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Book a visit and more

Book a visit, connect with an admissions counselor, view a tour, and more. Undergraduate students have many options to engage with campus. Check out the sites below.

Prospective Students

Ready to learn more about Chicago's Public Research University? Explore opportunities to visit campus, attend presentations, connect with an admissions counselor, request an appointment and more.

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Admitted Students

Once you're admitted, you can choose from new types of visits and ways to connect with the admissions office, undergraduate colleges, and other incoming students.

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We Heart Transfers

UIC is one of the top destinations for transfer students in the state. Nearly 40 percent of the UIC student body began their education somewhere else.

Cha-ching!

More than 81 percent of students received some form of grant or scholarship aid. For Fall 2025, new undergraduate students from Illinois from families with income under $75k may qualify for $0 in tuition and fees. Learn more about UIC Aspire.

Learn & Enjoy

Fill your college experience with growth, learning and a lot of fun. Check out the Student Affairs website to learn how we can help make it happen.

Top 5 Countries

Top five sending countries include India, China, Pakistan, South Korea and Vietnam.

Public Art

Take a walk to see free public art on the Loop Art Tour featuring the Agora Sculpture in South Loop by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz.

Small Class Size

At UIC, you'll enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, and more than 3/4 of undergraduate courses are taught by tenured faculty.

Sports For All

UIC has 18 Division I sports teams and scores of club, recreational, and intramural teams.

Diverse & Welcoming

U.S. News & World Report named UIC one of the most diverse campuses in the United States, and Campus Pride ranks UIC among the nation’s top LGBT-friendly campuses.

Amenities Included

All rooms come fully furnished and include all basic utilities, free laundry and 24-hour security measures.

We're Growing

An institution of growing national and international stature, UIC received over $400 million dollars in federal research support this year.

Home at UIC

Students who choose to live on campus are guaranteed housing for as long as they're enrolled.

Lots of Transfers

Approximately 1,600 new transfer students join UIC every fall.

Strong Alumni Network

Did you know that 1 in 10 Chicagoans with a college degree is a UIC graduate? Our alumni network is 200,000 strong!

Room With a View

Many spaces feature gorgeous skyline views—another perk of being right in the heart of the city.

Guaranteed Professional Programs

UIC has a program that can guarantee admission to several professional programs, including law, pharmacy and physical therapy, to select first-year students. More information at gppa.uic.edu

A Big Comeback

The UIC Flames are named in reference to the Great Chicago Fire as well as the progress, transformation, innovation and resurgence that came afterwards.

The Ultimate College Town

Chicago is a national higher education destination. Over a quarter million students are enrolled in the city’s more than 50 colleges and universities. UIC is the largest university in Chicago.

$549,000

That’s the value of a UIC degree over 20 years. Payscale.com ROI Report ranks UIC in the top 11 percent of U.S. universities in annual return on investment.

Conveniently Located

International students have access to two major international airports, connected to campus by Chicago’s subway systems. It’s easy for UIC students to travel across the globe.

So Many Choices

UIC has 16 academic colleges and offers 94 undergraduate majors and 84 undergraduate minors. Find out where you belong!

Get Involved

Explore hundreds of student organizations through the Campus Programs office; deejay at UIC Radio; attend or help plan dozens of educational, cultural and fun campus events; and join a fraternity or sorority.

Think Tank

The Social Justice Portal Project is a collaborative movement-oriented think tank that brings together scholars, artists and activists to address the urgent questions of racial and social justice, and transformative change.

Bike Friendly

Chicago has more than 400 miles of on-street, protected, buffered and shared bike lanes. We also have a bike sharing program called DIVVY that allows students to rent bikes for short periods of time so they can get around the city. https://pspm.uic.edu/

FAFSA Hint

Don’t forget to use UIC’s Financial Aid code: 001776

Nov. 1

Apply by UIC's scholarship priority date to maximize your chances for scholarship consideration.

Urban Oasis

Did you know that UIC is home to more than 5,000 trees, 469 solar panels, five green roofs and 800 bike racks?

Top Art School

UIC’s Fine Arts programs are ranked among the top 50 in the US by US News and World Report.

Learn To Code

UIC’s Computer Science program is ranked among the nation's best in US News and World Report.

Locked In

Your tuition rate will not increase while you are a UIC student for up to four years.

Top Destination

UIC is one of the top destinations for international students in the Midwest, and third in the state of Illinois.

Real-World Experience

Our close proximity to downtown—and many top businesses and organizations—gives UIC students an advantage in finding internships.

Honors College

Enhance your UIC academic experience. Students can apply for admission to the Honors College.

Top Health Science

UIC is the principal educator of health professionals in Illinois, and one of only four universities in the nation with a full complement of health science programs.

Academic Success

A record-high 79 student-athletes were named to the Horizon League Honor Roll in 2020, earning a 3.55 GPA or higher.

Get Hired

66 percent of students experience an intership before they graduate. Land your internship or dream job after graduation with help from the Office of Career Services.

The Windy City

Chicago is the cultural and financial hub of the American Midwest, and the third largest city in the United States.

Top 50 University

UIC ranks 42nd among the top 50 public universities in US News and World Report.

Places that Inspire

Study at the University Library’s IDEA Commons, a student-centered space designed for collaborative study, technology use and research. It's open 24 hours a day, Sundays–Thursdays.

Historically Significant

UIC's Jane Addams Hull-House Museum consists of two of the original 13 buildings of one of the world's first social settlements.

Multilingual

Over one-third of our undergraduate students are multilingual with 60 different languages represented on campus.

In the neighborhood

Taylor Street features classic Italian cuisine at dozens of restaurants both old and new. Don’t miss out on Italian ice from Mario’s Italian Lemonade. (Insider tip: It’s only open from May to September).

Nursing Leaders

We educate some of the nation’s most sought-after nurses. UIC Nursing is ranked the 19th highest program in the nation by US News & World Report.

#9 Best Value Universities

Times Higher Education and the Wall Street Journal have named UIC one of very best values in the U.S.—with particular strength in environment, engagement and outcomes.