Academic Support Programs

AASAP hosts events throughout the year to support students develop vital academic skills while building community. Some event topics include:

  • Understanding advising as an academic tool and maximizing advising sessions, including culturally engaged academic advising at AASAP
  • Sharing effective study skills and online tools
  • Hosting information sessions with representatives from UIC undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Writing feedback
  • Presentation skills
  • Letters of recommendation

AASAP is always planning Academic Support Programs! You can stay updated on our latest programming by following our Instagram, joining our group on UIC Connection, or signing up for our weekly newsletter.

Check out some of AASAP's past Academic Support programs:

AASAP GRA presents at Note Smarter workshop
Note Smarter: A Note Taking Workshop
In partnership with Global Asian Studies, this interactive workshop led by an AASAP GRA helped students to identify their note-taking styles and prioritize academic goals.
Graphics of people talking in person and through a computer screen on top of pink, red, purple, and blue shapes and white background and the following information: Academic support badge AASAP Presents Advising 101 Join AASAP and UIC Advisors to: • learn what Advising is & how to optimize your Advisor • run through scenarios with a UIC Advisor • build confidence in communicating and self advocating with university staff Thus. Jan 30th 1pm to 3pm Student Services Building 1600 RSVP today QR Code AASAP logo AANAPISI logo
Advising 101
AASAP invited advisors across campus to share strategies to maximize advising resources as well as directly connect students to culturally-relevant academic advising.
Attendees at Diwali Reflections and Reset
Diwali Reflections and Reset
In celebration of Diwali, students gathered to complete a guided reflection of academic goals and paint diyas in a community space.
Folder with fingerprints and footprints, a magnifying glass, and photos on a white frame on an orange and yellow background and the following information: AASAP and UREF presents Unlocking the Secrets of Undergraduate Research Join UIC’s Undergraduate Research and External Fellowships for an insightful workshop. Dr. Ramona Alcalá will guide you through finding research opportunities, aligning them with your personal and career goals, and connecting with faculty mentors. Lunch provided (bring a laptop or phone for participation) RSVP requested (use QR code below to register) When and where you might ask …? Date: Wed, Nov 13th Time: 12-1pm Location: AASAP Space (2720 Student Services Building) UREF logo AASAP logo AANAPISI logo Academic support logo QR code
Unlocking the Secrets of Undergrad Research
AASAP and Undergraduate Research and External Fellowships partnered to host a workshop on finding research opportunities, identifying academic and career goals, and finding faculty mentors.