Student Support and Community Building

Inclusion. Access. Equity. These principles guide the UIC Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change to expand the awareness of cultural diversity’s value to UIC and the community-at-large.

Other campus resources provide an opportunities for intercultural engagement among students, faculty, staff and Chicago communities. From cultural programs to student consultations, campus resources foster positive social change and help students make the most of their experience at UIC.

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African American Cultural Center

Supports the UIC mission by engaging campus and community partners in cultural, social, and scholarly activities.
African American Academic Network

Works to increase the recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of African American students.
Arab American Cultural Center

Creating awareness about Arab American cultures and histories, building community and solidarity.
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center

Offers social, cultural, and educational programs that promote knowledge of and foster engagement with issues.
Disability Resource Center

Facilitates access for students through consultation with faculty/departments & provision of reasonable accommodation.
Gender and Sexuality Center

Provides and facilitates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally education, outreach, research, and support.
Latin American Recruitment & Educational Services

Prepares leaders who contribute towards cultural and social advancement of the Latino community.
Native American Support Program

Strives to increase the enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of Native American Students.
Rafael Cintrón Ortiz Latino Cultural Center

Builds understanding of Latino cultures and issues ,intercultural skills and collaborations for positive social change.
Student Veteran Affairs Office

Assists student veterans as they make the transition to the campus life.
Women’s Leadership and Resource Center

Provides individual consultation on issues such as sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Student Support and Community Building

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