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New Students

Welcome to AHS!

Are you a newly admitted AHS student? You’re in the right place! Here you’ll find information and resources to help you identify and take your next steps as an AHS student.

Be sure to visit our YouTube page for more AHS videos about our courses, programs and career opportunities.

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Undergraduate student checklist Heading link

Now that you’ve been admitted, complete next steps to launch your educational journey with AHS. Make sure to check your UIC email often during this process, as additional information will be sent to you. These steps must be completed in the order listed below.

  1. Accept your admissions decision and submit your intent to enroll.
  2. Take your placements. AHS students are required to take placement tests for English, math and chemistry.  Students who have completed equivalent transfer courses or AP tests  may be exempt.
  3. Complete your online orientation modules through the portal.
  4. Connect with your AHS academic advisor during your advising and registration session and individual advising appointment. During this session you’ll learn more about AHS, college and campus resources, and degree requirements. You will also discuss your current and future goals and receive your course recommendations. Participation is required for all incoming freshman and transfer students.
  5. Register for courses via the XE Registration system . This will take place after advising and registration.
  6. Sign-up for an on-campus orientation program. Once you complete your advising and registration  you will be cleared to sign-up for this program. Check your UIC email for additional information.

Re-admitted students
Students who are re-admitted to AHS are not required to participate in UIC Orientation. Contact the AHS Office of Student Affairs to obtain your academic advisor assignment.

Upcoming events
There are several opportunities to learn more about our programs and connect with our faculty, advisors and students prior to enrolling. Please check back at a later date for an updated events listing.

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Newly admitted graduate and professional students should consult their respective AHS program to obtain information on new student orientation and prematriculation requirements.

AHS Summer Exploration and Transition Institute Heading link

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Looking for exciting jump-start to college? Participate in the AHS Summer Exploration and Transition Institute (AHS:SET)!

AHS:SET takes place over two days during the summer with the goal to engage and prepare AHS incoming freshmen and transfer students in a fun and interactive format.

Learn about academic course work, research opportunities and resources available to you for navigating the rigors of an AHS degree.

Sharpen your skills, make connections and learn about AHS – all before your first semester at UIC!

Freshmen
Go to my.uic.edu, click on “connect” and scroll down to “Summer College”

Transfer students
Go to go.uic.edu/AHSSET

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Contact the student affairs team any time—no appointment needed! We can help you find the right program for you, get in contact with an academic advisor, discuss the orientation process, and learn more about being a part of the AHS community.

Contact the AHS Office of Student Affairs

Email: ahsinfo@uic.edu
Phone: (312) 996-2079
Address:
1919 W. Taylor St.
516 AHSB (MC 528)
Chicago, IL 60612
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