CUPPA Graduate

UIC Urban Planning & Public Affairs

We are the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges.

Explore majors and minors designed to help you make the places we live better.

CUPPA's two undergraduate majors, public policy and urban studies, will give you tangible skills when you graduate.

Undergraduate or Graduate Application Information

You're just a click away from embarking on a journey that could change your life.
Mar 13 2025

Masters Info Session for Urban Planning & Policy and City Design

Thursday, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Mar 14 2025

'Beyond Closure': A Screening and Panel Discussion

Friday, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
UIC Daley Library, Room 1-470
Mar 20 2025

A Rail Revolution Begins with Fixing Chicago Union Station

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Mar 24 2025

Prospective Undergraduate Info Session

Monday, 5:30 pm–6:00 pm
Mar 26 2025

UIC CUPPA Admitted Undergraduate Student Information Session

Wednesday, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm