What is the UIC Placement test?
The topics on the placement test include trigonometry, geometry, algebra, pre-calculus and calculus. There is a five-hour learning module linked to your exam, so you can review the math topics prior to taking the exam. You are allowed to have paper and a pencil. You will also be given a calculator.
How long is UIC orientation?
one-day
First-Year, Transfer & Readmit Orientation UIC Orientation for first-year, transfer and readmit students is a one-day session designed to acquaint you with UIC and provide you with your first opportunity to meet with an academic advisor.
Do I have to take a language at UIC?
The basic requirement is proficiency in a language that has a recognized literature or culture. The level of proficiency must be the equivalent of that expected of the student who has completed the elementary and intermediate levels of language study (i.e., the first two years) at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Does UIC accept AP credit?
Advanced Placement (AP) UIC will award credit on the basis of scores earned on the Advanced Placement Examinations administered by the College Board.
What is Math 121 at UIC?
Functions, graphs, exponentials and logarithms, radicals, complex numbers, trigonometry (circle and triangle approaches), trigonometric graphs and inverses, introduction to polar coordinates and vectors Course Information: No credit will be given for MATH 121 if students have credit in MATH 165 or MATH 170 or MATH 180.
Can you retake a college placement test?
Colleges Allowing Only One Retake Some schools allow students to retake the Accuplacer tests one time only, though students who take at least two years off between courses in a specific subject area or wait two years after testing to enroll in classes may be allowed additional test attempts.
Is UIC orientation mandatory?
The UIC Orientation is an important step in your transition as a new student, and is designed to help you make the most of your UIC Experience. All of our new students are required to attend an Orientation session before enrolling in your courses.
What happens if you miss orientation for college?
What happens if students don’t attend Orientation? If you don’t attend orientation, it may be difficult to get academic advising. It can affect your course registration and limit the selection of classes available to you. The major departments set aside these dates/times to specifically meet with new students.
Does UIC have Japanese classes?
The Japanese program at UIC offers students the opportunity to explore the language and culture of Japan without leaving Chicago.
How do you get on the dean’s list at UIC?
All coursework has been entirely in residence at UIC and the UIC cumulative GPA is at least 3.50/4.00. The UIC cumulative GPA (based on at least 30 graded hours) and the combined UIC plus transfer cumulative average is at least 3.50/4.00.
Does UIC take CLEP exams?
UIC awards credit on the basis of scores earned on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). When seeking credit for a CLEP exam taken at another institution, your official score will be evaluated on UIC’s credit-granting policy.