First-Year Initiatives

Two UIC transition coaches shown presenting to a group of UIC Flames Leadership Network students
UIC Transition Coaches Ashley Scott (left) and Felix Castillo present to a group of Flames Leadership Network students at the kick-off event for the new cohort of FLN students.

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First-Year Initiatives within the Academic Center for Excellence seeks to promote student access, engagement and persistence for those matriculating and currently enrolled at the University of Illinois of Chicago. Through the cultivation of supportive relationships, advocacy, workshop facilitation and referrals, students will gain the necessary skills to reach optimal success during the first year at UIC and beyond.