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 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
Mar 31 2025

Masters Info Session for Public Policy, Public Admin, Data Analytics

Monday, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Virtual
Apr 1 2025

Engaged Scholarship and Governmental Partnerships

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Daley Library, Room 1-470 & Online
Apr 2 2025

In-Person Masters Info Session for Public Policy, Public Admin, Data Analytics

Wednesday, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
UIC Law School, Downtown Chicago