Student Support Unit
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CHANCE Student Support Unit – CHANCE advisors provide a variety of programs and services to support UIC students’ academic, professional, and personal growth. Our team targets the particular needs of UIC students and provides non-traditional resources to improve student academic outcomes and promote graduation.
- Writing Coach Program – Offers students an opportunity to present various work assignments on an ad hoc basis and cultivate an academic mentorship.
- CHANCE College to Career Initiative – Provides access to a Career Coach to assist students with obtaining internships, a professional mentor, and post-graduate job opportunities upon graduation.
- Success Seminar Series Workshop
- Customized/Individualized Services
- Scholarship 101 Workshops – Assists in the dissemination of over 300k scholarship dollars from both internal and external funders.
- Community and Civic Outreach Initiatives – Designed to address the needs of underserved neighborhoods while providing UIC students exposure to community leaders. Some examples include our Holiday Toy Drive, Round Table Talks with community leaders, volunteering with the Chicago Food Depository, and community back-to-school initiatives.
Creating a Culture of Leaders!