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Welcome. INFORMATION SESSION 08/09. FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL. United States: +3,000. Things to consider II: Online vs. Residential Ability to commute Distance from home Non Profit vs. For Profit Level of diversity Your gut feeling Cost. Things to consider I: Public vs. Private

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  1. Welcome INFORMATION SESSION 08/09

  2. FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL United States: +3,000 • Things to consider II: • Online vs. Residential • Ability to commute • Distance from home • Non Profit vs. For Profit • Level of diversity • Your gut feelingCost • Things to consider I: • Public vs. Private • Level of degree offered • Comprehensive vs. Specialized • Size • Research intensive • Urban vs. Rural • Competitive vs. Open Enrollment Implication: Do your homework!

  3. FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL a sample of Illinois’ 271 schools • university • research focus • urban • public Northwestern Univ. Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Oakton Community College Northern Illinois University Western Illinois University Triton College Illinois State University Eastern Illinois University University of Phoenix Lake Forest College Robert Morris College Westwood college Monmouth College Loyola University College of Dupage Augustana College DePaul University College of Lake County Dominican University University of Chicago University of IL - Global Joliet Junior College Southern Illinois University City Colleges of Chicago Univ. of IL at Springfield Univ. of Illinois at Urbana Parkland College DeVry University Governor’s State University South Suburban College Benedictine University Bradley University Knox College Northwestern Univ.Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Oakton Community College Northern Illinois UniversityWestern Illinois University Triton College Illinois State UniversityEastern Illinois UniversityUniversity of Phoenix Lake Forest College Robert Morris College Westwood college Monmouth College Loyola University College of Dupage Augustana College DePaul University College of Lake County Dominican UniversityUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of IL - Global Joliet Junior College Southern Illinois University City Colleges of Chicago Univ. of IL at SpringfieldUniv. of Illinois at Urbana Parkland College DeVry University Governor’s State University South Suburban College Benedictine UniversityBradley University Knox College Northwestern Univ.Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Oakton Community College Northern Illinois University Western Illinois University Triton College Illinois State University Eastern Illinois University University of Phoenix Lake Forest College Robert Morris College Westwood college Monmouth College Loyola University College of Dupage Augustana College DePaul University College of Lake County Dominican University University of Chicago University of IL - Global Joliet Junior College Southern Illinois University City Colleges of Chicago Univ. of IL at Springfield Univ. of Illinois at Urbana Parkland College DeVry University Governor’s State University South Suburban College Benedictine University Bradley University Knox College Northwestern Univ.Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Oakton Community College Northern Illinois University Western Illinois University Triton College Illinois State University Eastern Illinois University University of Phoenix Lake Forest College Robert Morris College Westwood college Monmouth College Loyola University College of Dupage Augustana College DePaul University College of Lake County Dominican University University of Chicago University of IL - Global Joliet Junior College Southern Illinois University City Colleges of Chicago Univ. of IL at Springfield Univ. of Illinois at Urbana Parkland College DeVry University Governor’s State University South Suburban College Benedictine University Bradley University Knox College

  4. UIC 101 • Growing National and International stature • Most diverse student population in the Midwest • Dominant higher education provider in the region • Illinois primary provider of health care professionals • Urban focus on education and research • 1 in 10 Chicagoans with a bachelors degree, received their degree from UIC

  5. TOP 10 COUNTIES OF ORGIN University of Illinois at Chicago 29% Chicago 31% Cook 30% “Rest of IL” 10% Out of State/ International

  6. WHERE IS THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO? (hint)

  7. WHAT PROGRAMSDOES UIC OFFER?

  8. Ancient Greek Ancient Latin Anthropology Asian Studies Biological Sciences Chemistry Classical Civilization Communication Computer Engineering Computer Science Criminal Justice Earth and Environmental Sciences Economics English Environmental Engineering French Gender and Women Studies Geography Germanic Studies History Industrial Engineering Information Technology International Studies International Studies Italian Jewish Studies Latin American and Latino Studies Law and Society Linguistics Lithuanian Studies Materials Engineering Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Moving Image Arts Music Native American Studies Philosophy Physics Polish Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Spanish Studio Arts Teaching of English Teaching of French Teaching of History Teaching of Physics Teaching of Spanish Theatre Accounting African American Studies Anthropology Architectural Studies Art Education Art History Biochemistry Bioengineering Biological Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry Chemistry Civil Engineering Classical Civilization Classical Languages and Literature Communication Computer Engineering Computer Science Criminal Justice Earth and Environmental Science Economics Economics Electronic Visualization Elementary Education Engineering Management Engineering Physics English Entrepreneurship Finance French Gender and Women's Studies Germanic Studies Graphic Design Health Information Management History Human Nutrition Industrial Design Industrial Engineering Information and Decision Sciences Italian Latin American and Latino Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Movement Sciences Moving Image Music Neuroscience Nursing Performance Philosophy Photography Physics Physics Polish Political Science Psychology Russian Sociology Spanish Spanish-Economics Statistics and Operation Research Studio Arts Teaching of Chemistry Teaching of English Teaching of French Teaching of German Teaching of History Teaching of Mathematics Teaching of Physics Teaching of Spanish Theatre ACADEMICS • 15 Academic Colleges • 220 Academic Programs • 2000 Courses • 2000 Faculty Members • Academic Resources • Research Environment • Internships and Coop Ed • Special Programs • Honors College • GPPA • Study Abroad • First Year Experience • 3+3 with Kent Law

  9. B.S. Kinesiology Movement Sciences Exercise & Fitness 455 B.A. English Literature Creative Writing Genre Studies 525 B.S. Computer Science 215 B.S. Architecture 426 What are your most popular areas of study? B.A. Psychology AppliedGeneral 806 B.S. Finance 543 B.S. Biological Sciences EcologyCell Biology 1422 B.S. Nursing 333

  10. HOW DO I BECOMEA STUDENT?

  11. Apply Early Admission Procedures Factors The Process Deadlines What is UIC looking for? APPLYING TO UIC How do I Apply to your School? Apply Online!

  12. Freshmen Class: 2,776 Transfer Class: 1,307 2008 ADMIT PROFILE Averages: ACT 24.8 HSCR: 25% UGPA: 3.1 • Intent to Enroll • Campus Housing • Placement Testing • Orientation • Registration

  13. WHERE DO UIC STUDENTS LIVE?

  14. 6000 students live within 1.5 miles of campus 50% of freshmen commute 50% of the freshmen Class lives on campus 10 residence halls house 4000 students • UIC Accessibility • 1 mile from Metra terminals • Served by Blue and Pink CTA trains • 8 CTA bus lines run through campus • 90/94, 290 are campus borders

  15. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

  16. AVERAGE COST OF ATTENDENCE ILLINOIS RESIDENT: COMMUTER $13,000 $22,000 ILLINOIS RESIDENT: ON CAMPUS NON RESIDENT: ON CAMPUS $34,500

  17. AND… HOW DO YOU PAY FOR THAT?

  18. FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION COST OF ATTENDENCE – FAMILY CONTRIBUTION = FINANCIAL NEED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION GIFT AID LOAN AID Savings PlansFederal Work Study Federal Pell GrantIllinois MAP GrantUIC AwardsHigh Need GrantsUIC ScholarshipsNational Scholarships Subsidized Loans Unsubsidized Loans 79%% receiving aid $194,945,474total aid awarded to students 60%% of gift aid 91%% of need, met $10,745average award package

  19. WHAT IS THERE TO DO ON CAMPUS?

  20. CHICAGO • Over 200 registered student organizations • Including nationally ranked mock trial and college bowl teams • 18 Division 1 sport programs • Club Sports and Intramural sessions • Academic and social speakers and discussions • UIC Pavilion • Concerts • Roller Derby • Indoor Soccer • Conferences and Expos • Student Recreation Facility

  21. WHY DO STUDENTS CHOOSE TO ATTEND?

  22. LOCATION AFFORDABILITY DIVERSITY ACADEMIC REPUTATION PROGRAMS OF STUDY

  23. Thanks for coming! Rob Moranetz rmoran1@uic.edu

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