Alumni/Admissions Outreach

Fast Facts on UIC

With over 26,000 students, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is the largest university in the Chicago area. Located just west of Chicago's Loop, UIC is a vital part of the educational, technological and cultural fabric of the region.

UIC was formed in 1982 by the consolidations of two U of I campuses: the Medical Center campus, which dates back to the 19th century, and the comprehensive Chicago Circle Campus which replaced, in 1965, the Navy Pier Campus that had opened in 1946 to educate returning veterans.

According to U.S. News & World Report, UIC is one of the most diverse and affordable universities in the nation. UIC is a "best buy," according to Barron's Best Buys in College Education.

Degrees Offered (www.uic.edu/depts/oar/degreechart.shtml)

• 88 bachelor's academic areas
• 86 master's disciplines
• 58 doctorate specializations

UIC Graduates Account for:

• 1-in-10 college graduates in Chicago
• 1-in-57 adult Chicagoans
• 1-in-6 Illinois physicians, representing more minority physicians than any other public university in the United States
• UIC is a primary source of Chicago Public School teachers

Faculty

• 75% of tenured faculty teach undergraduate courses
• 13-to-1 student/faculty ratio
• Average class size is 29
• UIC Faculty received seven prestigious National Science Foundation Career awards in 2001
• The second MacArthur Fellowship ("genius grant") awarded in the last four years went to Inigo Manglano-Ovalle, a faculty member of the School of Art and Design in the College of Architecture and the Arts.

Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA)

Applications are accepted from Sept. 1 through Jan. 15; the preferred submission date is Dec. 15; decisions will be announced late March. If you have any questions, please call 312/996-8365 or visit www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/spec_prog/gppa

Housing Application Process (www.housing.uic.edu/app)

1. Apply to UIC.
2. Students wishing to live on campus should contact the Housing Office at (312) 355-6300 right after applying to UIC to obtain an application.
3. After being admitted, undergraduate students should complete and send in the Campus Housing Application along with $50 non-refundable application fee and $100 security deposit.
4. Receipt of application by the Campus Housing Office determines priority date for assignment.
   

Financial Aid Application Process

1. UIC has a March 1 priority deadline.
2. Fill out the FAFSA application (UIC's FAFSA code is 001776).
3. Mail the FAFSA or Renewal Application to the processing agency.
4. Correct your SAR (You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) 4 weeks after you mail the FAFSA).
5. Submit required documents. (The UIC Financial Aid Office is required to select some students for file review. These students must supply additional information, such as tax returns and citizenship documentation. If additional information is needed, you will be sent a specific request in the mail explaining what is needed. All requested documentation must be submitted in order to continue the processing of your application).
6. Receive award letter (You will be sent an award letter when your application file is complete. UIC usually mails award letters beginning in early April for the following academic year).
7. Accept or reject awards (You must accept or reject all awards that have been offered to you on the official award letter).
8. Funds credited to your account (All financial aid funds will be credited to your UIC billing account. At the earliest, this is done the week before classes begin).
9. Refund (If the total credited funds exceed your UIC bill, a refund check for the remainder will be mailed to you).

Financial Aid Office

(Located in the Student Services Building at the corner of Racine and Harrison).
University of Illinois at Chicago
Office of Student Financial Aid M/C 334
1200 W. Harrison
Chicago, IL 60607
312/996-3126

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Counselors staff the reception desk and are available on a walk-in basis.