Institution name

University of Illinois At Chicago

Total number of students

26245

Contact address for international enquiries

CHICAGO 60612

Telephone

+1 312 996 4350

Venue / office name

College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Contact address for international enquiries

CHICAGO
Illinois
60607

Venue description

The Curriculum and Instruction Department prepares students to become high quality elementary and secondary teachers at the undergraduate and graduate levels and enriches the work of practicing educators by providing opportunities for further education and professional development. The Department also develops scholars, researchers and leaders in curriculum and instruction, literacy (language and culture), math and science education, bilingual/ESL education and teacher education through Ph.D. course work and research.

Telephone number

+1 312 996 4350

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Campus Housing challenges and supports students in recognizing themselves as unique, evolving, and self-directed individuals who value lifelong learning and good citizenship. The campus provides the different housing styles such as Residence Halls, Special Interest Communities, Graduate, Intern, Family, Guest and Off campus Housing. Each residence hall has air conditioning and heat, free laundry for residents, kitchenettes and vending machines, computer lab, Lounges and common areas, walking distance to cafeterias and recreational facilities. The bedrooms of the residence hall are extra-long twin bed, desk and chair, clothes closet and storage drawers, couch, two living room chairs, and three tables. For telephone jack, cable TV connection and high-speed internet connection (including wireless) additional fees may apply. Intern housing provides safe, clean, and affordable housing accommodations for these summer interns. It has the features of furnished rooms in 2- or 4-bedroom apartments, shared bathroom, kitchen and living room and 24-hour security and has the amenities of on-site laundry, computer lab and vending. Family housing is offered on the 5th Floor of Single Student Residence (SSR), and can currently accommodate 15 families. Living arrangements include 2-3 bedroom apartment and suite style living. All apartments or suites come completely furnished with living and bedroom furniture including cooking facilities within the apartments. They offer 9 month academic year contracts and 12 month contracts. For Off campus housing students can refer the website given below (http://www.housing.uic.edu/offcampus/). On campus students can choose the 7-Day RED meal plan and go home students can choose 5-Day BLUE meal plan. The rates for the on campus housing can refer the link (http://www.housing.uic.edu/pros/rates.php). For further details students can contact to 818 S. Wolcott Avenue (Suite 220), Chicago, IL 60612.