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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.

In CUPPA, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world.

It's more than just a graduate degree. It's a new way to see the world.

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Jun 16 2025

Leading Race-Conscious School Improvement (LRCSI) Workshop

Monday 16th, 12:00 am–Wednesday 18th, 12:00 am
In person at UIC
Jun 19 2025

UIC Celebrates Juneteenth. Offices Closed, No Classes

Thursday, 12:00 am–11:59 pm
Jul 4 2025

Celebration of the July 4th Holiday. Offices Closed. No Classes.

Friday, 12:00 am–11:59 pm
Sep 10 2025

CUPPA Welcome Party '25

Wednesday, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Harrison Field (Next to bridge over I-290)
Apr 22 2026

The UIC 2026 Urban Forum - Save the Date!

Wednesday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm
Illinois Room, Student Center East
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