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BA Program in
Urban and Public Affairs

412 S. Peoria St., Suite 115
Chicago, IL 60607-7064
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Contact us at:
(312) 413-2292
cuppa@uic.edu

Application materials are available online at http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/applyonline/index.html. Use of the web-based application is preferred.

Admission to the degree program requires junior standing, as described below. Recent high school graduates and others with fewer than 60 hours completed should apply for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and specify the Pre-Urban and Public Affairs Advising Track.

In addition to completing the Application for Undergraduate Admission, please contact the UPA Program Office at 312.413.2292 to schedule an interview or participate in a telephone interview.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Admission to the Urban and Public Affairs degree program is selective and competitive. Specific admission requirements include the following.

1. Admission to the degree program requires junior standing. At the time of application, students must have at least 44 semester hours of course work completed. Before enrolling in the program, students must have 60 semester hours of course work completed including: a) one course in microeconomics (3 semester hours); b) two courses in English composition (6 semester hours); c) one course in mathematics, logic or statistics (3 semester hours); and d) one course in the natural sciences (3 semester hours).
2. Students must have a grade point average of 2.75 (A = 4.00) or higher at the time they apply for admission to the program.
3. A telephone or personal interview is required for admission to the program.
4. A written statement of academic or professional goals is required for admission to the program.

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The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.

The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities.

University complaint and grievance procedures provide employees and students with the means for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this Statement. Members of the public should direct their inquiries or complaints to the appropriate equal opportunity office.

Policy Council
Revised May 31, 2005

For additional information or assistance with the equal opportunity, affirmative action, and harassment policies and procedures of the University of Illinois at Chicago, please contact:

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Chicago, IL 60612-7207
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PUBLIC FORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (.pdf)

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