We promise to help you cultivate your potential and reach your goals. But before we get to that, let's set you up for success. The following checklist and deadlines items are for new first-year students admitted for the fall semester.
The checklist and timeline will help you make sure you're on track to enroll at the university.
Immediately
Start by setting up your NetID to access the my.uic.edu portal and other enrollment functions.
You'll need your UIN and token. They are included on admitted student emails.
Any time after you are admitted, but no later than June 1 (extended).
All new first-year students are required to attend orientation and must complete several steps before gaining eligibility to register for a session. We recommend completing all the necessary steps before June 30 to ensure maximum availability for our summer orientation sessions.
Starting in February and before June 30 (or as soon as possible)
Starting in February, you will be prompted to take placement exams in the my.uic.edu portal. Completing these tests will help guide your course selection for your first semester. To access these tests, go to the my.uic.edu portal and navigate to the UIC Connect tab.
Starting in March and before June 30 (or as soon as possible)
Completing the online orientation modules allows you to attend in-person orientation where you learn about campus and register for classes. You’ll receive an invite to your UIC email when they are available.
Main sessions available in June and July
Registration begins in April for new students that have completed the above steps. You’ll select a date over the summer to attend orientation where you will learn more about the UIC community.
For many, it's important to start planning how you'll fund your education. There are resources available — take advantage of everything we have to offer.
As soon as possible
U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for need-based federal and state grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. Students who submit FAFSA* will also be considered for any institutional aid for which they may be eligible.
UIC’s federal school code is 001776.
Note — Undocumented Illinois residents who are not eligible to receive federal aid may submit the Illinois Rise Act Alternative Application to be considered for state aid. Aid notifications for those that submit a FAFSA or Illinois Rise Act Alternative Application will be processed beginning in May. Once your notification is ready, it will be available in the my.uic.edu portal.
January 1
Tuition is assessed in August, but students can review payment options and set up optional payment plans beginning in January.
Over the summer
The university employs thousands of students in a variety of campus positions. There are many different jobs available, including office support aides, tutors, gym personnel, tour guides, call center employees, researchers, production assistants, etc. UIC Student Employment maintains a job board of available positions.
UIC students can live on campus in a residence hall, or commute from the area. Check out the available resources whether you plan to live on or off campus.
Before March 14, or as soon as possible
Placement for student housing is first come, first served. If you are considering living on campus, you should apply early to maximize your chances for your preferred residence.
Anytime
UIC considers anyone who is not living in university housing a commuter. Students who are considered commuters can live just five minutes away in an apartment or at home with their parents. The Commuter Student Resource Center can help connect you with other commuting students and provide you with information to improve your experience.
Before August 1
Send any official AP exam scores and your final transcripts once you have graduated from high school.
Registration begins in May
Get ahead by joining us for Summer College. Our programs are tuition free and fun, but they also prep you for the fall.
UIC does not currently have an enrollment deposit. You can secure your space in the incoming class by responding "yes" to the Intent to Enroll section in the my.uic.edu student portal.
Scholarships are one of several forms of assistance that may be offered to applicants as part of their financial award. Scholarships may be included in the award package, or may come independently from different sources (the Honors College, a particular college or department, an outside organization, etc.). There is not a single schedule that determines when these awards are announced. Generally, most scholarship notifications will be sent by the end of April. See the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Recommended courses will depend on the results of your placement tests, your major and your availability. Classes are selected in the my.uic.edu portal. Prepare for registration by reviewing the undergraduate catalog.
Advanced placement credit is awarded as a result of the scores received on the appropriate exams, not by taking the class alone. Please review our Credit by Examination page for detailed information.
No need to worry! All the necessary information to begin at UIC is available on this website. Additionally:
Cost of attendance is a term used by federal government to capture all costs associated with attending a university. The amount is a total of both billable fees (costs that are charged by the university, like tuition and fees), and costs that a student is expected to incur like transportation, living expenses, books and others. It is used primarily for the calculation of your financial aid.
Student tuition is assessed beginning in mid-August but is not officially billed to your account until after the end of the add/drop period (the second week of classes). Tuition and fees are due at the end of September for the fall semester.
Yes, you can still apply to the Honors College even after you've been admitted! If you applied to UIC without indicating your interest in the Honors College, please visit the Honors College website for requirements and a link to a secondary Honors College application. View the Deadlines page for the latest Honors College priority and final deadlines.
Admitted students may request a deferral to a future term by submitting a request through the application appeals and petitions form, accessible at the bottom of the application status portal. Deferral of admission decisions are typically approved only in cases of military and medical reasons. All other requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and if we are unable to defer the admission, we will create a new application for you, waive the application fee, and you will undergo the review process for the future term. If you attend another institution before enrolling at UIC in the deferred term, transcripts will be required and you will be changed to a transfer student.