Services for Incoming Students

AASAP offers the following services for incoming First-Year and Transfer students:

Orientation

AASAP and Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC) staff at summer orientation

AASAP presents workshops for incoming first-year and transfer students during UIC New Student Orientation, informing students on strategies for academic success. The presentation is created a direct result of feedback from students and connects incoming UIC students to resources to AASAP as well as partnering units at the Office of Student Success and Belonging.

For the most updated information, please refer to the orientation webpage and schedule as our offerings change each year.
In previous years, AASAP offered the following orientation sessions:
  • “Introduction to the Asian American Student Academic Program”
  • “How To Maximize Faculty Connections” in collaboration with the Native American Support Program (NASP)

Summer College

A photo of UIC staff at summer orientation at the top with paper cutouts on a solid yellow and blue plaid collage background and the following information: AASAP logo 2026 AASAP Summer College Burn Bright: A Summer of Growth & Learning with the Asian American Student Academic Program Summer College For all incoming first-year students interested in connecting with the Asian American Student Academic Program Program Dates choose between two program dates! Optional lunch provided at 1pm. Option 1: Tues, July 28 - Wed, July 29 (Two Days), 2PM-5PM Option 2: Wed, Aug 5 - Thurs, Aug 6 (Two Days), 2PM-5PM Kickstart your journey at UIC with a free, dynamic two-day program designed to help you thrive! Hosted by the Asian American Student Academic Program (AASAP), we will focus on academic, financial, and career development. • Engage in hands-on workshops that guide you in setting and planning for your personal and academic goals. • Explore conversations within the Asian American diaspora, fostering cultural connection and self-reflection. • Build community and confidence by connecting with fellow students and forming meaningful friendships.

AASAP hosts “Burn Bright,” a free, 2-day Summer College program designed for incoming students interested in connecting with AASAP. It focuses on academic, financial, and career development. In this program, attendees:

  • Engage in hands-on workshops that guide you in setting and planning for your personal and academic goals.
  • Explore conversations within the Asian American diaspora, fostering cultural connection and self-reflection.
  • Build community and confidence by connecting with fellow students and forming meaningful friendships.

For the most updated information, please refer to the Summer College webpage.

Community Outreach

AASAP at Oakton Community College
AASAP advisor, community partners, and students at Oakton Community College, where AASAP hosted a transfer workshop.

AASAP offers services to prospective students when requested. This can include:

  • 1:1 advising sessions
  • Individual outreach
  • Hosting campus visits for high school and college students interested in learning more about UIC services

These programs are coordinated on a rolling basis. Questions? Email aasap@uic.edu.

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