University of Illinois at Chicago
Academic Calendar
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March 18, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
• 2016-2017 Academic Year (p. 2)
March 21–25, M–F
Spring vacation. No classes.
• 2017-2018 Academic Year (p. 2)
April 29, F
Instruction ends.
• 2018-2019 Academic Year (p. 3)
May 2–6, M–F
Final examinations.
• 2015-2016 Academic Year (p.
)
Archived Academic Calendars and Semester
Beginning, Ending, and Degree Dates
• 2013-2015 Academic Year (http://catalog.uic.edu/ucat/the-university/
academic-calendar/academic-calendar_2013-2015.pdf) (pdf)
Summer Session 2016
Summer Session 1
*(4-Week Session)*
May 16, M
Instruction begins.
May 18, W
Last day to complete late
registration for Summer Session
1; last day to add a course(s) or
make section changes; last day to
drop individual Summer Session 1
courses via Student Self-Service
without receiving W (Withdrawn)
grade on academic record. Last
day to submit Withdraw from Term
request via Student Self-Service
and receive 100% cancellation of
tuition and fees.
May 30, M
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
Memorial Day holiday. No classes
June 1, W
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop
for a Summer Session 1 course in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
June 9, Th
Instruction ends for Summer
Session 1.
June 10, F
Final examinations for Summer
Session 1.
Summer Session 2
*(8-Week Session)*
June 13, M
Instruction begins.
June 17, F
Last day to complete late
registration for Summer Session
2; last day to add a course(s) or
make section changes; last day to
drop individual Summer Session 2
courses via Student Self-Service
without receiving W (Withdrawn)
grade on academic record. Last
day to submit Withdraw from Term
request via Student Self-Service
and receive 100% cancellation of
tuition and fees if registered only for
Summer Session 2.
July 4, M
Independence Day holiday. No
classes.
July 15, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop
for a Summer Session 2 course in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
August 3, W
Instruction ends for Summer
Session 2.
• Semester Beginning, Ending, and Degree Dates (https://
registrar.uic.edu/uic_faculty_staff/calendars/degree_dates.html)
Fall Semester 2015
August 24, M
Instruction begins.
September 4, F
Last day to complete late
registration; last day to add a
course(s) or make section changes;
last day to drop individual courses
via Student Self-Service without
receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on
academic record. Last day to submit
Withdraw from Term request via
Student Self-Service and receive
100% cancellation of tuition and
fees.
September 7, M
Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 12, Sa
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
October 30, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
November 26–27, Th–F
Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 4, F
Instruction ends.
December 7–11, M–F
Final examinations.
Spring Semester 2016
January 11, M
Instruction begins.
January 18, M
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No
classes.
January 22, F
Last day to complete late
registration; last day to add a
course(s) or make section changes;
last day to drop individual courses
via Student Self-Service without
receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on
academic record. Last day to submit
Withdraw from Term request via
Student Self-Service and receive
100% cancellation of tuition and
fees.
February 7, Su
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
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August 4–5, Th–F
Final examinations for Summer
Session 2.
May 17, W
Last day to complete late
registration for Summer Session
1; last day to add a course(s) or
make section changes; last day to
drop individual Summer Session 1
courses via Student Self-Service
without receiving W (Withdrawn)
grade on academic record. Last
day to submit Withdraw from Term
request via Student Self-Service
and receive 100% cancellation of
tuition and fees.
May 29, M
CampusCare waiver deadline.
Memorial Day holiday. No classes
May 31, W
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop
for a Summer Session 1 course in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
June 8, Th
Instruction ends for Summer
Session 1.
June 9, F
Final examinations for Summer
Session 1.
Summer Session 2
*(8-Week Session)*
June 12, M
Instruction begins.
June 16, F
Last day to complete late
registration for Summer Session
2; last day to add a course(s) or
make section changes; last day to
drop individual Summer Session 2
courses via Student Self-Service
without receiving W (Withdrawn)
grade on academic record. Last
day to submit Withdraw from Term
request via Student Self-Service
and receive 100% cancellation of
tuition and fees if registered only for
Summer Session 2.
July 4, Tu
Independence Day holiday. No
classes.
July 14, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop
for a Summer Session 2 course in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
August 2, W
Instruction ends for Summer
Session 2.
August 3–4, Th–F
Final examinations for Summer
Session 2.
Fall Semester 2016
August 22, M
Instruction begins.
September 2, F
Last day to complete late
registration; last day to add a
course(s) or make section changes;
last day to drop individual courses
via Student Self-Service without
receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on
academic record. Last day to submit
Withdraw from Term request via
Student Self-Service and receive
100% cancellation of tuition and
fees.
September 5, M
Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 12, M
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
October 28, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
November 24–25, Th–F
Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 2, F
Instruction ends.
December 5–9, M–F
Final examinations.
Spring Semester 2017
January 9, M
Instruction begins.
January 16, M
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No
classes.
January 20, F
Last day to complete late
registration; last day to add a
course(s) or make section changes;
last day to drop individual courses
via Student Self-Service without
receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on
academic record. Last day to submit
Withdraw from Term request via
Student Self-Service and receive
100% cancellation of tuition and
fees.
February 5, Su
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
March 17, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
March 20–24, M–F
Spring vacation. No classes.
April 28, F
Instruction ends.
May 1–5, M–F
Final examinations.
Fall Semester 2017
Summer Session 2017
August 28, M
Instruction begins.
Summer Session 1
*(4-Week Session)*
September 4, M
Labor Day holiday. No classes.
May 15, M
Instruction begins.
University of Illinois at Chicago
September 8, F
Last day to complete late
registration; last day to add a
course(s) or make section changes;
last day to drop individual courses
via Student Self-Service without
receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on
academic record. Last day to submit
Withdraw from Term request via
Student Self-Service and receive
100% cancellation of tuition and
fees.
September 12, Tu
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
November 3, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
November 23–24, Th–F
Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 8, F
Instruction ends.
December 11–15, M–F
Final examinations.
May 23, W
Last day to complete late
registration for Summer Session
1; last day to add a course(s) or
make section changes; last day to
drop individual Summer Session 1
courses via Student Self-Service
without receiving W (Withdrawn)
grade on academic record. Last
day to submit Withdraw from Term
request via Student Self-Service
and receive 100% cancellation of
tuition and fees.
May 28, M
Memorial Day holiday. No classes
June 4, M
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
June 6, W
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop
for a Summer Session 1 course in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
June 14, Th
Instruction ends for Summer
Session 1.
June 15, F
Final examinations for Summer
Session 1.
Summer Session 2
*(8-Week Session)*
June 18, M
Instruction begins.
June 22, F
Last day to complete late
registration for Summer Session
2; last day to add a course(s) or
make section changes; last day to
drop individual Summer Session 2
courses via Student Self-Service
without receiving W (Withdrawn)
grade on academic record. Last
day to submit Withdraw from Term
request via Student Self-Service
and receive 100% cancellation of
tuition and fees if registered only for
Summer Session 2.
July 4, W
Independence Day holiday. No
classes.
July 20, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop
for a Summer Session 2 course in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
August 8, W
Instruction ends for Summer
Session 2.
August 9–10, Th–F
Final examinations for Summer
Session 2.
Spring Semester 2018
January 15, M
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No
classes.
January 16, Tu
Instruction begins.
January 26, F
Last day to complete late
registration; last day to add a
course(s) or make section changes;
last day to drop individual courses
via Student Self-Service without
receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on
academic record. Last day to submit
Withdraw from Term request via
Student Self-Service and receive
100% cancellation of tuition and
fees.
February 11, Su
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
March 23, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
March 26–30, M–F
Spring vacation. No classes.
May 4, F
Instruction ends.
May 7–11, M–F
Final examinations.
Summer Session 2018
Summer Session 1
*(4-Week Session)*
May 21, M
Instruction begins.
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Fall Semester 2018
August 27, M
Instruction begins.
September 3, M
Labor Day holiday. No classes.
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Academic Calendar
September 7, F
Last day to complete late
registration; last day to add a
course(s) or make section changes;
last day to drop individual courses
via Student Self-Service without
receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on
academic record. Last day to submit
Withdraw from Term request via
Student Self-Service and receive
100% cancellation of tuition and
fees.
September 12, W
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
November 2, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
November 22–23, Th–F
Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 7, F
Instruction ends.
December 10–14, M–F
Final examinations.
May 22, W
Last day to complete late
registration for Summer Session
1; last day to add a course(s) or
make section changes; last day to
drop individual Summer Session 1
courses via Student Self-Service
without receiving W (Withdrawn)
grade on academic record. Last
day to submit Withdraw from Term
request via Student Self-Service
and receive 100% cancellation of
tuition and fees.
May 27, M
Memorial Day holiday. No classes
June 3, M
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
June 5, W
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop
for a Summer Session 1 course in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
June 13, Th
Instruction ends for Summer
Session 1.
June 14, F
Final examinations for Summer
Session 1.
Summer Session 2
*(8-Week Session)*
June 17, M
Instruction begins.
June 21, F
Last day to complete late
registration for Summer Session
2; last day to add a course(s) or
make section changes; last day to
drop individual Summer Session 2
courses via Student Self-Service
without receiving W (Withdrawn)
grade on academic record. Last
day to submit Withdraw from Term
request via Student Self-Service
and receive 100% cancellation of
tuition and fees if registered only for
Summer Session 2.
July 4, Th
Independence Day holiday. No
classes.
July 19, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop
for a Summer Session 2 course in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
August 7, W
Instruction ends for Summer
Session 2.
August 8–9, Th–F
Final examinations for Summer
Session 2.
Spring Semester 2019
January 14, M
Instruction begins.
January 21, M
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No
classes.
January 25, F
Last day to complete late
registration; last day to add a
course(s) or make section changes;
last day to drop individual courses
via Student Self-Service without
receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on
academic record. Last day to submit
Withdraw from Term request via
Student Self-Service and receive
100% cancellation of tuition and
fees.
February 10, Su
CampusCare Waiver deadline.
March 22, F
Last day for undergraduate
students to use optional late drop in
college office and receive grade of
W on academic record.
March 25–29, M–F
Spring vacation. No classes.
May 3, F
Instruction ends.
May 6–10, M–F
Final examinations.
Summer Session 2019
Summer Session 1
*(4-Week Session)*
May 20, M
Instruction begins.
Undergraduate Catalog
This publication is a record of the 2015–2017 academic years. It is for
informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. The
information was current at the time of publication. Faculty assignments
and programs listed are subject to change, and individual departments
and units should be consulted for further information. Courses listed
in this publication are subject to revision without advance notice.
Courses are not necessarily offered each term or each year. Individual
University of Illinois at Chicago
departments or units should be consulted for information regarding
regularity of course offerings. The catalog is online at catalog.uic.edu.
Volume 42, May 15, 2015
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Public Formal Grievance Procedures
University of Illinois at Chicago
I. Introduction
Office of the Registrar (MC 003)
University of Illinois at Chicago
1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Nondiscrimination Statement
The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental
principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human
dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be
based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all
its forms.
The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment
against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation
including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or
status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state
nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders,
and regulations. The nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions,
employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and
activities.
University complaint and grievance procedures provide employees and
students with the means for the resolution of complaints that allege a
violation of this Statement. Members of the public should direct their
inquiries or complaints to the appropriate equal opportunity office.
Policy Council
Revised May 31, 2005
Chancellor’s Statement of Commitment to
Persons with Disabilities
Guided by the belief that people with disabilities are assets to the
University, UIC is committed to full inclusion and participation of people
with disabilities in all aspects of University life. We seek to provide an
academic, social, and physical environment that makes disabled people
integral to the diversity of perspectives that is vital to an academic
community.
UIC supports the principles of universally accessible design, alternative
communication formats, and the expression of disability community and
pride. At all levels of the University, UIC promotes equal opportunity, fair
treatment, and the elimination of barriers for qualified individuals with
disabilities.
Office for Access and Equity
For additional information or assistance with the equal opportunity,
affirmative action, and harassment policies and procedures of the
University of Illinois at Chicago, please contact:
Office for Access and Equity
Title IX, ADA, and 504 Coordinator
717 Marshfield Building (MC 602)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60612-7207
www.uic.edu/depts/oae
(312) 996-8670
These procedures have been implemented to address complaints of
discrimination on the basis of age and/or disability in any activity, policy,
rule, standard, or method of administration that is related to the operation
of University’s programs.
II. Eligibility
These procedures may be used by any member of the public who alleges
age (Under the Age Discrimination Act) or disability (Under Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act) discrimination on the basis of class.
However, anyone who wishes to challenge a decision made about them
by an agent of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in the course
of their employment or enrollment at UIC must utilize the UIC Academic
Grievance Procedures.
III. Definitions
A. Grievance: A written statement submitted by a Grievant identifying the
activity, policy, rule, standard o method of administration he/she .
B. Grievant: Any member of the public who submits a Grievance.
C. Grievance Officer: The assigned investigator of the UIC Office of
Access and Equity can be contacted at the address below:
Office for Access and Equity (MC 602)
809 South Marshfield Avenue, Room 718
Chicago, IL 60612-7207
(312) 996-8670 Fax (312) 413-0055
http://oae.uic.edu
D. Appeals Officer: The Associate Chancellor for Access and EQuity
orhis/her designee.
E. Days: Any reference to "days" herein shall refer to business days
(excluding weekends and federal holidays).
F. Record: The complete record of a Grievance will consist of the original
Grievance and any supporting information or documentation submitted
with that Grievance, the Grievance Officer’s findings, the Appeal (if
any) and any additional information or documentation submitted with
the Appeal, the Appeal Officer’s findings, and any communications and
notices relative to the Grievance. The Record will be maintained for at
least five (5) years following the final decision.
IV. Grievance Process
Filing of the Grievance: The Grievant must file his/her Grievance
with the Grievance Officer no later than ten (10) days after he/she
becomes aware of the offending activity, policy, standard or method of
administration.
Investigation: The Grievance Officer shall conduct an appropriate
investigation of the issues raised in the Grievance. The Grievant shall
be given an opportunity to submit any relevant evidence he/she may
have to support the Grievance. Within fourteen days (14) of submission
of the Grievance, the Grievance Officer shall issue his/her findings.
In the event the Grievance Officer finds evidence of discrimination in
the activity, policy, standard or method of administration, he/she shall
make recommendations for change(s) and shall coordinate the efforts
for change(s) with the department/unit/college whose activity, policy,
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standard or method of administration is at issue. Furthermore, in the
event that the individual was adversely affected by a decision made
pursuant to a discriminatory process, policy, activity, standard or method
of administration, the individual will be given the opportunity for the
decision to be reconsidered according to the revised process, policy,
etc. In those cases where the Grievance Officer finds no evidence of
discrimination, he/she shall send written notice of that finding to the
Grievant within that 14-day time period. Said notice shall inform the
Grievant of his/her right to appeal the finding to the Appeals Officer within
five (5) days of receipt of the notice.
Appeal: An appeal of the Grievance Officer’s findings must be in writing
and must state the basis for the appeal, providing any additional evidence
or information that may support the Grievant’s claim of discrimination.
The Appeals Officer shall review the Grievance Officer’s record and any
information/evidence submitted with the Appeal and shall issue findings
within ten (10) days of receipt of the appeal. In the event the Appeals
Officer finds evidence of discrimination in the activity, policy, standard
or method of administration, he/she shall make recommendations for
changes. In those cases where the Appeals Officer finds no evidence
of discrimination, he/she shall send written notice of that finding to the
Grievant within that 10-day time period. There shall be no further levels of
review or appeal beyond the Appeals Officer.
Deviation from the Process: Upon proof of extenuating circumstances,
the Chancellor and only the Chancellor may approve a deviation from
these procedures (e.g., extension of a deadline).
Effective date of policy is September 1, 2005.