Undergraduate Application Process

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First Year Application Process Heading link

Application Deadlines

Spring 2025 Regular Decision – October 1, 2024
Fall 2025 Early Action – November 1, 2024
Fall 2025 Regular Decision – February 3, 2025

Application Steps

First Year applicants must meet the four core requirements listed below to complete an application. Please note that additional requirements may apply. Visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website for additional information on application requirements.

  1. The Common Application online including the UIC-specific questions and essays under the My Colleges tab.
  2. The $60 nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver.
  3. Official high school transcript, submitted electronically or via mail to the address below, along with the Common Application School Report:
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions (MC 018)
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    1200 West Harrison Street, Suite 1100
    Chicago, IL 60607-7161
  4. ACT/SAT scores, submitted electronically or printed on official transcripts. (Optional: see the test optional FAQ)

Transfer Application Process Heading link

Application Deadlines

Spring 2025 – October 15, 2024
Fall 2025 – April 1, 2025

Application Steps

Application materials include the following:

  1. Complete the UIC transfer application.  This online application requires a $60 application fee. You can access the application through UIC Undergraduate Admissions. Please note that international applicants must make sure to follow the international applicant instructions found in the application.
  2. Personal Statement: applicants should be sure include a statement addressing their desire to pursue the public health major as part of the Program Choice Personal Statement prompt in the online transfer application. Include in the statement the life experiences, activities, and academic work that have prepared you to pursue a baccalaureate degree in public health.
  3. Official Transcripts: Official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are to be submitted to:
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions (MC 018)
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    1200 West Harrison Street, Suite 1100
    Chicago, IL 60607-7161
  4. Supplemental application materials: applicants may upload supplemental application materials as well as request recommendation letters via the online application system. Please see the document upload instructions. The required supplemental application materials include:
    • Resume addressing employment history and volunteer/service activities: Applicants should upload a PDF resume into the online application system.
    • One Letter of Recommendation: Applicants should submit a letter of recommendation request via the online application system. The recommender will then receive an email prompting him or her to upload a PDF recommendation letter into the online application system.

Intercollege Transfer (Current UIC Student) Application Process Heading link

Application Deadlines

Spring 2025 – December 13, 2024
Fall 2025 – May 2, 2025

Application Steps

  1.  Complete the online Intercollege Transfer Application Form.
  2. Applications will be reviewed after final grades are available for the current term.