Updates for prospective students and applicants

2026 Updates 

UIC Aspire Program — $0 tuition and fees  

This year, we are excited to continue the UIC Aspire program — new, undergraduate, Illinois residents from households with incomes of $75,000 or less can attend UIC for $0 in tuition and fees for Fall 2026.

March 15, 2026 is the priority date for potentially eligible students to submit their aid application. More at at free.uic.edu. 

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Fall 2026 Application Updates

Test-Optional Choice for First-Year Applicants

We do not require standardized tests and are a test-optional institution. More information about our application process is available on our First-Year Admissions Requirements and Test Optional FAQ pages. 

Application Credentials Submission

  • Please send all required application credentials electronically when possible, we accept paper mail but the quickest method is by taking advantage of electronic transcript services where available.
  • If you are unable to secure electronic transcripts and have requested official documents to be sent to us by mail, you can upload unofficial copies of your transcripts to your application status portal. If you are offered admission, we will require official transcripts prior to enrollment.  

Contact Us

UIC's Visitors Center and the Office of Admissions are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Check out these additional methods to contact us:

  • Not yet applied but ready to learn more about UIC? 
    • ​Learn more and even schedule a visit at Discover UIC
    • Email us at admissions@uic.edu or reach an admissions counselor Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 312.996.4350.
  • Do you need to send documents or supporting materials for your application? You can email attachments to undergradmail@uic.edu (Undergraduate applicants) or applygrad@uic.edu (Graduate applicants).

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