First-Year Summer Information
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This summer, the LARES program is excited to connect with you in person! The LARES Session will be offered on day two after students are done with course registration during summer orientation.
The goal of LARES Sessions
LARES advisors will introduce students to the numerous academic services provided by the LARES program. LARES advisors will also answer financial aid questions, assist in the course registration process, provide information on academic and scholarship opportunities, and connect admitted students with undergraduate UIC Latinx students.
Explore how you can get involved with LARES this summer!
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Attend the LARES Luncheon!
Come learn about how LARES can guide you in your educational journey and success by attending the LARES Luncheon. You must attend your UIC Orientation to participate in the LARES Luncheon happening on day two of your two-day, in-person orientation program.
During this luncheon, you will:
- be provided with a special lunch,
- learn about what it means to be a successful LARES student at UIC and be a part of the LARES familia,
- meet your LARES Advisor to address any pending academic and/or financial aid questions,
- build connections with your peers before the start of the academic year,
- receive an exclusive LARES T-Shirt, and
- enter a raffle to a $50 gift card to the UIC Bookstore!
When: The LARES Luncheon is happening on the second day of your registration orientation program.
Where: TBD
How: We highly encouraged you confirm your attendance to the LARES Luncheon at least 3 days prior to attending your registered orientation program. Register at go.uic.edu/LARES_FYOrientationLuncheon
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Sign Up for LARES!
When: Register today!
How: Visit Get Connected! on the LARES website for registration information.
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Apply for the LARES First-Year Scholar Award!
The LARES First-Year Scholar Award was established to support the academic success of incoming first-year UIC students. Recipients are recognized for their merit and high school involvement.
When: Deadline to apply is July 2024.
Where: For more information and to apply, visit https://lares.uic.edu/lares-opportunities/scholarships/lares-fyscholaraward/
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Participate in the LARES Summer Institute!
The LARES Summer Institute is a great opportunity for students who are interested in developing their leadership potential and becoming agents of change for the Latino community. This free 1-week program provides its students with lunch daily.
When: TBA
How: Visit the LARES Summer Institute webpage at https://lares.uic.edu/lares-opportunities/lares-summer-institute/
For more information:
Contact Dr. Mitzi Ramos at mramos8@uic.edu.
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Participate in the LARES Summer College Session!
The LARES program offers a half-day seminar introducing students to campus and external resources related to major and career exploration. In this session, students will not only learn how to navigate UIC’s academic catalog and how to use the degree audit for major exploration, but they will also visit various online sites designed to help them explore a gambit of career options. This seminar concludes with an engaging social activity and free lunch! Come hungry, curious, and ready to learn!
When: TBA
Where: On campus, food will be provided.
How: To register, login to my.uic.edu, click on UIC Connect and scroll to Summer College.
For more information:Contact Daisy Medina at dmedin20@uic.edu