First-Year Information
First-Year Information
This summer, the LARES program is excited to connect with you virtually! Through our virtual sessions, LARES advisors introduce admitted students to the numerous services provided by the LARES program. LARES advisors will answer financial aid questions, assist in the course registration process, provide information on academic and scholarship opportunities, and connect admitted students with undergraduate UIC Latino students.
To take part in any of our First-Year Virtual Sessions, you will need to RSVP at least 7 days in advance of the session you would like to attend. You will find the appropriate RSVP link when you select the session you are interested in attending.
Please contact lares@uic.edu if you have any questions.
First-Year
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RSVP for a LARES Virtual Meet & Learn Session
In this virtual session, incoming students will be introduced to the LARES program, meet their LARES advisor, and have any of their pending questions addressed. Please note that we highly recommend that students complete their online orientation modules prior to attending a LARES virtual session.
Beginning the first week of June, virtual sessions will be held every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. These virtual sessions will run until the first week in August.
We encourage students to RSVP at least 7 days before the intended session. Upon completing the RSVP form, students will receive a confirmation and the invitation link to attend the virtual session.
Please note, virtual sessions will be held via ZOOM. Students can set up their Zoom account at https://uic.zoom.us/.
Please email the LARES program at lares@uic.edu should you have any questions.
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RSVP for a LARES Course Registration 101 Session
Incoming students are highly recommended to attend this virtual session once they have completed an advising session with their respective academic college. In this virtual session, incoming students will be shown how to register for fall 2020 courses.
Beginning the first week of June, virtual sessions will be held every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. These virtual sessions will run until the first week in August.
We encourage students to RSVP at least 7 days before the intended session. Upon completing the RSVP form, students will receive a confirmation and the invitation link to attend the virtual session.
Please note, virtual sessions will be held via ZOOM. Students can set up their Zoom account at https://uic.zoom.us/.
Please email the LARES program at lares@uic.edu should you have any questions.
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LARES Peer Connection
Do you want to meet other incoming UIC students before the start of the fall semester? Would you like an opportunity to connect to current UIC undergraduate students and recent graduates?
If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, consider attending a virtual LARES Peer Connection this summer.
Learn about UIC, resources and opportunities available to you, and information on how to get involved on campus by talking to your peers.Students are welcome to attend one or all sessions!
RSVP Today!We encourage students to RSVP at least 5 days before the intended session. Upon completing the RSVP form, students will receive a confirmation and the invitation link to attend the virtual session.
Please note, virtual sessions will be held via ZOOM. Students can set up their Zoom account at https://uic.zoom.us/.Please e-mail the LARES program at uiclaresorientation@gmail.com should you have any questions.
LARES Peer Connection sessions:
LARES College 101 Trivia!
This LARES Peer Connection “Trivia Style” session gives students an opportunity to dispel some of the myths they may have about colleges, while also providing them with an interactive virtual platform to interact with fellow incoming students.
This LARES Peer Connection session will take place June 22, 2020 from 1:00PM-2:30PM.
Preparing & Empowering Future Leaders
This LARES Peer Connection session provides incoming students with a snapshot of Latino compositions in higher education to underscore how important the academic success of Latino students is when it comes to the representation and empowerment of the Latino community. The LARES program will also share information on a number of resources and services available on campus designed to help students reach their educational endeavors.
This LARES Peer Connection session will take place July 13, 2020 from 1:00PM-2:30PM.
Build Your Network: LARES Edition
This LARES Peer Connection session gives students an opportunity to interact with UIC undergraduate students affiliated with a number of different campus programs and organizations. During this panel session, undergraduate students will not only share insight into their experiences at UIC, but they will also be available to answer questions from incoming students.
This LARES Peer Connection session will take place August 3, 2020 from 1:00PM-2:30PM.
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LARES Program Civic Engagement Seminar
Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
The LARES Program offers a one-day seminar on the importance of Latino electoral participation and civic engagement at the local, state, and national level. Students will not only learn why it is important to engage in the political arena, but they will also be provided with numerous resources to help them stay informed and active.
Please note that, due to the Coronavirus, this year’s seminar will be hosted via Zoom. Students will need a computer and internet access to join the webinar.
For more information, contact Dr. Mitzi Ramos at mramos8@uic.edu
Registration will be available in June through your student portal: my.uic.edu > UIC Connect
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LARES SUMMER INSTITUTE
August 17 – 21, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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. Please visit LARES Summer Institute for more information.
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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. The $2,500 award must be applied toward tuition, fees, and educational related expenses.