Dear students,
Welcome to the fall 2025 semester! Technology Solutions, UIC’s central IT department, wants to make sure you're aware of the resources and support available to you.
From helpful tech resources to online safety tips and important updates, like faster Wi-Fi and a new learning management system coming soon, here’s what you need to know to stay connected and protected this semester and beyond.
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Printing at UIC: UIC’s printing network is adapting to meet the needs of a mobile-first campus while keeping costs low and uptime high. Whether you’re printing from your phone, laptop or the cloud, our goal is to make the process quick, reliable and accessible.
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AI tools for students: Technology Solutions reviews every new technology to make sure it’s secure, accessible and a good fit for campus. We’re excited to share some powerful AI tools that are already available and supported at UIC. Whether you're using AI to study smarter, support your research, or save time on daily tasks — we're here to help you use it safely and effectively. See the UIC AI resources.
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Campus network upgrades: Technology Solutions successfully completed a transformative upgrade of the entire network infrastructure at the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to modernize and future-proof the university’s technology landscape. Read more about the Retzky College of Pharmacy updates.
- Canvas coming soon: UIC has announced that it will be moving from Blackboard Original and Blackboard Ultra to Canvas as a learning management system. Learn more about the migration.
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Tech feedback study – Your voice matters: We need to hear from you! Student feedback helps us improve the technology, tools and services you rely on. Keep an eye out for our upcoming tech survey this fall.
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Advanced Cyberinfrastructure for Education and Research, part of Technology Solutions, empowers the UIC research community with tools like high-speed networking, secure storage, advanced computing and expert-led workshops on topics from Python and R to Machine Learning and Generative AI. Visit the ACER website for research computing news, upcoming events and workshops.
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Your college years are all about learning, connecting and building your future — but scammers can turn your semester upside down. College students are often targeted in clever (and sometimes convincing) scams. Here’s what to look out for — and how to protect yourself.
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Fake job offers: Someone who says they are an employer or professor contacts you with a high-paying job that sounds too good to be true. They may send a fake check for you to deposit or ask for your bank information and will pressure you to act quickly. Verify any job offer through your campus career services or UIC Handshake.
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Email phishing: You get an email that looks like it's from your school or a familiar brand. It says your account is locked or needs verification. The link takes you to a page asking for your login info — don’t fall for it! This is a common phishing tactic to steal your login credentials.
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Text message phishing (smishing): You get a random text from a shipping company, a bank or even someone claiming to be from your school, asking you to click a link or reply with personal info. Be careful when clicking links to fake SMS text messages (smishing) that try to steal sensitive information or money.
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Cybersecurity awareness: Awareness can be your best defense. Learn how to recognize scams and see real examples encountered on campus at UIC Cyberguard, your go-to source for staying updated on cyber scams. Remember to report suspicious emails to security@uic.edu.
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Additional UIC student resources |
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UIC Handshake
Handshake is the trusted site for connecting students to a wide variety of employers and opportunities. You can find full-time, internship, part-time and on-campus employment listings.
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| UIC Connection
Use UIC Connection to find and attend events, go to meetings, browse and join over 400+ registered student organizations, 50+ university departments, 150+ community agencies, and so much more.
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| UIC Service Portal
Looking to connect with our community partners, find volunteer opportunities or log your completed hours? Sign up for the UIC Service Portal and look for service opportunities.
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Student portal
The myUIC portal provides students with quick access to academic, financial, testing, advising, cultural, wellness, and many other essential university services and applications.
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New York Times and Wall Street Journal Academic Pass
The UIC Library and the Office of the Provost are pleased to offer an Academic Pass subscription to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal to anyone with a valid UIC email address.
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