available on both the east and west sides of campus, with our advisors serving students across all AHS undergraduate majors. Throughout the summer, the advising team has been working diligently to onboard incoming students and ensure a smooth transition for the fall term. We are expecting to welcome our largest first year class in more than five years with close to 250 new freshmen.
We invite you to connect with our students and advisors at one of our upcoming events. Please take a moment to review several upcoming signature events below. All members of the AHS community are warmly invited to attend and participate. Details can be found in the Inside AHS calendar.
Upcoming events:
VCHA Health Sciences Student Welcome Event - Wednesday, August 27
New Student Convocation – Wednesday, August 27, 4pm – 5pm
AHS Undergraduate Student Welcome (East) – Tuesday, September 9, 11am – 1pm
UHP Kickoff Dinner – Tuesday, September 16, 5:15pm
UIC Open House “Sparkfest” – Saturday, September 20, 8am – 2pm
Coffee Talks - East: 10/8, 11/13 and West: 10/14
December Commencement 2025 – Saturday, December 13, 7pm
AHS Awards Night & Graduating Student Celebration – Thursday, April 30, 5pm
Important Academic Dates:
8/25 - First day of the fall semester
9/5 - Last day to add or change fall registration (16 week term)
9/8 - Early Alert system opens for faculty submissions
10/22 - Midterm and Part of Term A Grades due (11:59pm)
10/31 - Last day to drop an individual course (16 week term)
11/26 - Student Wellness Day. No Classes.
11/27-11/28: Thanksgiving Break
12/8-12/12: Final Exams
12/17 - Fall grades due
NOTE: Part of Term and B have additional registration/drop deadlines – see full academic calendar (here) https://registrar.uic.edu/current-students/calendars/admin-calendar/
Weekly communications to students are being reimagined to better target their unique needs (stay tuned for additional details). Continue to post your events and opportunities to Inside AHS. We’re excited for the semester ahead and grateful to work alongside such a dedicated and talented community. Best wishes for a successful semester.
Your AHS Office of Student Affairs partners,
Eileen Doran & the OSA Team