University of Illinois at Chicago
Also referred to as: UIC,U of I-Chicago,Illinois-Chicago,U of I-Medical Center,University of Illinois-Medical Center,
Main Campus:
601 S Morgan
Chicago, IL 60607
312-996-3000
About University of Illinois at Chicago
The University of Illinois (UIC) is located in Chicago and is the largest local university with a student enrollment of 26,000. UIC has ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world, and it runs the largest medical school in the U.S., according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities. UIC offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas of study such as engineering and bioinformatics.
Distance Learning Enrollment: 5,518 students Financial Aid For Online Students: Yes Average Cost Per Online Course: N/A
Distance learning students have access toAcademic Advising, Bookstore, Campus Computer Network, E-Mail Services, Library Services
Sector: Public- 4-year or above Religious Affiliation:None HBCU:No Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and first-professional Academic Calendar:Semester Accredited By: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Distance Learning Web Site: http://www.uic.edu/depts/uionline/
Web Site: http://www.uic.edu/
Financial Aid Site: N/A
Online Learning Programs at University of Illinois at Chicago
Online students have the same access to resources as on-campus students. You can choose to study programs in applied health sciences, business administration, education, engineering, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, urban planning and public affairs, public health, bioinformatics, and external education. Many of the online degree programs at the University of Illinois are ideal for students interested in the nursing industry. These programs include an online bachelor's nursing completion degree for RNs.
The UIC online program instructors use chat, threaded discussions, and multimedia to reach their students.
What's Unique at University of Illinois at Chicago
UIC is the fourth most diverse university in the U.S. In 2007, its student body was made up of 43.3% whites, 24% Asian Americans, 16.5% Hispanics, 8.9% African Americans, 6.7% Middle Eastern, and .02% native Americans. There are six different committees for women, the disabled, LGBT, Asian-Americans, African-Americans and Hispanics.
Photos of this University:
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Chicago downtown covered in spring fog as seen from University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) campus. Click to enlarge -
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) East Campus autumn colors. Click to enlarge -
College of Medicine stands tall and wide at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Click to enlarge -
University Hall, the tallest building on Chicago's West Side, is located on University of Illinois at Chicago's East Campus. Click to enlarge -
Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum sign can be seen in front of the building at University of Illinois at Chicago. Click to enlarge