Getting around
UIC Intracampus Bus Service
Free bus service linking east and west campus via Roosevelt Road and Harrison Street with real-time tracking on UIC Ride app
UIC at a glance
22,170
undergrads
77%
of applicants admitted
80%
come back for year 2
70%
graduate
17 : 1
students per teacher
$73,666
typical pay 10 years in
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
What a year really costs
After grants and scholarships, by family income. Average: $9,540.
Under $30k $9,536
$30k–$48k $7,327
$48k–$75k $8,493
$75k–$110k $12,812
Over $110k $24,150
Tuition, in state
$14,652
Tuition, out of state
$30,754
Typical debt at graduation
$14,500
53% of students get a Pell Grant
Free stuff most students miss
Health & safety
UIC Counseling Center
Free confidential counseling, crisis services, and mental health support for enrolled UIC students with 24/7 crisis line
Eat
Dining halls, quick bites and coffee on campus.
605 Commons Dining Hall
Dining hall All-you-care-to-eat dining hall in Student Center East with rotating stations and diverse cuisine options
750 S Halsted St
ARC Dining
Dining hall Dining hall inside the Academic and Residential Complex serving residents and commuters on east campus
940 W Harrison St
Inner Circle Food Court
Cafe Food court on the 2nd floor of Student Center East featuring Subway, Burrito Bravo, and Sbarro
750 S Halsted St
Chick-fil-A
Cafe Popular chicken restaurant on the 1st floor of Student Center East
750 S Halsted St Cafe
Panda Express
Cafe Chinese-American fast food on the 1st floor of Student Center East
750 S Halsted St Cafe
Cafe Descartes
Cafe Coffee shop on the 1st floor of Student Center East, great for studying between classes
750 S Halsted St Cafe
Dunkin'
Cafe Coffee and donuts on the 2nd floor of Student Center East
750 S Halsted St
JST Cafe
Cafe Cafe in James Stukel Towers serving south campus residents and commuters
818 S Wolcott Ave Market
Halsted Street Station
Market Campus convenience store on the 2nd floor of Student Center East for grab-and-go snacks and essentials
750 S Halsted St
Student Center West Dining
Cafe Dining options in Student Center West on the health sciences campus
828 S Wolcott Ave
Daley Library Cafe
Cafe Coffee and snacks inside the Richard J. Daley Library, perfect for study breaks
801 S Morgan StWhere to live
Residence halls, apartments and help finding a place.
Academic & Residential Complex (ARC)
Residence hall Modern east campus residence hall open to all class standings with dining, study lounges, and proximity to Student Center East
940 W Harrison St
James Stukel Towers
Residence hall South campus high-rise residence halls with Chicago skyline views and on-site dining cafe
818 S Wolcott Ave
Commons Residence Halls
Residence hall Three residence halls (North, South, West) located near east campus with suite and traditional room options
1010 W Harrison St
Courtyard Residence Hall
Residence hall East campus residence hall open to all class standings with a central courtyard and community spaces
818 S Halsted St
Single Student Residence
Residence hall West campus residence hall near health science colleges, Student Center West, and Taylor Street restaurants
1815 W Taylor StGet around
Shuttles, parking and accessible rides.
UIC Intracampus Bus Service
Transit Free bus service linking east and west campus via Roosevelt Road and Harrison Street with real-time tracking on UIC Ride app
750 S Halsted St
CTA Blue Line - UIC-Halsted Station
Transit Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line station at UIC connecting to downtown Loop, O'Hare Airport, and the west side
430 S Halsted St
UIC Parking
Parking Campus parking lots and garages with semester permits and daily visitor parking across east and west campus
1100 W Harrison St
Divvy Bike Share
Biking Chicago's bike share system with stations on both east and west campus and discounted UIC student memberships
750 S Halsted StMajors that pay most at UIC
Typical pay 4 years after graduating. Top 6 of 47 bachelor's majors with published pay.
Computer Science $120,470
Computer Engineering $102,691
Electrical Engineering $92,002
Chemical Engineering $87,407
Biomedical/Medical Engineering $87,393
Mechanical Engineering $87,384
Source: College Scorecard, field-of-study data.
Your UIC checklist
5 things worth doing early
When you need help
5 things UIC freshmen figure out too late
1 Animals in a class? Ask before you enroll
"Students who have ethical concerns about the use of animals in teaching have the responsibility to contact the instructor, prior to enrollment in any course in which animals may be used as part of course instruction, to determine whether class exercises involving animals are optional or required, and what alternatives, if any, are available. If no alternatives are available, the refusal to participate in required activities involving animals may result in a failing grade in the course."
2 Double major? Both in one college
"To double major, students must complete all of the requirements for two majors within one college." "Double degrees can be within one college or across two colleges." "Double degrees require a minimum of 30 additional semester hours beyond those required for the first degree."
3 Only 2 major classes count as Gen Ed
"Note: Students may count up to two courses in their major toward their General Education requirements. If students have a double major, then two courses from each of the majors may be applied toward General Education."
4 Course below 100? No graduation credit
"Courses numbered 001–099 do not carry academic credit but meet special program requirements." "Note: Courses numbered 001–099 do not carry credit toward graduation. Grades for these courses are not calculated in the GPA."
5 Record the lecture — Gus makes the notes, flashcards and quiz
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One more thing
Wrong final grade? Corrections close after two years
"Changes/corrections to final grades are permitted up to two years after recording the final grade in a student’s academic record so long as the course instructor, department chair/head, and college office approve of the change/correction. No grade changes/corrections are allowed after the two-year time limitation."
UIC Catalog — academic standingFail a proficiency exam and no record is made
"The grade given in proficiency examinations is either “pass” or “fail” but a student does not receive a “pass” unless at least the equivalent of a C is earned. Neither grade is included in the computation of the student’s average; no official record is made of a “fail.”"
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