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Join Spanish@UIC

Membership is open to all currently enrolled UIC students, regardless of major or Spanish level. Whether you are a beginner or a native speaker, there is a place for you here.

Why Join?

A Welcoming Community

Connect with fellow students who share your interest in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Make friends, find study partners, and build lasting connections.

Cultural Enrichment

Attend movie nights, cultural celebrations, museum trips, and more. Immerse yourself in the richness and diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.

Academic Support

Access study groups, tutoring sessions, career panels, resume workshops, and graduate school guidance to support your academic and professional growth.

Community Service

Make a difference through bilingual volunteering, food pantry support, and partnerships with local organizations in Chicago's vibrant Hispanic communities.

Language Practice

Practice your Spanish in a supportive, low-pressure environment. From casual conversation hours to structured practice sessions, improve at your own pace.

Leadership Opportunities

Get involved as a committee member or run for a board position. Develop leadership skills, build your resume, and shape the future of the club.

Membership Dues

Dues help us fund events, supplies, and community programming. We keep them as low as possible and offer waivers so cost is never a barrier.

Per Semester

$10.00

Billed each semester

Best Value

Academic Year

$18.00

Fall + Spring combined

Payment Methods

venmo

Send via Venmo app

zelle

Send via Zelle transfer

cash

Pay in person at meetings

All payments are manually verified and marked as paid by the board.

Financial Waivers Available

Can't afford dues? No problem — request a confidential waiver from our Finance Chair. We believe cost should never prevent anyone from being part of our community. All waiver requests are handled with complete discretion.

Active Membership

To maintain active membership status each semester, members are expected to meet the following participation requirements.

3+

Meetings & Events

Attend at least three general meetings or club events per semester. This includes socials, workshops, cultural events, and more.

1+

Club Initiative

Participate in at least one club initiative per semester. This could be a community service project, a committee, or a special event.

1+

Engagement Activity

Complete at least one engagement activity per semester. This could include attending a partner event, participating in a discussion, or contributing to our social media.

Ready to Get Started?

Create your account to join Spanish@UIC. It only takes a minute, and you'll be part of our community right away. ¡Te esperamos!