• Partnership The University of Illinois at Chicago launched UIC Global, its partnership with Shorelight Education, in January 2017.

    Chancellor Michael Amiridis and Provost Susan Poser envisioned UIC Global as a key part of the University’s strategy to increase undergraduate international student enrollment at UIC.  In addition to other benefits, increasing the international student population provides an opportunity to create a more globally engaged campus, bringing together students from diverse international and U.S. backgrounds in our classrooms, residence halls, dining facilities, and other venues.

  • Program Undergraduate UIC Global students are admitted to one of four program options based on the student’s English proficiency and academic record:

    ● English as a Second Language (ESL) or Pre-Sessional English (PSE): English language study at OGE’s Tutorium in Intensive English.
    ● Extended Academic Accelerator: a three-semester pathway that mixes English language instruction and general education.
    ● Academic Accelerator: a two-semester pathway that mixes English language instruction and general education.
    ● International Direct: two semesters of academic coursework within the student’s chosen major.

After completing the UIC Global Program, students who meet UIC’s progression criteria are integrated into their UIC academic program with the general student population.

UIC Global and Shorelight Education use several regional overseas centers and a web of international recruiters embedded in countries around the world to attract and support international students and their parents who face the daunting challenge of selecting a university abroad.  UIC Global also works in close partnership with key UIC offices such as Admissions, the Office of International Services, and colleges to bring high performing students to UIC.