University of Illinois Chicago Graduate Preference Form


Tell us a little bit about yourself. We’ll use your personal information to verify your identity and properly set up your selections.

Please enter your given and family name as they are spelled on your university application.







Your Deposit ID is the eight(8)-digit number on the Payment Instruction section of your Conditional Offer. Please include all zeros at the beginning of the number.




Housing
Browse our comfortable, well-appointed accommodations and choose the housing option that best suit your preferences.
All UIC Global graduate students are encouraged to live in program housing for the duration of their program.
All accommodations comes fully furnished, with the following included in housing fees:
  • Utilities
  • 24-hour global residence support 
  • On-site resident assistants
  • Renter’s insurance
  • Personal property insurance
See a full list of amenities in the specific descriptions below. Speak with your Shorelight enrollment counselor if you have questions about the properties that interest you.
Please rank your top three choices from the housing options below (e.g., 1 for your first choice, 2 for second, 3 for third). Your selections are preferences, not a final booking reservation.

Premium apartment living is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students, located just a five-minute walk to campus. 
  • Bed, desk and chair, clothes dresser, closet
  • Shared living room, kitchen, and dining area
  • Air conditioning, heat, electricity, and water
  • Wireless internet and cable television
  • Student lounges, study rooms, fitness center, and laundry facilities in building
  • Card swipe building access
  • Front desk security

Deluxe apartment living is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students, located in the heart of Chicago and just a 15-minute transit ride to campus.
  • Bed, desk and chair, clothes dresser, closet
  • Washer and dryer in unit
  • Shared living room, kitchen, and dining area
  • Air conditioning, heat, electricity, and water
  • Wireless internet and cable television
  • Student lounges, study rooms, fitness center, and laundry facilities in building
  • Card swipe building access
  • Front desk security

Private bedroom / private bathroom
4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4 occupants max
Private bedroom / shared bathroom
4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4 occupants max
Private bedroom / private bathroom
4 bedrooms / 3 baths, 5 occupants max
Private bedroom / shared bathroom
4 bedrooms / 3 baths, 5 occupants max
Shared bedroom / shared bathroom
4 bedrooms / 3 baths, 5 occupants max


Bedding
More amenities for your warm welcome! Travel light and arrive on campus with all the essentials covered, ready to go in your accommodations. Request basic linens and toiletries, complimentary for all international students, or add on kitchen and organizational items for an even more streamlined move-in experience.
Browse the bedding and amenities offerings below and indicate your preferences.
Dining
Who’s hungry? Browse available student meal plans and choose the dining option that best suits your needs.
All UIC Global graduate students are encouraged to have a meal plan but not required.
Browse the dining offerings below and indicate your preference.

Career Premium
Amazing careers start during university! Virtual internships and trainings kickstart your strong future. 

An add-on to Shorelight’s Career Services, Career Premium enables international students to take additional courses that lead to certificates, attend exclusive training workshops, and apply for virtual internship opportunities. Take training courses that lead to certification in Amazon Web Services, Java, Microsoft Azure, and Python, among other in-demand programs. Explore entry-level work in banking, business analytics, data science, digital marketing, finance, gaming, venture capital, and more growing industries. Develop industry-specific skills and cultural competencies, grow your professional network, and be mentored by experts. Plus, international students remain eligible for the full duration of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after completing Career Premium.
  • Certificates and training – attend online professional bootcamps before your virtual internship starts
  • Coaching and mentorship – receive direct guidance from career coaches and industry experts
  • Apply – work on real-life projects for leading employers and build your portfolio


You will be notified of your housing placement before arrival.

* Review the Enrollment Contract for more information about this requirement.  

I have read and agreed to the enrollment contract listed here. I understand the amounts listed for tuition and fees, housing, dining, and insurance are based on projected costs and are subject to change without advance notice. All students are responsible for paying the full balances shown on their final statements of fees as a condition of continued enrollment and progression.