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Important Dates and Costs
Important Dates
Whether you’re applying to University of Illinois Chicago or preparing for orientation, make sure you know the following important dates.
| Academic English | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | July 20, 2020 | December 11, 2020 | April 15, 2021 | July 18, 2021 |
| Payment Deadline | July 29, 2020 | December 25, 2020 | April 29, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
| Move-In Date | August 12, 2020 | January 4, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | August 11, 2021 |
| Program Start Date | August 13, 2020 | January 5, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | August 12, 2021 |
| Academic English Session II | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | September 5, 2020 | January 25, 2021 | N/A | September 6, 2021 |
| Payment Deadline | September 18, 2020 | February 11, 2021 | N/A | September 21, 2021 |
| Move-In Date | October 2, 2020 | February 25, 2021 | N/A | October 5, 2021 |
| Program Start Date | October 3, 2020 | February 26, 2021 | N/A | October 6, 2021 |
| On Campus | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | July 20, 2020 | December 11, 2020 | April 15, 2021 | July 19, 2021 |
| Payment Deadline | July 29, 2020 | December 25, 2020 | April 29, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
| Move-In Date | August 12, 2020 | January 4, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | August 11, 2021 |
| Program Start Date | August 13, 2020 | January 5, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | August 12, 2021 |
| UIC Live | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | August 5, 2020 | December 18, 2020 | April 15, 2021 | July 18, 2021 |
| Payment Deadline | July 29, 2020 | December 25, 2020 | April 29, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
| Program Start Date | August 12, 2020 | January 5, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | August 12, 2021 |
| Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | April 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020* | N/A | April 1, 2021 |
| Payment Deadline | July 29, 2020 | December 25, 2020 | N/A | July 31, 2021 |
| Move-In Date | August 12, 2020 | January 4, 2021 | N/A | August 11, 2021 |
| Program Start Date | August 13, 2020 | January 5, 2021 | N/A | August 12, 2021 |
*Select graduate programs have extend their application deadline for Spring 2021 to October 1, 2020. Please review the full list here.
Typical Costs
Costs outlined below are the average costs for two semesters and are subject to change. Tuition, housing, dining, and other fees vary by degree program, housing location, and preferences.
| 2021 | Academic English |
|---|---|
| Tuition per semester – Spring | $7,800 |
| Tuition per semester – Summer | $7,500 |
| Tuition per semester – Fall | $7,339 |
Please visit our School at a Glance for detailed program costs.
| 2021 | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,000 |
| Housing | $12,000 |
| Dining | $4,000 |
| Health Insurance | $2,000 |
| Typical Total Cost | $49,000 |
| 2021 | Undergraduate Live |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,000 |
| Housing | N/A |
| Dining | N/A |
| Health Insurance | $N/A |
| Typical Total Cost | $31,000 |
Please visit our School at a Glance for detailed program costs.
| 2021 | Graduate |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 |
| Housing | $13,000 |
| Dining | $4,200 |
| Health Insurance* | $700 |
| Typical Total Cost | $53,900 |
*Health Insurance is required for one semester for graduate students