What type of applicant are you?

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First Year

Current high school students (including those with college credit) or high school graduates who have not attended a college/university.

Deadlines

  • Fall 2025 First Year Regular Decision - February 17, 2025
First Year Requirements
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Transfer

Students who have earned college credit since graduating from high school.

Deadlines

  • Fall 2025 Transfer Nursing - January 15, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Transfer - April 1, 2025

    *Most programs will accept applications through May 1 without the need to petition.
Transfer Requirements
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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

International Requirements
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Readmission

Former degree-seeking undergraduate students returning after two or more terms away from the university.

Deadlines
Same as Transfer

Readmission Requirements
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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

Second Bachelor's Requirements
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Nondegree

Applicants wishing to take UIC courses without working towards a UIC degree.

Deadlines
Same as Transfer

Nondegree Requirements