As part of the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program, Kaplan is offering virtual events called Campus Connections as opportunities for UIS faculty and staff to learn more about this partnership and the test prep resources available to our students.
What to Expect
Campus Connections sessions provide an opportunity for UIS faculty and staff to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of available tools and support for various program areas.
- Explore strategies for effectively integrating Kaplan resources.
- Engage with Kaplan experts and academic consultants.
Schedule of Events
| Session | Number of Sessions Offered | Schedule and Registration | Programs Covered | Who Should Attend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Advising + Career Advising | 6 | View Schedule Register for Session | GRE, GMAT, Real Estate, Insurance, Cybersecurity Training, Professional Skills (Career Readiness, Data Literacy), PRAXIS | Academic & Career Advisors, Provost Office Staff, Student Affairs Staff, Workforce Readiness Teams |
| Business (CPA) | 2 | View Schedule Register for Session | CPA Prep Only | Accounting Education Staff, Faculty, and Administrators |
| Business (Undergrad/Grad) | 2 | View Schedule Register for Session | GMAT, GRE, SIE, FPQP, WMS, FAA, CFA (Does NOT cover the CPA Prep. Please see the separate session listed above) | Business School Staff, Faculty, and Administrators |
| Cybersecurity | 2 | View Schedule Register for Session | Cyber Risk Management, Defensive Security Operations, Offensive Security Operations | Faculty, Staff, and Administrators with students focusing on Cybersecurity |
| Kaplan Portal Administrators | 3 | View Schedule Register for Session | Kaplan Portal Administration, Reporting, User Management | Kaplan Administrators looking for a refresher on administering the Kaplan portal, including reporting and user management |
| Marketing and Communication Strategies for Engagement | 3 | View Schedule Register for Session | Marketing and Communications Strategies to drive student engagement in your department or program. | All department or program leads looking for assistance with communications to students to drive engagement. Includes marketing assets for events, classrooms, and other spaces. |
| Medical Licensure (USMLE) | 4 | View Schedule Register for Session | USMLE (Step 1 & 2) | Medical Faculty, Staff, and Administrators. |
| Nursing (Advanced Practitioner) | 4 | View Schedule Register for Session | CCRN, ANCC, AANP Adult Gerontology | Advanced Practice Nursing Education Faculty, Staff, and Administrators |
| Nursing (Undergrad) | 4 | View Schedule Register for Session | NCLEX-RN, NCLEX-PN | Nursing Education Faculty, Staff, and Administrators at Universities (4 year) |
| Pre-Health | 3 | View Schedule Register for Session | MCAT, DAT, OAT | Pre-Health Advisors, Academic Advisors, and Career Advisors |
| Pre-Law | 3 | View Schedule Register for Session | LSAT | Pre-Law Advisors, Academic Advisors, and Career Advisors |
How to Register
The full schedule of sessions and registration details can be found on the Campus Connections Program Orientation Calendar. Registration is required to attend a Campus Connections session. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory if you are unavailable.
Important Notes
- Specialized orientations for Law School (Bar Prep), Dental School (INDBE Prep), and Physician Assistant Program (PANCE Prep) are available upon request.
- These sessions are designed to support student success but are not intended for student attendance.