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NEW FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS

New freshman Honors students work closely with faculty

The Honors College encourages students with high ACT/SAT scores and/or exceptional high school records to apply.

Beginning freshman applicants who are interested in applying to the UIC Honors College should be aware that to be eligible to apply to the Honors College, you must first apply to UIC.

 

Once you have filled out the UIC application, you can submit a supplemental application to the Honors College. The Honors College admission application and all supporting material must be mailed directly to the Honors College.

Filing an electronic, supplemental application is strongly encouraged. If neeeded you can download an application pdf file. If you prefer to receive a paper version, please call the Honors College to receive a copy by mail.

Please read all application directions carefully.

For your application to be complete you will need to submit the following directly to the Honors College.

  1. The Honors College application for admission

  2. Three recommendations. At least one recommendation must be completed by your high school principal, counselor, or teacher.

  3. An official copy of your high school transcript (use the recommendations link above for the transcript form).

  4. A copy of your FAFSA application, if you wish to be considered for need-based awards.

For fullest consideration, please submit your application by January 15, 2010. If you have additional questions, please email us at hcollege@uic.edu.

Check out these links for more information about visiting the Honors College.