University of Illinois Chicago

Admission Requirements

UIC admissions counselors review your application for academic preparedness and potential contribution to the UIC community. Here’s what we’re reviewing on your application.

High school performance​

• Course selection and rigor (see our recommendations below)

• Grade point average (see our admitted student profile below)

Essays

• Quality of writing

• Demonstration of academic interest

• Identification of any current circumstances that contributed to your high school performance

Choice of Major

• Each College within the University has its own criteria when selecting applicants for admission. For example, STEM-related fields (i.e. engineering, computer science, biological sciences, and pre-health majors) may have different expectations for performance in high school math and science while other majors may emphasize strong grades in English. If applying for a STEM major, we strongly recommend taking four years of math and science in high school.

Test scores (optional)

• ​ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission but will be reviewed if provided.

• AP or IB scores are not required but will be reviewed if provided.

Native Supports Offered

• Geneaology and Tribal Enrollment Assistance

• Native American Support Program

Native Student Organizations

• Native American and Indigenous Student Organization

Native Events

• Alternative Spring Break

• Indigenous Lecture and Writing Series

• Indigenous Peoples Day

• Indigenous Wake Up Breakfast

• Meet and Greet

• Native American Heritage Month

• Powwow