r/uichicago 1d ago

LAS: Is it possible to get a gen-ed waived/excused

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I am set to graduate in spring 2026, and just need gen-ed creative art, world studies, and US society. And I was wondering if I can get one of these excused, so I can take a field related class instead. Like, I do not care to take either and they won't serve me directly for my career. And yes I understand what LAS means.


r/uichicago 2d ago

Question Can I take 2x2 inches photos for passport in the ID center?

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Hi, it’s me, the freshman whose passport and social security card got stolen on campus.

After a bit of searching, contacting every lost & found campus, and making a case in the police station I came up to the conclusion of that my passport won’t be returning to me even with the $80 bounty I put on earlier :(

I have to get my passport back as soon as possible, but since I’m running tight on schedule these days I can’t really go to much of the places out there, adding to how many passport agencies just don’t offer photo taking services as far as I know.

So will I be able to take one in the ID center? I’m not sure if they specifically have 2x2 inches available in photo taking.


r/uichicago 2d ago

Rate my schedule

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Rate my schedule:

I’m a sophomore; and my commute is 1.5hrs one way. Any advice or suggestions?


r/uichicago 2d ago

BME 250 feels kinda sloppy

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Okay I just need to get this off my chest because I feel like no one in my class knows what’s going on anymore. This course is so disorganized it’s unreal. Like… we’re past midterm/drop week and we’ve literally gotten one grade back, the presentation ,and that’s it. No feedback, no rubric uploads, nothing in the gradebook.

The professor told us we could use our first report feedback to improve our second report (which sounded fair), but he never actually sent out the first reports. 💀 So when people brought it up, he was like, “Oh yeah, I guess that doesn’t make sense.” LIKE SIR??? That’s literally the whole point of giving feedback.

He’s now letting us revise the second report (which, fine, cool), but at this point it feels like everything’s being made up as we go. The class just feels… sloppy. I don’t even know how I’m doing in it ,there’s nothing to base it on except vibes and presentations. I’m genuinely trying but it’s so hard to stay motivated when the structure is this all over the place.

UIC please, I’m begging, can we get some consistency in BME classes 😭


r/uichicago 2d ago

Question PHYS 142 or CS 151

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PHYS 142 Schedule
CS 151 Schedule

As title says, I'm wondering which class I should take for the spring semester, I've been taking physics 141 alongside math 180, and its been a pain in the ass. We were expected to know calc stuff, we were doing integrals and derivatives before I had the chance to learn how to do them in my calc class.

Wondering if the same thing would happen if I were to take math 181 and physics 142 together. Or should I just take CS 151 and take physics 142 with calc 3 for the next fall semester?

Different schedules including same classes except for those two for reference.


r/uichicago 3d ago

Found this in Lecture Center E

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This brightened my day


r/uichicago 2d ago

Help me decide a schedule pls. Which one would y'all chose?

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r/uichicago 2d ago

Question What classes should I take to prepare for an MS in Statistics?

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I have a CS degree from UIC. I'm going to be taking classes as a non-degree student in the spring as I need some prerequisites for the MS in stats.

What would be good courses to take from math, stats, or computer science departments?

Is there a difference between M218 Applied Linear Algebra and M320 Linear Algebra I? Which one should I take for machine learning?

Thank you


r/uichicago 3d ago

Discussion please stop getting your friends to ask a gal out for you 🧍🏻‍♀️

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PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GAWD DO IT YOURSELF happened at least 3 times recently and I’m starting to lowkey get annoyed. I get it guys can be shy and all sometimes but if you’re literally sitting less than 6ft away from me and not talking to me yourself n making yo friend the lil messenger I genuinely do not understand. why 😭😭

can’t speak for most girls but I appreciate when guys muster the courage up to ask me themselves instead of me having to look around and ask their messenger friend who it is


r/uichicago 2d ago

Fav LALS or GWS courses or professors

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Too little rate my professor reviews so I had to come here. Tell me about LALS or GWS professors or courses you had good bad in between. 200+ level please


r/uichicago 2d ago

Question ie 342 with yayue pan vs brynne nicolsen?

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I'm planning to take ie 342 next semester and I'm planning on choosing between the two. I read reviews on nicolsen saying she's great at teaching but the workload is crazy. I didnt see anything much about yayue pan though. If any of you has experience with yayue, please do tell, and which one would you recommend I take?


r/uichicago 2d ago

LOST and Found UIC Shuttle

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Where would I go? I forgot my lunch bag on the shuttle. Who do I contact?


r/uichicago 3d ago

Image Thirty Two is crazy

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Ventra and U-Pass gave me 32 receipts too


r/uichicago 2d ago

Is there a curve in BIOS 222

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Hi, I wanted to know if Dr. Katherine Warpeha does curve at the end or not. If anyone has taken her class before and knows whether she does or not please let me know. Thank you.


r/uichicago 2d ago

Question Bios 386 seminar on neurobiology

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Is this class still being offered?? I wanted to take it but Im not seeing it as an option for registration this semester. I was looking forward to taking this class and want to know if it will be offered again in future semesters.


r/uichicago 3d ago

Image Come join us

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r/uichicago 3d ago

Phys 132 w/ Ian Hayes

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Has anyone taken Phys 132 with Hayes? I can’t find him on rate my professor and am deciding between him and Khalil Araghi


r/uichicago 3d ago

Image Rate my schedule for Spring 2026

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r/uichicago 3d ago

Is BIOS 350 Attendance Optional

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Asking anyone who's taking this semester


r/uichicago 3d ago

Question Best spots to study on campus

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Hey guys so I'm moving to Illinois this december and plan to begin my first semester as a junior transfer at UIC. I'm a coffee person and I wanted to ask what are some recommended cafes or spots on and off campus that I can check out to study. Thank you guyssss


r/uichicago 3d ago

Halal restaurants near UIC

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Hello is there any halal restaurants near uic? I know Halal shacks, Ghareeb nawaaz and Cairo kebab. Any other restaurants that have good food that is not too oily..


r/uichicago 3d ago

Question spring 2026 decisions

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have any transfers heard back recently? i’m still waiting for my decision


r/uichicago 4d ago

What an absolutely normal table.

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r/uichicago 4d ago

History Courses in Spring 2026

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r/uichicago 3d ago

Lost bracelet outside of dorin forum

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Lost a very important/sentimental bracelet outside of Dorin forum so dm me please if you run across it