We are the University of Illinois System’s home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.
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UIC, in the heart of Chicago.
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Find Your Dream Job
Career Services means different things at different times. While valuable immediately upon graduation, it can be used throughout your entire career.
UIC certainly has a formal office to guide you during your career journey with a few more services at the outset to help you get going when you graduate. But in addition, from the moment you stop foot in CUPPA Hall, you are faced with myriad opportunities to start networking and defining the areas in which you want to pursue a career.
See Our Impact
Our Alumni Profile series highlights the extraordinary efforts of our Public Administration and Urban Planning and Policy alumni to promote just, resilient, and livable communities,
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CUPPA’s top ranked accredited academic departments feature over 500 students studying a broad scope of undergraduate degrees along side two professional accredited graduate programs in Public Administration and Urban Planning and Policy.
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Jun
7
2022
Prospective Undergraduate Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
Online
Jul
5
2022
Prospective Undergraduate Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
Online
Jul
11
2022
IRRPP: 2022 Faculty WriteOut! Retreat
Monday 11th, 12:00 am–Friday 15th, 12:00 am
Jul
18
2022
IRRPP: 2022 Graduate Student WriteOut! Retreat
Monday 18th, 12:00 am–Friday 22nd, 12:00 am
Aug
2
2022
Prospective Undergraduate Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
Online