Application for Admission
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Students are encouraged to use the online application process. Read and follow all of the instructions carefully to avoid delays in processing your application. The online application is more efficient and is preferred.
Application deadline is December 1st for Fall matriculation.
Note: As of September 18, 2012, UIC’s Office of Admissions and Records (OAR) has an online application AND document upload system. OAR reports that currently applicants must wait three business days from completion of the online application to the automated email instructing how to upload documentation.
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International students should also read the specific instructions for International applicants provided by the Office of Admissions and Records and follow these instructions carefully before applying.
Use the following Program codes for applying to the Neuroscience Program: Heading link
| Program Code | Program Name |
|---|---|
| 20FS0323MS | For the MS in Neuroscience (for Psychiatry residents only). |
| 20FS0323PHD | For the PhD in Neuroscience |
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Submission for Application
Submit your application, application fee, application checklist, and unofficial transcripts to the UIC Office of Graduate Admissions.
Should you need to mail one of those credentials, use this address:
Basic Admission Credentials
Office of Graduate Admissions (MC 018)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Box 7994
Chicago, Illinois 60680-7994For carriers requiring a street address:
Office of Admissions and Records (MC 018)
University of Illinois at Chicago
1200 W Harrison St, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60607-3349 -
Submission for Letters of Recommendation and Personal Statement
Submit your Personal Statement and Letters of Recommendation electronically to the UIC Office of Graduate Admissions.
If not uploaded electronically, all required materials must be sent directly to the Director of Graduate Studies for the Neuroscience Program:
Director of Graduate Studies
Graduate Program in Neuroscience (MC 526)
University of Illinois at Chicago
840 S. Wood Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612-4325For express carriers requiring a street address:
Director of Graduate Studies
Graduate Program in Neuroscience
University of Illinois at Chicago
820 S. Wood Street CSN 300 Suite, Room 320
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Deadlines
Applications are accepted for the Fall semester only. The program’s preferred deadline is December 1.
All applications and transcripts must be received by the Office of Admissions and Records no later than December 1 for consideration for the following academic year.