What type of applicant are you?

First Year
Current high school students (including those with college credit) or high school graduates who have not attended a college/university.
Deadlines
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Spring 2026 First Year - October 1, 2025
Submit a petition for a late application at go.uic.edu/petition.
- Fall 2026 First Year Regular Decision - February 2, 2026

Transfer
Students who have earned college credit since graduating from high school.
Deadlines
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Spring 2026 Transfer - October 15, 2025
The Spring 2026 application has closed. Please consider applying for Fall 2026.
*Online programs may have different deadlines and more admission terms. Check with your program directly!
- Fall 2026 Transfer Nursing - January 15, 2026
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Fall 2026 Transfer - April 1, 2026
Nursing BSN applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2026. All other programs will open on Dec. 15 2025.
*Online programs may have different deadlines and more admission terms. Check with your program directly!

International
Students who have studied at a foreign secondary school or university or require a visa to study in the U.S.
Deadlines
Same as First Year or Transfer

Readmission
Former degree-seeking undergraduate students returning after two or more terms away from the university.
Deadlines
Same as Transfer

Second Bachelor's Degree
Applicants who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a second degree in a different field.
Deadlines
Same as Transfer

Nondegree
Applicants wishing to take UIC courses without working towards a UIC degree.
Deadlines
Same as Transfer