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New UIC Applicants

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science admits qualified students on a competitive basis to its graduate programs each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). New international applicants to the university are admitted beginning in the Fall term only, due to the time required to issue I-20s and the availability of funds.

Before applying, applicants should review the prerequisites for the program of interest to make sure the minimum qualifications have been met.

Only applicants who submit a complete application packet will be considered. Applicants currently in the US on a visa must apply as "international". To receive full consideration, all application materials must be received by these deadlines:

  • January 1 for Fall semester admission (domestic and international); Submit all application materials in early December for fellowship consideration.
  • October 1 for Spring semester (domestic applicants only)
  • March 15 for Summer semester (domestic applicants only)

To check on the status of your application please contact: Kari Dueball, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies.

Required Application Materials for NEW UIC Applicants

  1. Complete the online application form for Graduate College Admission. You can pay your application fee electronically at the time of application. Return to the Admissions website to monitor the status of your application.

  2. Mail these items to the Graduate Admissions office:

    Office of Graduate Admissions (MC 018)
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    Box 7994
    Chicago, IL 60680-7994
    • Application fee of $60 (all applicants), paid electronically while applying online, Or paid by a bank draft or money order to the "University of Illinois" after submitting the online application. Applications will NOT be processed without this fee; the Department is NOT able to waive the application fee.
    • OFFICIAL GRE scores. The Department requires official GRE-general test scores for admission to all programs except the MST. The GRE-subject test is also strongly recommended. Self-reported scores are not considered official; do not delay the submission of your application for self-reported scores. ETS will send your official scores to UIC as soon as they are available. The university code for sending GRE scores to UIC is 1851.
    • OFFICIAL Transcripts with Proof of Degree. If sent directly to you, these must remain sealed -- DO NOT OPEN THE ENVELOPES. Transcripts are needed from all previous colleges/universities where the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of credit toward the bachelor's degree were earned and from all institutions where graduate level work was completed. International applicants must send official transcripts in the original language as well as official English translations.
    • TOEFL scores (Citizens and legal permanent residents that have attended institutions outside of the U.S. may also need to submit TOEFL scores because they may not qualify for a TOEFL exemption based solely on their residency in the U.S.). Contact ETS to send official scores to UIC; the university code is 1851. Refer to prerequisites for minimum requirements.

  3. Mail these items to the Office of International Services (MC 326):

    Office of International Services (MC 326), Suite 2160
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    Student Services Building, 1200 West Harrison Street
    Chicago, IL 60607-7164
    • Declaration of Finances form (international applicants only) is not required at time of application. Once you receive notification that you are recommended for admission, you will need to provide a bank statement along with a signed UIC Declaration and Certification of Finances form - Refer to this webpage for the required form and details related to obtaining an initial I-20.

  4. Mail these items to the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science:

    Graduate Studies
    Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MC 249)
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    851 S. Morgan St
    Chicago, IL 60607-7045
    • Submit the Application for Graduate Appointment form pdf, including the personal statement referenced on page 3 of this form.
    • Three letters of recommendation along with the attached cover sheet pdf. Include your email address. The University is in the process of creating a system for uploading letters. In the interim, professors/recommenders may submit letters by postal mail, by fax to 312-996-1491, or by email to dgs@math.uic.edu.