UIC Business Student Life
Business Beyond the Classroom
At UIC Business, you’ll learn business concepts and skills both inside and outside the classroom. From our diverse community to our vibrant campus in downtown Chicago, we strive to be one of the best business colleges for student life. Activities for business students at UIC range from corporate visits to relay races. See the Cubs, Sox or Blackhawks play, connect with local companies or practice your leadership skills with improv — at UIC Business, there’s no shortage of ways to grow as a professional and have fun.
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23 Business Student Organizations
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52,000 Alumni Connections
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Top 25 in Ethnic Diversity in the U.S.
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See what student life is like for UIC Business student Saskia Simorangkir.
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Why Is UIC One of Chicago’s Best Business Colleges for Student Life? Heading link
Along with an energetic atmosphere and plenty of activities for business students, UIC Business provides exceptional career preparation with student organizations, professional development programs and access to the local business community.
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Get involved in one (or more) of UIC Business’ 23 student organizations, which include options for all interests and backgrounds. Our student organizations help you gain leadership skills, access to professional development opportunities and connections with your peers.
Chicago is home to the American Marketing Association, and UIC Business is ranked among the top 25 chapters.
Our business student organizations include:
Undergraduate Student Organizations
- Accounting Club
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- American Marketing Association
- Association of Latino Professionals For America
- Beta Gamma Sigma
- Black Students in Business
- Business Analytics Organization
- Collegiate Association of Business Scholars
- Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
- FCG Consulting
- Finance and Investment Group
- Five94′ Marketing Solutions
(affiliated with the American Marketing Association)
Undergraduate Student Organizations
Student-Led Department Initiatives
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“The most rewarding aspect of being involved in a student organization is that you will get the opportunity to interact with your peers who have similar aspirations and a chance to build professional relationships adding immense value to the learning experience.”
| Senior IDS/Finance Major
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Slalom Consulting recently hosted the Flames Consulting Group at its Chicago headquarters. Fifteen students and Ginger Lacy, Associate Director – UIC Business Career Center, learned about the firm’s opportunities in technology, analytics, and business advisory consulting, toured the office, and networked with Slalom consultants.
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Engage in in-depth learning experiences with other business students and faculty members. Students already admitted to UIC Business should head to Business Connect for next steps and upcoming events.
The Business Learning Center
Meet, study and share ideas at the Business Learning Center, a space designed by and for business students. The Business Learning Center hosts monthly workshops and offers tutoring sessions for anyone who needs help with their classes. For more information, please contact Liz Sady, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Student Services.
Living Learning Communities (LLC’s)
Get specialized attention and an enriched educational experience in Living and Learning Communities (LLC’s). Partnering business students experience a sense of community through programs, conversations and faculty interaction centered on core business skills.
Business Connnect
Get important academic, career and campus information at UIC Business Connect. As a supplement to your professors and advisers, UIC Business Connect is here to help you succeed with your academic goals, enhance your experience as a UIC Business student and help facilitate a successful future beyond your time on campus.
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Business Ambassadors
Activate your leadership skills and serve as a representative for college-hosted events, such as open houses, onboarding, Commencement, IGNITE and other college-wide functions. As a Business Ambassador, you’ll serve as a leader and role model on campus who introduces students to campus life and represent the university as a positive, inclusive and dynamic learning and living environment. Ambassadors work both on and off campus to support activities and represent the University, often as the first point of contact for potential students, parents and other friends of the college.
For questions and more information about the Business Ambassador Program, please contact Joey Maman, lead academic advisor.
Networking
Hear from UIC Business alumni, a network of over 52,000 business professionals. The UIC Business Alumni Network holds yearly events where you can make the powerful connections you need to succeed in the business world. Donors also support our hard-working students through scholarship and mentorship opportunities.
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“Through hard work and a lot of support from different people, specifically from UIC with all its resources, I was able to see the version of myself that I wanted to become,” he said. “It’s definitely made me a better person, and I’m excited to navigate the next chapter of my life.”
| BS '23, Marketing and Finance Major