Apply to the BA/BS in Public Health Program
Admissions Contact
Kevin Price
Senior Academic Advisor
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Admissions Overview
ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW
- Admission to the School of Public Health is selective and dependent on the availability of space.
- Students apply to enter the Public Health major after completing the specified 60 semester hours of prerequisite general education course work at UIC or another accredited college or university. As the major course work sequence begins only in the fall semester, students typically apply in the spring semester of their sophomore year for admission the following fall semester.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (UIC GPA and UIC Transfer Credit GPA) is recommended. A 2.75 or above is recommended for priority consideration but does not guarantee admission.
- First-year students may apply for admission to the Public Health—Undecided (Pre-Public Health) program within the School of Public Health where they will then complete the prerequisite course work necessary for future admission to the full major.
- Current UIC students or transfer students from other institutions who will not have completed all of the prerequisite course work prior to their desired term of admission may apply to the Public Health—Undecided (Pre-Public Health) program in the School of Public Health where they will then complete the remaining prerequisite course work prior to starting the major course work.
- Current UIC students or transfer students from other institutions who will have completed all of the prerequisite course work prior to their desired term of admission may apply directly to the Public Health major in the School of Public Health. Note: The program will consider applicants to the major who have not yet completed PUBH 110: Public Health and Global Societies or their full foreign language sequence who submit a written request for prerequisite exception with their application.
Application Instructions
How to Apply
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester Early Action – November 1
Fall Semester Regular Decision – February 1
Spring Semester Regular Decision – October 1
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.
- The Common Application online including the UIC-specific questions and essays under the My Colleges tab.
- The $60 nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver.
- 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 - ACT/SAT scores, submitted electronically or printed on official transcripts. (Optional: see the test optional FAQ)
How to Apply
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester – April 1
Spring Semester – October 15
Application Steps
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 - 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.
How to Apply
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester – May 2
Spring Semester – December 13
Application Steps
- Complete the online Intercollege Transfer Application Form.
- Applications will be reviewed after final grades are available for the current term.