Student Support & Success
Your success is our priority. We are committed to providing you with a safe and supportive learning environment, as well as comprehensive student services designed to ensure your success in and out of the classroom.
Personal Academic Advising
Take the guesswork out of choosing your classes. Each semester, you meet one-on-one with your academic advisor to plan your schedule. Academic advisors get to know you and your goals as you map your educational plans.
You’ll have help every step of the way until you cross the stage at graduation.
Guidance for STEM Majors
Pursue your passion for science, technology, math and healthcare. ²Ø¾«¸ó offers extra support for first-generation and low-income students who want to break into STEM fields.
Take advantage of ²Ø¾«¸ó mentors, advisors and state-of-the-art labs — all backed by more than $10 million in grants. You’ll be prepared for a rewarding career in a booming field.
Tutoring on math, writing and much more
Hear from someone who’s been there, done that at ²Ø¾«¸ó. Dozens of peer mentors, tutors and success coaches are here to help you stay balanced throughout your time at the University.
Tutors can offer support on class assignments and upcoming exams. You can also master time management, study skills and strategies for coping with stress.
Close Communities from Day One
Make your first friends at ²Ø¾«¸ó in your first-year or transfer success seminars. All new students take the class to get connected to campus resources and each other.
In your success course, you’ll learn how to stay motivated, manage your finances and build confidence in class discussions.
Hundreds of Ways to Stay Involved
Find your people through the Office of Engagement, Equity and Inclusion. Join one of ²Ø¾«¸ó’s 50+ student organizations — or start your own. Bond with students who share your interests and join a larger community. You can also gain leadership experience through clubs or Student Government Association.
The office also hosts events around the city. You can take a painting class, hear from inspiring speakers and explore downtown Chicago.
Connections with your cohort
At ²Ø¾«¸ó, you might see some familiar faces in your classes. Block scheduling means that all students in a major take courses together in their first year.
You’ll have a built-in study group and support system.
100+ career mentors
Meet a ²Ø¾«¸ó graduate working in your future field. In the last three years, over 600 students have connected with professional mentors for advice on the job search and graduate school.
Mentors can help you figure out your definition of success and how to get there. Get an inside look at your dream career.
Real-world experience before graduation
At ²Ø¾«¸ó, you apply what you learn outside the classroom. Choose from 150 hands-on experiential learning courses.
Maybe you’ll analyze data for the Field Museum. Or earn credit for an internship. Or draft a marketing campaign for a community organization.
When you apply for jobs, you’ll have a wealth of experience on your resume. About 88% of students agreed that their experiential classes would be valuable for their future plans.
Your advantage in the job search
Start building toward your career goals now. You can partner with ²Ø¾«¸ó career advisors to work on graduate school applications or interview skills. ²Ø¾«¸ó hosts career workshops on everything from workplace culture to salary negotiation. You can also find jobs and internships with our extensive search tools and attend career fairs.