Frequently asked questions about the
UIC College of Engineering

-- General Information -- How can I learn more about UIC and Engineering? When are the application deadlines? Housing deadline? Should I apply earlier? -- Current Students -- What are the Add/drop deadlines in the College I am planning on graduating soon. What deadlines and procedures should I know about? What are probation/drop rules for current students? What are deficit points? How they affect probation/drop? I received a Drop Letter, now what? Can I be dropped without first being put on probation? What should I do if I have a complaint about a course or an instructor? -- Freshmen -- What does an Engineer do? If I don’t qualify for Engineering right after high school, can I still get in later? How important is the ACT or SAT? Am I required to take both? Where does rank fit into Engineering admissions? I am a high school student, what will help me prepare for Engineering? How long will it take me to graduate? -- Transfer Students -- What are the courses I need for admission? If I don’t have the required 60 semester hours may I still apply for admission? You mention pre-requisites courses for engineering. What are they? Where can I complete the prerequisites? What are the grades needed to be a transfer student? Do I need to take placement tests? How do I get a transfer course approved? What do I do if my school doesn’t have a transfer guide? How long will it take me to graduate once I have been admitted?