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“You have many choices to choose from for your college experience. It’s important to look at all the various aspects of choosing your university. UIC is the premiere urban experience! As Chicago’s only public research institution, you have experts and researchers in their respective fields as your faculty and as your mentors. The caring staff makes UIC feel like you are part of the family. Your fellow students make a big college campus in the city feel like home! We are a university that will IGNITE your PASSION in the heart of Chicago, which make every opportunity to have a vibrant campus life.

Below you will see some of the reasons why you should CHOOSE UIC. We want you to be successful here at UIC! We will help you get there! #UICBOUND”

With one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, the University of Illinois at Chicago is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for its students and fostering a sense of belonging, academic success, student growth and development, diversity, and community.

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Orientation

Orientation

We are excited that you have considered UIC to pursue your undergraduate education and look forward to meeting you! The UIC Orientation is an important step in your transition as a new student and is designed to help you make the most of your UIC Experience. We have built a program that ensures you will start your new adventure on the right foot.

During your Orientation session, you will be advised and select courses for your first semester. We will introduce you to many departments and resources that will make your experience here at UIC unique while offering you time to familiarize yourself with our campus.

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At UIC a great education is within reach. The goal of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to make the application process as simple as possible as provide a number of resources to assist you as you apply for financial aid.

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With one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, the University of Illinois at Chicago is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for its students and fostering a sense of belonging, academic success, student growth and development, diversity, and community.

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We strive to foster relationships with faculty, advisors, programs, and academic colleges at UIC to help support the goal of student success inside and outside the classroom environment. Take a look at some of our campus partners below.