What it means
URBAN EXPLORATION
UIC is unique; it is a major research university in a world-class city. Like major urban areas around the globe‚ Chicago offers much to do and endless possibilities for learning. UIC has many programs that provide opportunities to experience all that a great city can offer. Aside from its many cultural‚ artistic‚ and sporting venues‚ Chicago is a living laboratory for learning about the challenges of urban life and for the discovery of new solutions to make life better in Chicago and in cities around the world. Try new foods‚ make new friends‚ attend campus athletic events…in short‚ take advantage of this world-class university and this world-class city.
INQUIRING MINDS
UIC is one of the top 50 research institutions in the U.S. We don’t just teach what is already known‚ we explore the boundaries of what is known and create new knowledge. Inquiry and exploration are important not just inside classes and labs but also outside the classroom and comprise an integral part of the UIC experience. Work with award winning professors and students. Expand your horizons – attend events offered by the wide range of UIC’s organizations. Volunteer through the GIVE program; let Career Services help you find an internship; study abroad; explore!
COMMUNITY
UIC is a reflection of Chicago‚ and like Chicago‚ you’ll find all kinds of diversity here‚ e.g.‚ racial‚ gender‚ political‚ cultural‚ and academic. It is possible to spend all your time with people who are just like you; but why would you want to? Imagine the depth of experience you’ll miss out on!
THE UIC EXPERIENCE exists in Chicago’s world-class URBAN center where INQUIRING minds explore within a richly diverse campus COMMUNITY‚ with the goal of helping develop tomorrow’s global leaders.
