First Year Admissions
All first-year UIC Business students follow a cohort model for the core Business courses that supports professional development and personal enrichment.
Students are encouraged to get involved by joining one or more of our social, academic, industry-focused, or service-oriented clubs and organizations. You will build critical soft skills by engaging in interactive improv exercises that will help them develop their professional presence in business and in life. As a UIC Business student, you will gain leadership skills, lifelong friendships, and an expansive professional network.
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# 1 Undergraduate Business Program in Chicago — U.S. News & World Report
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Top 40 Best Public University in the U.S. — U.S. News & World Report
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24 k Students, our largest-ever first year class, nearly half are first-gen students
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UIC Business utilizes a holistic approach to admissions where numerous criteria are reviewed for each individual applicant
First Year Applicants
A first year applicant is a current high school student (including those with college credit) or high school graduates who have not attended a college/university.
We recommend the following criteria/factors to present a strong application for first year admission consideration:
- > 3.0 GPA
- Strong math background and 4 years of high school math
- Consistent grade trend and challenging course levels
- Well written personal statement, that will address areas of strength and/or concern
- Extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated interest in business
- Letters of Recommendation
- ACT or SAT score optional
- See our campus Test-Optional FAQ page for details
Other Admission Information
Transfer Credit
To review the transferability of your coursework and/or course equivalencies between partner schools and UIC, visit Transferology. For more information on the transfer application process, visit UIC Admissions.
International Requirements
Applicants with international coursework will be required to submit a syllabus in English for all courses. International applications with three or more years of undergraduate coursework should expect to complete a minimum of three semesters in order to graduate with a UIC Business bachelor’s degree.
Second Bachelor’s Degree
UIC Business is unable to consider second bachelor’s degree applicants. We encourage students to consider a master’s degree program in lieu of pursuing a second bachelor’s degree.
Please contact gradbusiness@uic.edu for information about our graduate programs.
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Business Scholars
Learn more about our highly selective four-year leadership and development program, Business Scholars.
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Student Life
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First Year Deadline (Spring 2025)
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First Year - Regular Decision Deadline
