University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Illinois at Chicago accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Illinois at Chicago has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 62% of students who start college at University of Illinois at Chicago finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Illinois at Chicago may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At University of Illinois at Chicago?

University of Illinois at Chicago has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Illinois at Chicago directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Illinois at Chicago

When choosing a major, University of Illinois at Chicago students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Illinois at Chicago.University of Illinois at Chicago allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Illinois at Chicago false.University of Illinois at Chicago offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Illinois at Chicago

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Does University of Illinois at Chicago Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Illinois at Chicago does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Illinois at Chicago Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Illinois at Chicago true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Illinois at Chicago Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of Illinois at Chicago true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Illinois at Chicago Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Illinois at Chicago, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Does University of Illinois at Chicago Require Internships?

❌ Students at University of Illinois at Chicago are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While University of Illinois at Chicago does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About University of Illinois at Chicago

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University of Illinois at Chicago Library

The main library on campus is the Richard J. Daley Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Illinois at Chicago

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Illinois at Chicago does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Illinois at Chicago have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Illinois at Chicago has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Illinois at Chicago include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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