Academic Calendar and Important Dates for UIC
The academic year at the University of Illinois at Chicago is divided into fall and spring semesters, with optional summer sessions.
- Fall Semester: Typically starts in late August and ends in mid-December.
- Spring Semester: Begins in mid-January and concludes in early May.
- Summer Session: Runs from mid-May to late August, with various session lengths available.
- Key Deadlines: Exam periods are usually in December and May, with final exams scheduled at the end of each semester. Holidays include Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Spring Break. Faculty application deadlines vary by department, typically in the fall for the following academic year. Sabbatical dates are negotiated individually with departments.
For the most up-to-date information, visit the UIC Academic Calendar.
