New Student Orientation

Admitted Students:

Welcome to the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts, and congratulations on beginning your undergraduate education at UIC! We look forward to you joining us at orientation.

Getting Started:

1. Complete Placement Tests and Online Orientation Modules:

To complete any required placement tests and the online orientation modules, visit my.uic.edu and click on the UIC Connect tab. Students who complete their required placement exams and orientation modules will be sent an email from UIC ORIENTATION to their UIC email within 48 business hours. The email will include information about registering for the New Student Orientation. All incoming First-Year and Transfer students are required to attend New Student Orientation.

2. Attend New Student Orientation:

During New Student Orientation, you will become familiar with university resources and the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts. Additionally, you will meet with your assigned academic advisor to register for classes. For the best course selection, it is strongly recommended that you participate in orientation early.

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Advising Team: 

Tom Moss
tommoss@uic.edu
Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Elizabeth Salvi
esalvi@uic.edu
Executive Director for Student Affairs 

Maria Tolbert-Ross
dbljoy@uic.edu
Academic Advisor – Architecture

Liv Jordan
ojordan2@uic.edu
Academic Advisor – Art and Art History 

Elizabeth Salvi
esalvi@uic.edu
Academic Advisor – Design 

Lisa Tang
ltang9@uic.edu
Academic Advisor – Theatre and Music

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Helpful Links:

• UIC Email Activation
• UIC Admissions: Newly Admitted Students
• UIC Orientation
• MyUIC Portal
• General Education Catalog
• College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts Catalog