Spring Semester 2026 Deadlines
| Application Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| First Year | October 1, 2025 |
| Transfer (on-campus programs1,2) | October 15, 2025 |
| Transfer (online programs2) | Varies, consult program's website |
| Honors College3 | December 1, 2025 |
Fall Semester 2026 Deadlines
| Application Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
|
First Year - Early Action4 |
November 3, 2025 |
| First Year - Regular Decision | February 2, 2026 |
| Transfer - Nursing | January 15, 2026 |
| Transfer (on-campus programs2) | April 1, 2026 |
| Transfer (online programs2) | Varies, consult program's website |
| Business Scholars5 | November 3, 2025 (Priority) & February 2, 2026 (Final) |
|
GPPA4 |
November 3, 2025 |
| Honors College3 - First Year | November 3, 2025 (Priority) & February 2, 2026 (Final) |
| Honors College3 - Transfer | May 1, 2026 (Priority) & June 1, 2026 (Final) |
| Scholarship Priority - First Year6,7 | November 3, 2025 |
Footnotes
Applications for Spring 2026 (Transfer) and Fall/Spring 2026 (First Year) open on August 1, 2025. Fall 2026 applications for Transfer students open on December 15, 2025.
Applications and all supporting documents must be postmarked by the above dates.
1 Not all transfer programs are open for the Spring term. See the transfer guide for specific details on your intended major.
2 Readmission, Second Bachelor's Degree and Nondegree applicants share the same deadlines as Transfer applicants. Online program deadlines may differ; please consult the program’s website for more information.
3 Honors College: Students who are interested in applying to the Honors College must first apply to UIC as an undergraduate. See Honors College for more information.
4 First Year Early Action and GPPA: Applications and all required documents must be electronically dated or postmarked by November 3. Please note submitted materials will not be reflected on the checklist immediately due to processing delay.
5 Business Scholars: Please see the College of Business website for more information about the Business Scholars program.
6 Scholarship Priority: First-year applicants who apply by the Scholarship Priority deadline are likely to receive the fullest consideration for scholarships as part of the application review process. Please note, the deadline is a recommendation, and applicants who apply after the deadline may still be considered for scholarships.
7Chancellor's Fellows-Aim High: scholarship the application and all required documentation must be submitted by the deadline. The FAFSA deadline for consideration is January 15, 2026.