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  • Application Process: Applications are accepted online at https://apply.gradprog.com/illinois-chicago. You can also submit your application through an unofficial transcript, which can be uploaded to the online application or mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
  • Application Deadlines: The priority deadline for fall admission is March 1, and spring admission is October 15 each year .Application Fee: The non-refundable fee of $65 must accompany each application; payment options include a check or money order payable to UIC graduate school and credit card via MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale (or its equivalent) in all undergraduate work; GRE scores (if required by department); official transcripts showing completion of all previous coursework; three letters of recommendation written by professors who know you well enough to comment on your suitability for graduate studies in their discipline(s).
Graduate Programs

The University of Illinois Chicago offers a wide variety of graduate degrees. You can learn more about the different graduate programs on the UIC website and apply for a graduate degree at UIC if you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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Application Process

The application process begins with submitting your graduate school application. The University of Illinois Chicago Graduate College accepts applications for admission on a rolling basis, and you may apply up to one month before the start of classes in August.

Full-time students must submit their completed applications by February 1 for fall semester entry or October 1 for spring semester entry. Part-time students should apply by June 1 for the fall semester entry or January 15 for the spring semester entry (Note: This is only applicable if used as a part-time student with financial aid).

The application fee is $60 but can be waived if you qualify as an Illinois resident or are eligible under certain federal programs such as TRIO or Pell Grants. Suppose your application is accepted into our program. In that case, we will notify you by email and provide instructions on paying the remaining balance due on tuition fees owed before registration begins each term.

How to Apply for Graduate Degrees at UIC

To apply to a graduate program at UIC, you will need to:

  • Apply online through the Graduate College’s Application Gateway. You can also find instructions on how to apply here.
  • Submit all required application materials by the deadline (for admission: January 15). The Graduate College will notify you by email when your application has been received and processed. If you have questions about your application status or any other aspect of the process, contact them at gradinfo@uic.edu or 312-996-3181 from 8 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday.

Once admitted into a program of study at UIC, students must pay fees within two weeks after receiving their offer letter through Student Business Services before registration can take place for classes that start in September or January each year; otherwise, registration may be delayed until payment is complete.

Learn more about the application process, including when you should apply and how to submit an application

If you’re ready to get started on your application, use our step-by-step guide below.

You can apply for graduate school at UIC anytime between September 1 and February 1 of the year before you would like to start classes. If you wanted to begin classes, your first opportunity would be September 1, (you can check out our calendar here). You can submit applications online through Apply Yourself or by mail using an application form on the Graduate College website. The application fee is $55 per program.

If there is an admission requirement that must be met before submitting your official transcripts (such as GRE scores), please make sure these are sent directly from ETS or another agency with which they were ordered at least five business days before the deadline for submission of all materials related to this admission requirement so that we have ample time for processing them before making final decisions about admissions offers made based upon those results.”

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Here’s how to apply for a graduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago

To apply for a graduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago, you must submit the following:

  • An application. You can find this online at [UIC’s website](https://www.uic.edu/admissions/apply-graduate).
  • Transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended since high school (including dual credit courses). If you’re a transfer student, please submit transcripts from each college or university that awarded you credit towards your undergraduate degree(s). If any transcript is unavailable due to circumstances outside your control (e.g., fire), be sure to contact our Office of Graduate Admissions immediately so that we may make other arrangements to review your records. Test scores from either the GRE or GMAT. A personal statement describing why UIC is right for you; what makes this program unique; what skills do you hope to gain through pursuing a degree here? What do you hope to do with those skills after graduation? This can be up to 500 words in length. Two letters of recommendation from professors who taught classes relevant to your intended major within the past five years.

Deadlines and Fees

You should submit your application as soon as possible to ensure that you will be considered for financial aid.

The UIC Graduate College accepts applications for admission year-round. However, our university system has deadlines for specific programs and campuses. Please visit the Admissions Calendar for more information about these deadlines and how they may affect the timing of your application process.

You must pay an application fee when submitting your online application; this fee is nonrefundable regardless of whether or not you choose to attend UIC after being admitted. The amount depends on whether or not you are applying via one of our partner schools (see below). If paying by check: please make checks payable to “University Of Illinois At Chicago” and mail them along with copies/scans of any required supporting documents listed below:

Additional Consideration

There are a few additional considerations to make when applying to graduate school:

  1. You must ensure that you meet the minimum GPA requirements of the school (usually 3.0 or higher).
  2. Many programs require GRE/GMAT scores as part of their application process; this requirement can vary between schools and departments within them, so check with your intended program for specific information on their standardized test requirements.
  3. Some schools require international students to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores instead of taking an English proficiency exam at UIC; if this applies to you, check with your intended program before using it!

If you’re ready to apply, there’s no time like now. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a wide range of graduate programs for students who want to earn their degree on their schedule and in an environment that supports them every step. From business administration to social work, there is something for everyone at this institution!