University Degree
Requirements,
Graduation, and
Commencement
University Degree Requirements
UIC has several degree requirements that apply to all stu-
dents pursuing an undergraduate degree, regardless of
major. University degree requirements serve as minimum
standards; many colleges set higher standards than the
minimum required by the University. A student must
always fulfill the degree requirements outlined by the
major college.
University degree requirements bring a level of consistency
and quality to all undergraduate degrees awarded at UIC.
By setting standards that are met or exceeded by the col-
leges, the University ensures the integrity of all the degrees
it awards.
University degree requirements include the following:
• General Education Requirements (see the General
Education section of the catalog)
• Grade Point Average Requirement
• Enrollment Residence Requirement
• Semester Hour Requirement
The minimum University degree requirements are outlined
below. Important Note: Students should consult their
college section of the catalog for specific information on
how to meet the degree requirements set by the college.
General Education Requirements
Students should consult the General Education section of
the catalog for a complete description of the University’s
General Education Program as well as their college/depart-
ment sections of the catalog to determine how to fulfill the
General Education requirements within their degree pro-
gram.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
All candidates for a degree must have at least a 2.00/4.00
grade point average in all work taken at the University of
Illinois at Chicago, in all work taken in the major field,
and in all work accepted by the University (transfer work
plus work taken at UIC). A student may be required to
meet higher minimum grade point averages in certain
degree programs.
Students should consult their college section of the catalog
for more information on the grade point average require-
ment for their degree program.