UIC College of Engineering

Table of Contents

UIC College of Engineering

4 TheEngineeringProfession

6 Bioengineering

8 ChemicalEngineering

10 CivilandMaterialsEngineering

12 ComputerScience

14 ElectricalandComputerEngineering

16 MechanicalandIndustrialEngineering

18 Real-WorldExperience

19 EngineeringLife

19 AnnualActivities

20 AdmissionRequirements

20 HowtoApplyforAdmission

22 FinancialAid

22 Scholarships

23 ContactInformation

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A Message from the Dean

It is with great pride that I welcome you to the UIC College of Engineering. I am proud to be the interim dean of engineering and a professor of computer science. As you consider UIC as your home for your engineering education, you may wish to consider the many factors that make UIC an excellent place to launch your career. UIC is known for its academic excellence, accomplished faculty, and leading-edge research and technology development for the future.

UIC prepares its students for career success. Students are educated in engineering fundamentals as well as emerging technologies. They are trained to be adaptable and flexible for the rapidly changing world. UIC offers undergraduate students valuable opportunities for hands-on research with nationally and internationally recognized faculty.

In the College of Engineering, we offer our students unique opportunities for real-world learning and professional growth. Our commitment to helping students with career placement in their chosen field of engineering is evidenced through strong relationships with Chicago’s corporate community. The College of Engineering provides exceptional career placement services for finding co-op and internship positions and full-time employment.

I am delighted to be leading the College of Engineering and I hope you will find our college to be an excellent fit for you. I invite you to explore the opportunities that await you as described in the following pages and our Web site, www.engr.uic.edu.

Thank you for your interest in the UIC College of Engineering.

PeterC.NelsonInterim Dean and Computer Science ProfessorUIC College of Engineering

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If so, engineering could be a great fit for you.Engineers use creativity, imagination and technical knowledge to solve a particular problem or meet a specific need.

Environmental problems, a quest for alternative energies, advancing communications, infrastructure issues such as power systems, water systems, and transportation systems or homeland security are all areas in which engineers work to advance progress.

An engineer can be an inventor, a manager, researcher, designer, planner or developer. An engineer can work in manufacturing, technical writing or sales. Students with engineering degrees sometimes go on to law, medical or business school.

Do you excel in math and science? Do you enjoy

problem solving? Do you enjoy being part of the

solution? Do you like to figure out how and why things

work? Are you interested in computer technology?

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Why Study Engineering at UIC?

AcademicExcellenceProfessors at UIC’s College of Engineering are nationally recognized and internationally renowned. The college’s 114 faculty members are committed to teaching, and offer undergraduates the opportunity to participate in their leading-edge research projects and technology development.

UndergraduateResearchGraduate students aren’t the only ones conducting research with the college’s world-renowned faculty. As an undergrad at UIC, you’ll have the opportunity for hands-on experience in cutting-edge research, which translates into a broad spectrum of new knowledge created at UIC.

MajorsEngineering can mean many things to a UIC student: building bridges, creating alternative energy sources, working with computer data structures, or helping to build pharmaceuticals at a nearby hospital, to name a few. With nine

undergraduate majors and 10 minors in the college, you’ll fi nd a broad range of academic possibilities and endless career paths.

ValueUIC’s College of Engineering is the only publicly supported engineering program in the Chicago metropolitan area. UIC provides academic excellence without the sticker shock.

CareerOpportunitiesLocated in the heart of Chicago, UIC students reap the benefi ts of the city at their doorstep. Access to downtown Chicago is vital to UIC engineering students – many opt to co-op full time every other semester, alternating between classes and work every six months. We maintain strong corporate ties with Chicago’s leading engineering fi rms, hospitals, government offi ces and corporations. This means opportunities for UIC engineering students to connect with fi eld leaders, secure invaluable hands-on experience while in school, and land a job in their fi eld upon graduation.

Mitra Dutta, professor and head of electrical and computer Mitra Dutta, professor and head of electrical and computer engineering, received the Society of Women Engineers’ 2003Achievement Award, the society’s highest honor. Dutta was cited for her pioneering research.

The student-to-faculty ratio feels more like a smaller university-it allowed me to really get to know my professors and be involved in research projects.Louann Devine, Electrical engineering major Streamwood, Illinois

I have learned the importance of research and its application in today’s world of advancing technology.Namita Kurian, Computer engineering major Skokie, Illinois

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Bioengineering www.bioe.uic.edu

Studying in the heart of a major cityprovidesuniqueopportunitiestoUIC’sbioengineeringstudents,includingreal-worldexperiencethroughco-opandinternshipswithbiomedicalmanufacturerslikeSiemens,Abbott,Baxter,BiometandGeneralElectric.

UIC’scloseproximitytotheIllinoisMedicalDistrictandtheChicagoTechnologyPark–anincubatorfacilityfortechnologycompaniestodevelopandexpand–allowsengineeringstudentstoparticipateinprojects,internshipsandco-opassignmentsataleadingstate-supportedfacilityfortechnology-orientedentrepreneurs.

Bioengineeringisincreasinglyrecognizedasapreferredundergraduatemajorforstudentspursuinggraduateprofessionaldegrees.AsabioengineeringmajoratUIC,youcanearncreditformanyofthebiologyandchemistrycoursesrequiredforprofessionalschooladmission.Inaddition,wemaintainacloseaffiliationwiththeclinicalandresearchprogramsattheUniversityofIllinoisMedicalCenteratChicago.

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As a bioengineering major at UIC, you’ll have the opportunity to study in four main focus areas:

BioinformaticsCombining computer science and statistical methods with the principles of molecular biology, bioinformatics identifies the relationship of genes and proteins on the network of molecular interactions that have direct impact on the function of all living things.

Cell and Tissue EngineeringLaying the foundation for future regenerative medicines, cell and tissue engineers combine cells, biological growth factors and polymer scaffolding materials to create new biological structures that can restore a specific biological function, such as insulin production, or stimulate the regeneration of damaged tissue.

Neural EngineeringNeural engineers learn to characterize and manipulate neural tissue and to develop more effective interfaces for sensory and motor applications. Faculty members at UIC are working on microelectronic devices that could potentially interface directly with brain neurons to make visual and audio sense of the world for the vision- and hearing-impaired.

Biomolecular EngineeringBiomolecular engineers develop the biological processes associated with industrial scale production of drugs, chemicals and food products. Increasingly, batch processing with bacterial and eukaryotic cells is being used to process raw materials for product recovery, development of pharmaceuticals and environmental protection.

As Program Manager for Baxter’s Injectable Formulation Technology business, I help deliver enhanced formulation technology that furthers Baxter’s goal of advancing the best in healthcare worldwide. The ability to make a visible and meaningful difference in the quality of healthcare is especially invigorating and thrilling.Debra P. Evans, M.S. in Metallurgy, 1985Program Manager, BioPharma SolutionsBaxter Healthcare Corporation

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Degree programs in bioengineering

BachelorofScienceinBioengineering

MasterofScienceinBioengineering

DoctorofPhilosophyinBioengineering

Chemical Engineering www.che.uic.edu

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Starting with a base in scientific principles, problem-solving skills and the unit-operations paradigm of chemical engineering, UIC prepares chemical engineering students for new frontiers in engineering science and technology.

At UIC, chemical engineering students learn to apply chemistry, physics and mathematics to the industrial-scale production of chemicals, including petroleum products, polymers, pharmaceuticals, electronic devices and foods. UIC’s chemical engineering program also explores chemical engineering applications in environmental protection, waste treatment, the creation of alternative energy sources and other frontiers such as microelectronic materials and nanotechnology.

As a chemical engineering student at UIC, you’ll have the opportunity to take courses in thermodynamics, separation processes, transport phenomena, reactor design, combustion and process control. By combining elective courses, you can specialize in any of these areas, or create a biochemical engineering concentration with courses from both the chemical engineering and bioengineering departments.

UIC’s programs in chemical engineering stress interdisciplinary study to best prepare students to deal with the complexities of today’s world.

The department regularly provides undergraduate students opportunities to participate in research projects through UIC, the Honors College and the National Science Foundation. And chemical engineering’s low student-to-faculty ratio and research mentoring opportunities create an atmosphere typical of private schools, but at public university tuition rates.

UIC’s chemical engineering program prepares students for careers in industry or government, and for further study at the graduate level. A Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering is not only a highly valued professional degree in its own right, but also serves as an excellent route to careers in medicine, dentistry, law and public policy.

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Degree programs in chemical engineering

BachelorofScienceinChemicalEngineering

MasterofScienceinChemicalEngineering

DoctorofPhilosophyinChemicalEngineering

The professors definitely love what they teach. They try to help us learn as much as possible and develop necessary skills for the real world.Olajide Jaji, chemical engineering major, Nigeria

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Civil and Materials Engineering www.uic.edu/depts/cme

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The city of Chicago is the classroom of many of UIC’s civil engineering students who study this broadly based discipline through structural, transportation, environmental, water resources and geoenvironmental engineering.

The civil engineering curriculum at the undergraduate level provides students with a strong background in engineering and applied sciences for professional careers in industry or government and for further graduate studies in civil engineering or related fields. With an emphasis on leading-edge technology, UIC students develop the necessary knowledge and skills to participate in the new explosive growth of civil and materials science.

Civil and materials courses in fracture mechanics, geotechnical engineering, materials engineering, structures and concrete materials allow UIC students to specialize in two technical areas of expertise. Transportation engineering and planning instructional activities are performed in the department’s undergraduate and graduate computing laboratories.

At the graduate level, the evolving field of materials engineering offers students advanced degrees that focus on the study of materials formed from metals, ceramics and polymers. In addition, the new field of nanotechnology and biomaterials offers the materials engineering student a new wave of building blocks for nano-engineered materials with unique functionalities.

The research and academic programs at UIC reflect these exciting new developments, providing students in our programs with the tools to be a part of the materials revolution.

My degree from UIC was the key to a career doing work I love - I manage bridge and building construction projects. That means I spend time outdoors checking on the work as it proceeds as well as time planning and reviewing everything from schedules to fabrication details. It’s all about problem-solving, which is endlessly challenging and rewarding. Sara Davis, B.S. in Civil Engineering, 1991Resident Engineer, Alfred Benesch and CompanyChicago, Illinois

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Degree programs in civil and materials engineering

BachelorofScienceinCivilEngineering

MasterofScienceinCivilEngineering

MasterofScienceinMaterialsEngineering

DoctorofPhilosophyinCivilEngineering

DoctorofPhilosophyinMaterialsEngineering

Computer Science www.cs.uic.edu

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The Electronic Visualization

Laboratory is an interdisciplinary laboratory that combines art, computer science and virtual reality. EVL allows UIC students the chance to participate in internationally recognized research in tele-immersion, collaborative software, and development of viable stereo displays, animation and advanced networking. EVL is currently working with Chicago’s Adler Planetarium and the Sci-Tech Hands-On Museum to create 3-D stereoscopic exhibits such as flying over Mars.

Computer science is pervasive: it is in cell phones, computer networks, video game players and movie special effects.

UIC’s computer science professors are interested in artificial intelligence, computer graphics and visualization, databases and data mining, design automation, distributed systems, mobile computing, multimedia computing, networks, software engineering and virtual reality. Given the pervasive nature of technology, a degree in computer science is excellent preparation for those interested in management, health care, law and many other areas.

Multi-media classrooms complement state-of-the art instructional labs. Extensive departmental and university computer labs are available to computer science students, along with a growing wireless network in many buildings, public spaces and classrooms.

The computer science curriculum provides both a broad understanding of computer science concepts as well as specific practical skills in design and implementation of computer systems that can immediately be applied to the workplace. In our experience, both industry and graduate programs value people who can solve real problems, who come prepared to use the tools of their trade.

As a UIC computer science student, you’ll acquire a common background in seven fundamental areas: programming, data structures, discrete math, algorithms, formal languages, architecture and operating systems. Additionally, you’ll obtain specialized knowledge and skills through five technical elective courses in computer science. Required and elective courses in science and mathematics, along with additional courses in writing, humanities, social sciences and the arts, help students prepare for multi-disciplinary careers.

A computer systems specialty, which offers an emphasis on understanding and designing computer hardware, is also offered within the undergraduate program. In addition to the fundamental areas of computer science, students study low-level circuit analysis and high-level system design. With the option to take additional hardware-oriented courses, the result is a blend of computer science and computer engineering.

Cristian Luciano, a Ph.D. candidate in computer science, was awarded one of four $25,000 Advanced Simulation and Training Fellowships by the Link Foundation. Luciano is the first student at an Illinois university to win this award in the fellowship’s 13-year history. A native of Argentina, Luciano is working with researchers to create a dental procedure training simulator, which will allow dental students to learn techniques in virtual environments through haptics, or the sense of touch.

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Degree programs in computer science

BachelorofScienceinComputerScience

MasterofScienceinComputerScience

DoctorofPhilosophyinComputerScience

Electrical and Computer Engineering www.ece.uic.edu

UIC’s department of electrical and computer engineering knows that today’s electrical engineer must have not only a sound basis in the fundamental principles of engineering, but also the capacity to learn and assimilate novel advances as soon as they materialize.

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UIC’s electrical and computer engineering graduates are sought by many major industries because countless products require their design talents.

Two undergraduate majors in this department – electrical engineering and computer engineering – emphasize both theory and practice, with curriculums designed to evolve with the field. The opportunity for hands-on research, coupled with the fundamentals of this exciting field, prepares students to excel in real-world problem solving.

In the electrical engineering major, foundation courses in math, science and physics are coupled with specialized electives and lab experience in electrical and electronic circuits, electromagnetics, communications and signal processing, controls, computers and digital systems. Design projects each year prepare students for solving problems in the real world.

As a computer engineering major, you’ll build a strong foundation in math, as well as a common background in the fundamentals of electrical engineering and computer science. Elective courses allow students to specialize in a variety of technical areas. Design projects each year, as well as a two-semester design project in the senior year, teach students to apply learned principles to an existing problem.

Electrical and computer engineering undergraduates also have the opportunity to work on research projects with faculty in nanotechnology, information systems and technology, and computer engineering. Through co-op and internship experiences, electrical and computer engineering students gain experience in the communication, power, computer, medical and consumer electronics fields. In addition, many positions are offered in aerospace, chemical, nuclear, automotive, medical, metallurgical, textile, railway, petroleum and other non-electrical industries.

Electrical and computer engineering graduates can work with digital sound and picture processing for entertainment, household appliances, automotive systems, manufacturing process control, biomedical instrumentation and machine control.

My mentors and faculty played a critical role in my life and career by fueling my interests in discovery. I received a foundation in engineering, science and humanities that allowed me to work in several industries, and I credit my engineering education with developing skills like the ability to think creatively. With a dynamic U.S. economy and global trade, this is a necessary tool. These are debts I’m not sure can ever be repaid.Peter J. Hefner, B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 1991Director, Electrical EngineeringHerbst LaZar Bell

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Degree programs in electrical and computer engineering

BachelorofScienceinElectricalEngineering

BachelorofScienceinEngineeringPhysics

BachelorofScienceinComputerEngineering

MasterofScienceinElectricalandComputerEngineering

DoctorofPhilosophyinElectricalandComputerEngineering

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering www.me.uic.edu

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As a mechanical or industrial engineering student, you’ll study in UIC’s new engineering research facility, complete with state-of-the-art research laboratories, two virtual reality 3-D CAVE theaters, a comprehensive micro-electrical-mechanical-systems research center and a Class 100 clean room.

UIC’s mechanical and industrial engineering professors conduct cutting-edge research in virtual reality, combustion, environmental science, thermal science, dynamics and control, mechatronics, bioengineering, manufacturing and processing.

Undergraduate mechanical and industrial engineering students frequently work with faculty and graduate students on industry and federally-sponsored research.

Within the mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and engineering management majors, the department emphasizes four main focus areas:

Biotechnology deals with wireless biological sensors, biological fluid flow in arteries, capillaries and the spine, bio-mechanics and improving prosthetic devices.

Micro and Nanotechnology involves nanofluidics, nanocatalysis, particle/fiber nanostructures, nanoscale transport phenomena and molecular manufacturing.

Computing and Information Technology includes computational fluid dynamics, computational solid mechanics, industrial virtual reality, prognostics and diagnostics and smart sensors.

Energy/Environmental research involves distributed energy power systems, combustion/emissions, plasma processing, heat and mass transfer processes, indoor environmental quality, energy efficient commercial and industrial technologies.

Students who graduate with degrees in mechanical and industrial engineering fields go on to jobs in the manufacturing, power, aerospace, automotive, materials, electronics and processing industries. Mechanical engineers are involved in computer-aided design and visualization, robotics, bioengineering, environmental engineering and renewable energy systems.

Industrial engineers work in communications, entertainment, finance, food, health, logistics, manufacturing, medicine, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, sports, travel and transportation industries. Students of engineering management combine engineering and management courses to become both a successful engineer and an effective administrator of engineering programs.

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My professors encouraged me to get involved in engineering societies and activities that help me network with companies who recruit at UIC. I’m glad I took advantage of these opportunities – they helped me get a summer internship at the Gas Technology Institute and secure a full-time job at Caterpillar once I graduate.Hilary MottlMechanical engineering major Burr Ridge, Illinois

Degree programs in mechanical and industrial engineering

BachelorofScienceinMechanicalEngineering

BachelorofScienceinIndustrialEngineering

BachelorofScienceinEngineeringManagement

MasterofScienceinMechanicalEngineering

MasterofScienceinIndustrialEngineering

DoctorofPhilosophyinMechanicalEngineering

DoctorofPhilosophyinIndustrialEngineeringandOperationsResearch

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Real-World ExperienceTheUICCooperativeEducationandInternshipProgramwww.uic.edu/depts/enga/co-op/index.htmAs early as the sophomore year, College of Engineering students gain real-world experience through the Engineering Cooperative Education and Intership Program. As a student, you can intern while enrolled in classes at UIC or during summer break. Or you can choose to co-op, spending a semester working in your chosen field full time (without taking classes). Many students who choose the co-op option return to the same organization each year.

As an engineering student, you may spend just as much time in the field as you do in the classroom. The College of Engineering knows that real-world experience compliments knowledge gained in the classroom and makes students more marketable for full-time employment upon graduation. UIC’s prime Chicago location allows students to gain professional experience in virtually any engineering specialty.

The College of Engineering devotes several full-time staff members to corporate relations, career advising and job search assistance.

CorporateRelationsandCareerServicesThe College of Engineering’s commitment to helping our students find valuable internships, co-op and full-time employment positions has fostered the development of our own career center and College of Engineering Advisory Board.

As a UIC engineering student, you’ll work closely with an engineering career advisor to further enhance your education through real-world experience. The college’s advisory board of corporate and government leaders, as well as engineering deans from top-ranking institutions, provides counsel on industry best practices and curriculum direction based on emerging technologies.

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Hands-onexperience,

networking,earninga

paycheckandbuilding

yourresume–allthings

youcoulddobeforeyou

graduatefromUIC’sCollege

ofEngineering.

Engineering LifeMinorityEngineeringRecruitmentandRetentionProgram(MERRP)www.uic.edu/depts/enga/merrpMERRP is a college-based academic and student-centered program designed to increase the number of underrepresented students who graduate with engineering degrees. Services offered include academic advising, group study sessions, tutoring, student scholarships, mentor programs and pre-college high school instruction. Students gain exposure to professional engineers and career-oriented activities through the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers.

HonorsCollegewww.hc.uic.eduHistorically, engineering students at UIC make up a large portion of the Honors College student population.

The Honors College offers challenging academic experiences that supplement undergraduate study without adding to major requirements. Admission as a freshman requires a minimum ACT score of 26 and a high school class rank in the upper 15 percent. Transfer students must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.25/4.0.

Members of the Honors College have access to priority registration, a dedicated computer lounge, honors sections in some classes, honors seminars over a broad spectrum of disciplines, independent study with faculty and the prestigious indication of Honors College membership on official UIC transcripts. The Honors College also sponsors merit-based scholarships.

Annual ActivitiesNationalEngineersWeekCelebrated each year during the fourth week of February, National Engineers Week recognizes the contributions of engineers and encourages young students to pursue engineering careers. Awards are presented for engineering achievement and innovation. During this week, UIC sponsors site visits, seminars, expositions, a career fair, competitions and a concluding party, called E-Bash.

EngineeringCareerDayDuring National Engineers Week, UIC hosts employers with internships and full- and part-time positions for engineering students. This event provides an excellent opportunity for engineering students to network with employers and secure internship and co-op positions.

EngineeringExpoEach April, upper class engineering students present their senior design projects at an event called Engineering Expo. Projects are judged and awards are presented for top achievements.

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Admission Requirements

CriteriaHigh school students applying for admission to the College of Engineering are evaluated on a combination of high school class rank and ACT/SAT scores. In past years, successful engineering students at UIC ranked in the top 20 percent of their graduating class and achieved an ACT composite score in the 24-26 range.

Students who fall slightly below these criteria or attend a high school that does not rank will be considered for admission based on other aspects of their application, including high school grade point average, high school curriculum, essays, extracurricular activities and recommendation letters.

PriorCourseworkThe College of Engineering recommends that high school applicants successfully complete four years of coursework in math and three years of lab science, in addition to UIC requirements for coursework in English, social science and electives. For more information on these requirements, please visit the admissions Web site at www.uic.edu/depts/oar/home.

Transfer students applying for admission to the College of Engineering are evaluated on the basis of transferable hours completed and transferable GPA. Successful transfer applicants must have completed 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of transferable coursework at the time of enrollment, including calculus I, II and III, differential equations, English composition I and II, general physics I (mechanics) and II (electricity and magnetism), and general chemistry I.

Computer science majors must have 12 transferable hours (18 quarter hours) of lab science, including an eight-hour sequence of math, chemistry, physics or biology.

Transfer students may visit www.uic.edu/ucat/courses/ for UIC course descriptions or www.itransfer.org for Illinois Articulation Initiative information and transfer articulation.

How to Apply for AdmissionTo apply online, visit www.uic.edu and click on the Admissions link for both Web and printable forms of the undergraduate application. When submitting the application online, students should also mail: 1) official transcripts, 2) test scores, and 3) any other required application materials in one envelope to:

Office of Admissions and RecordsUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoBox 5220Chicago, Illinois 60680-5220

All admission deadlines can be found on the UIC Office of Admissions Web site at www.uic.edu/depts/oar/home. A paper application can also be obtained by contacting the Office of Admission at (312) 996-4350.

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HighSchoolStudentsTo be considered for admission to UIC’s College of Engineering, high school students should submit the following materials in the same envelope:

1. Undergraduate application for admission

2. Application fee (or official fee waiver from high school guidance office)

3. Official transcripts from all high schools attended (or official GED scores)

In addition, high school students should submit official ACT or SAT scores to UIC’s Office of Admissions and Records. Test scores provided on an official high school transcript will be accepted as official.

TransferStudentsTo be considered as a transfer applicant to UIC’s College of Engineering, a student must have graduated from high school and completed coursework at another college/university. If a student is currently enrolled at the University of Illinois at Springfield or the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he or she is still considered a transfer applicant. As mentioned above, it is recommended that transfer applicants complete 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of transferable credit before transferring to UIC.

Transfer students should submit the following materials in the same envelope:

1. Undergraduate application for admission

2. Application fee (or official fee waiver)

3. Official transcripts for all colleges/universities attended

Prior to enrolling at UIC, all transfer students should submit a final transcript, including courses that may have been in progress when the student submitted his or her application for admission.

InternationalStudentsA student is considered an international applicant if he/she is a citizen or permanent resident of a country or political area other than the United States, has residence outside the United States to which he/she expects to return, or is a temporary resident of the United States for educational purposes. For additional information on admission procedures and requirements for international students, please visit www.uic.edu/depts/oar/apply/stepbystep.html.

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Financial AidFinancial aid at UIC is awarded in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, employment and tuition waivers, and helps pay the costs of tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, transportation and other personal expenses.

The UIC Office of Student Financial Aid coordinates and administers state, federal, private and University financial aid. In addition to State of Illinois subsidized tuition for all students who are Illinois residents, financial aid is available on a need basis through OFSA.

OFSA is open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students and parents can learn more by visiting the OFSA Web site at www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/financial_aid/home. OFSA can be contacted at (312) 996-3126 or by writing/visiting:

Office of Student Financial Aid (MC 334)1200 West Harrison Street, Room 1800 SSB Chicago, IL 60607-7163

ScholarshipsMost merit-based scholarships are available to continuing UIC students. A complete list of UIC scholarships can be found at www.uic.edu/depts/oar/scholarships. For a list of scholarships offered through the College of Engineering, visit www.engr.uic.edu/scholarship.

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I know UIC is a step in the right direction for my career in engineering. I’ve developed great friendships with other engineering students, and because our classes are so small, we’re all able to get to know our professors, too. My classes are challenging, but in the end, they’ve been really rewarding.James McCoskeyMechanical engineering major Fox Lake, Illinois

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Contact Information

UICCollegeofEngineering851 South Morgan StreetChicago, Illinois 60607www.engr.uic.edu

UndergraduateAdministration(312) 996-3463

GeneralAdministration(312) 996-2400

BioengineeringScience and Engineering Offices (MC 063) 851 South Morgan Street, Room 218 SEOChicago, Illinois 60607Phone: (312) 996-2335Fax: (312) 996-5921www.bioe.uic.edu

ChemicalEngineeringChemical Engineering Building (MC 110) 810 South Clinton Street, Room 202 CEB Chicago, Illinois 60607Phone: (312) 996-3424Fax: (312) 996-0808www.che.uic.edu

CivilandMaterialsEngineeringEngineering Research Facility (MC 246) 842 West Taylor Street, Room 2095 ERF Chicago, Illinois 60607Phone: (312) 996-3428Fax: (312) 996-2426www.uic.edu/depts/cme

ComputerScienceScience and Engineering Offices (MC 152) 851 South Morgan Street , Room 1120 SEO Chicago, Illinois 60607Phone: (312) 996-3422Fax: (312) 413-0024www.cs.uic.edu

ElectricalandComputerEngineeringSciences and Engineering Offices (MC 154) 851 South Morgan Street, Room 1020 SEO Chicago, Illinois 60607Phone: (312) 996-3423Fax: (312) 996-6465www.ece.uic.edu

Mechanical&IndustrialEngineeringEngineering Research Facility (MC 251) 842 W. Taylor Street, Room 2039 ERF Chicago, Illinois 60607Phone: (312) 996-5318Fax: (312) 413-0447www.me.uic.edu

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