Course Start Dates

Intensive English Dates Heading link

 Application Deadline for I-20Arrival DateOrientation WeekClasses
Spring 2025December 2January 3January 6Jan. 13 - May 1
Spring Midterm EntryJanuary 27February 28March 3March 10 - May 1
Summer 2025April 7May 9May 12May 19 - July 24
Summer APS Session IIMay 12June 20N/AJune 23 - July 24
Fall 2025July 14August 15August 18Aug. 25 - Dec 4
Fall Midterm EntryAugust 8October 10October 13Oct. 20 - Dec 4

Intensive English deadlines Heading link

  • Students traveling from overseas who require an I-20 should submit their application at least 6 weeks before the start of the session. If possible, apply even earlier to accommodate local Embassy visa appointment and processing wait times.
  • The process for receiving an I-20 takes 10 business days.
  • Applications from within the United States that do not require an I-20 should be received at least 2 weeks before the start of the session.
  • Applications received after these deadlines will be processed for midterm entry or the next semester.
  • Contact tutorium@uic.edu for the latest deadline information.

Non-Intensive Course Dates and Deadlines Heading link

Open to view our non-intensive course catalog with the dates, prices and application instructions for part-time, online and test prep classes.

Send questions to tutorium@uic.edu.