Break Through Tech Chicago CS 111 Tuition-Free Summer Course (June 10th - August 2nd, 2024) – Priority deadline to apply is May 15
Break Through Tech Chicago’s works to increase gender diversity in tech world by preparing more UIC women and nonbinary people with knowledge and need to excel in tech!
Embrace the opportunity to transform your summer with our 8-week program, designed to offer a compelling mix of programming skills, team projects, and engagement with fellow students. This program is an ideal pathway for those eager to enhance their tech and computing abilities, explore new career pathways, or forge meaningful connections. This is your chance to make the summer of 2024 unforgettable, filled with learning and new career experiences.
Dive into this link to start your UIC Break Through Tech Chicago application journey.
Program Highlights:
CS 111: It’s a no-experience-required introductory programming 3 credit Tuition-Free course that will:
· start teaching you how to code!
· allow you to program simple computer games, data visualizations, and images.
· give you a skillset that will unlock a tech-based way to solve problems
Dates: UIC Summer II Session, June 10 - August 2, 2024
· Course Details: CS 111 Hybrid taught by Prof. Reckinger during UIC Summer Session 2)
· Days: (Monday/Wednesday/(only Fridays are on-line)
· Time: 9am-12pm
· Start date is June 10th- August 2nd
· Summer holidays are (off June 19th and the week of July 4th will be fully online)
· Includes Zybook and software needed for the course
· Department approval is needed to register – send is your UIN
· Application Deadline Approaching Soon: We operate on rolling admissions, but space is limited. Secure your spot by May 15th!
This page will walk you through the registration process — how to actually get yourself into the Break Through Tech Chicago section of the class — and will provide information about fees and expectations.
Additional Information:
Break Through Tech Chicago will pay for:
· Only Tuition for CRN 23291 and CRN 23292 (CS 111 taught by Prof. Reckinger during UIC Summer Session 2)
· Only Course materials Zybook and software needed for the course
Break Through Tech Chicago cannot pay for:
· Tuition / books for any other UIC courses
· Additional fees assessed by the university
· Campus Care or other health service fees / requirements. Visit campus care for more information about requirements and opt out options.
· Transportation and meals
· Any previous financial balance on a student’s account
For any additional fees – you may want to consider applying for the Last Mile Education Fund scholarship grant for students who are interested in tech and need financial assistance. You can add BTTC as a reference if you decide to apply for this educational fund.
If you have difficulty registering or have any questions, email pmhern@uic.edu.
