Fall 2025 Admitted Students
Welcome to UIC! We look forward to having you join our dynamic design community. Below is important information about next steps for incoming graduate students. Additional information can be found on the Graduate Admissions Office’s Newly Admitted Students page. Admitted students should carefully review both pages.
Admitted Student Open House Weekend
Register by March 24, 2025
Admitted graduate students are invited to join our open house events on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, 2025. It’s a great opportunity to get a sense of the school and curriculum, meet faculty and students, and experience a bit of Chicago! Take a look at the schedule.
Virtual Visits
If you're not able to visit the school in person (or even if you are!), take a look at our virtual visits, which includes some photo tours and additional information for admitted students.
Reserving Your Spot
To confirm your place in the incoming class of graduate students, please login to your applicant portal to indicate your intent to enroll and pay the non-refundable $300 tuition deposit by April 15, 2025.
Pre-Fall Workshops and Orientation
Three-Year MArch students: Incoming three-year MArch students participate in a required design workshop/orientation prior to the start of their first semester, from Monday, August 11 to Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (excluding Saturday and Sunday). Attendance for the duration of the workshop/orientation is mandatory. Please be sure to arrange your arrival to Chicago, living arrangements, and other personal commitments with this in mind. Register by June 30 and pay $500 non-refundable workshop fee.
Advanced Standing MArch, MS, and MAD-Crit students: All incoming students participate in a required orientation prior to the start of their first semester, from Monday, August 18 to Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Attendance for the duration of the orientation is mandatory. Please be sure to arrange your arrival to Chicago, living arrangements, and other personal commitments with this in mind.
Prerequisite Requirements
Incoming MArch students who do not have a prior degree in architecture must complete three prerequisite courses before beginning graduate studies. Students who have outstanding requirements will be notified when admitted. Learn more on our Prerequisite page.
Final Transcripts
If we have not yet received official and complete transcripts from your previous school(s), you will need to submit these to the Admissions Office. Check your applicant portal to confirm whether you need to submit any additional transcripts. See the Admissions webpage for further instructions. Please do not submit transcripts directly to the School of Architecture.
Tuition and Aid
Students who were awarded aid from the School of Architecture were notified in their acceptance letters. If you have not received aid from the school and would like to appeal the decision, please submit a Financial Aid Appeal. For admitted students who have submitted a FAFSA, details about federal aid will be sent by the Financial Aid Office beginning in March. Additional information about tuition rates, School of Architecture aid, and outside sources of funding may be found on our Tuition and Fees page.
Visa Process for International Students
Students who will be attending UIC on a student visa must submit the necessary documentation to the Office of International Services (OIS). Information about the process can be found on the OIS website. All required documentation should be submitted through your applicant portal. Questions about the I-20 and visa process should be directed to OIS at newintl@uic.edu.
Housing
Graduate students who wish to live on campus should submit a housing application as soon as possible. UIC also offers some resources and tips for off-campus housing.
Student ID Card
UIC's university ID cards are called i-cards. You will need to get an ID from the university ID Center after you have registered for classes for the fall semester. Visit idcenter.uic.edu for more information about how to obtain your i-card.
Laptop and Software Requirements
Requirements for incoming architecture students can be found here: Laptop and Software Requirements.
Class Registration and Orientation
In early summer, incoming students will receive an email from the Graduate Academic Advisor with instructions for fall semester registration.
Questions?
Contact our Graduate Academic Advisor