UIC Online PRE-ENROLLMENT FAQS
PRE-ENROLLMENT FAQS
Below are some of the questions we are often asked by students who are considering enrolling in a course offered through UIC Online. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, please email us.
Admission Status for Students Taking UIC Online Courses
What does it mean to be a “nondegree continuing education” student?
Cancellation and Refunds
If I want to cancel my enrollment either before or after the course starts, what do I need to do? If I cancel my enrollment, will I get a refund? Are courses offered through UIC Online ever cancelled? Are individual class meetings ever cancelled?
Degree Programs
Can courses taken through UIC Online be used toward a degree? Who should I contact if I want to get into a degree program at UIC?
Disability Resources
Do you provide special accommodations for persons with disabilities?
Financial Aid & Funding as a Nondegree CE Student
As an nondegree continuing education student, am I eligible for financial aid from UIC?
Regularly Admitted UIC students
I was admitted to UIC through the formal university admissions process; can I enroll in credit courses offered through UIC Online? As a regularly admitted UIC student enrolling in credit courses through UIC Online, what tuition rate will I be assessed?
What do I do if I forget my login information for the UIC Online Web site?
- What does it mean to be a “nondegree continuing education” student?
Typically, students must apply and be admitted to a university before registering for credit courses. Enrollment through UIC Online combines the application and registration processes. The first time you submit an enrollment request, you are applying to UIC for admission as a nondegree student for the purpose of only taking courses offered through UIC Online in addition to registering in a course. As a nondegree continuing education student, you are able to take selected courses without going through the formal university application, admission, and registration processes, provided you meet course eligibility requirements. Please note that admission under this status neither implies nor guarantees admission to a UIC degree program. Top of Page - If I want to cancel my enrollment either before or after the course starts, what do I need to do?
Any request to cancel an enrollment must be made in writing to UIC Online. If you enroll in a credit course and fail to make a written request to cancel your enrollment, you will receive a failing grade in the course that will appear on your formal university transcript. Please note that cancelling your enrollment in a credit course may result in a “W” grade on your university transcript, depending on the date we receive your request.If you wish to cancel your enrollment, please e-mail us a cancellation request from the e-mail address listed in your student profile, or complete the cancellation form and send it to us by e-mail (save the form as a .pdf file and send it to us as an attachment) or fax it to (312) 413-9730.UIC Students: Any request to cancel an enrollment must be made in writing to UIC Online. If you enroll in a credit course and fail to make a written request to cancel your enrollment, you will receive a failing grade in the course that will appear on your formal university transcript. Please note that cancelling your enrollment in a credit course may result in a “W” grade on your university transcript, depending on the date we receive your request. Regularly admitted UIC students who wish to cancel their enrollment in a continuing education course should e-mail us a cancellation request from the e-mail address listed in your student profile, or complete the complete the cancellation form and send it to us by e-mail (save the form as a .pdf file and send it to us as an attachment) or fax it to (312) 413-9730.Top of Page - If I cancel my enrollment, will I get a refund?
Nondegree Continuing Education Students: In order to be eligible for a refund, you must make a written request to cancel your enrollment prior to the first class meeting or course-specific refund deadline, whichever is earlier. Only a few courses have a refund deadline; this can be found in the "Comments" section of the individual course information page on the UIC Online website. In all other cases, you will need to cancel your enrollment on or before the first class meeting. If you cancel your enrollment in writing prior to the first class meeting or the course-specific refund deadline, your payment will be returned. No refunds will be issued for any reason after the first day of class or the course-specific refund deadline. If you did not submit payment or you are funded by an outside source, no refund will be issued. UIC Students: In order to be eligible for a refund, you must make a written request to cancel your enrollment prior to the first class meeting or course-specific refund deadline, whichever is earlier. Only a few courses have a refund deadline; this can be found in the "Comments" section of the individual course information page on the UIC Online website. In all other cases, you will need to cancel your enrollment on or before the first class meeting. If you cancel your enrollment in writing prior to the first class meeting or the course-specific refund deadline, your range tuition and fees may be adjusted. No refunds will be issued for any reason after the first day of class or the course-specific refund deadline. If you did not submit payment or you are funded by an outside source no refund will be issued.Please note that if you receive a refund to which you are not entitled, you should contact us. Students are responsible for returning any refund checks that have been issued in error.Top of Page - Are courses offered through UIC Online ever cancelled?
Courses are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment numbers are not met. In the event that the university is cancelling a course, your payment will be refunded in full. The university cannot be responsible for travel, loss of income, or other costs incurred by individuals for courses that are cancelled.Top of Page - Are individual class meetings ever cancelled?
UIC rarely cancels a class meeting due to bad weather or instructor emergency. Should this happen, we will notify you as promptly as possible by phone and e-mail. Class closing announcements for UIC are also available by calling the UIC Information Line at (312) 413-9696.
Top of Page - Can courses taken through UIC Online be used toward a degree?
Credit courses taken as a nondegree student through UIC Online are regular university courses and may be applied to a degree at UIC or elsewhere. However, in order for a course to be applied toward a degree at UIC, the following requirements must be met:1. You must have applied to the university and been accepted to a degree program;
2. The course must be part of the approved degree curriculum;
3. The credit hours for the course must fall within the number of credit hours approved for transfer from nondegree to degree status; and
4. You must petition to have the course transferred from nondegree to degree status.If you have any questions about whether this course(s) could count towards a degree program at UIC, contact the appropriate college or department. If you intend to transfer this course to a degree program at another college or university, contact an advisor at that school for information.Top of Page - Who should I contact if I want to get into a degree program at UIC?
If you are interested in a degree in the subject area you are currently studying, feel free to speak with your UIC instructor about the degree program. However, for specific curriculum and admissions information, you should contact the department directly.
Top of Page - Do you provide special accommodations for persons with disabilities?
UIC provides accommodations and services for persons with disabilities. Arrangements can be made through the UIC Disability Resource Center for qualified individuals. If you have any questions, e-mail us at onlineinfo@uic.edu or call us at (312) 355-0423 and we will be happy to assist you.Top of Page - As an nondegree continuing education student, am I eligible for financial aid from UIC?
Because you are admitted as a nondegree student, you are not eligible for financial aid. If you have questions about your eligibility for financial aid, contact the UIC Office of Student Financial Aid by e-mail at money@uic.edu or by phone at (312) 996-3126.
Top of Page - I am eligible for a tuition waiver or grant (e.g. Illinois Veterans Grant, AmeriCorps Grant, etc.); what do I have to do?
If you have a tuition waiver or a grant, indicate this in the appropriate box on the enrollment form. You will not be required to pay at the time of enrollment. All billing and financial aid credits will be handled by University Student Financial Services and Cashier Operations and the Office of Student Financial Aid. Please be sure to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid by e-mail at money@uic.edu or by phone at (312) 996-3126 to confirm that they have all the necessary paperwork to process your waiver or grant. If for any reason you do not receive your anticipated funding, you are responsible for paying the tuition and fees on your student account.
Top of Page - I was admitted to UIC through the formal university admissions process; can I enroll in credit courses offered through UIC Online?
UIC degree-seeking students and students admitted nondegree through a formal university admissions process are eligible to enroll in credit courses offered through UIC Online . For these courses, enrollment is done through the UIC Online website. However, please note that some of the credit courses listed on the UIC Online website are sections of UIC campus courses (listed in the UIC Class Schedule Search) set up specifically for students who are not current UIC students. If a course listed on the UIC Online website is "co-listed" with a campus course, that fact will be indicated on the course information page. UIC students must enroll in the regular campus section of these courses, using Student Self-Service.Top of Page - As a regularly admitted UIC student enrolling in credit courses through UIC Online, what tuition rate will I be assessed?
If you have been admitted to UIC through the formal university admissions process and enroll in credit courses offered through UIC Online, you will be assessed the appropriate range tuition and campus fees by University Student Financial Services and Cashier Operations.Top of Page - What do I do if I forget my login information for the UIC Online Website?
If you forget your login information, please do not create another profile. You can retrieve your login information by going to “Forget your login info?” and submitting your e-mail address to have your login information sent to you. If you have any questions, contact us and we will be happy to assist you.