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 Engineering, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

University of Illinois at Chicago 2095 Engineering Research Facility
842 W Taylor Street M/C 246
CHICAGO
Illinois
60607

Venue description

The mission of the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago is to provide the opportunity for each student to become all that he or she is capable of becoming through excellence in education in the three areas of teaching, research, and service. In the area of teaching, the college provides academic excellence to its students through ten Bachelor of Science programs in six departments: Bioengineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil and Materials Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering; and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. With the changing dynamics of society, the college continues to strive for excellence and innovation in both its instructional and research programs. In the area of community service and as part of the University’s Great Cities Program related to economic development and environmental concerns, the college is continuously strengthening ties with the industrial community, especially the dynamic region of Illinois.

Telephone number

+1 312 996 3428

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.