UIC Campus Housing

Your iCard is your key to campus life at UIC 🔥 Here’s everything you need to know about getting yours before you arrive.

Please visit icard.uillinois.edu to get started.

First orientation is less than a week away and we can't wait to welcome the newest Flames to campus. 🔥

If you have not registered for orientation, please visit orientation.uic.edu

🎙️ Have questions about living on campus? The Flamekeepers: Family Learning Series podcast just dropped an episode covering everything you need to know about UIC Housing — straight from the staff that support the communities.

From residence halls and meal plans to RAs, PMs, and roommate tips, this one's a must-listen for incoming Flames and their families.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAV3LS-gPAw

Room selection opens as early as Wednesday, May 27

Check your Housing Portal for your room selection date and time!

The second annual GradGuard scholarship is officially open! 🎉

GradGuard is awarding $3,000 to FIVE students to help cover college expenses. whether it’s tuition, housing, books, or everyday costs, GradGuard is here to support the student journey. 💙

✍️ no essay required
🎒 open to all current & incoming college students
⏱️ takes just a few minutes

To learn more about the scholarship and to apply, please visit
hub.gradguard.com/scholarship

Move-out is right around the corner 📦✨ Don’t forget to check out all the important details on our website at
https://housing.uic.edu/spring-2026-closing/

Spring Housing contracts end on Saturday, May 9, at 12 PM (noon)

Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity as an athlete into the business world as chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises. Johnson has continued to make history as a co-owner of teams in the NFL, MLB, WNBA, Major League Soccer, the National Women’s Soccer League, and eSports.

His investment company focuses on fostering economic empowerment in urban communities through sports, real estate, infrastructure, financial services, and consumer brands like SodexoMAGIC, UIC’s dining and food services partner.

Join Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda as she chats with Johnson about the influence his college journey continues to have on his success as an athlete and executive.

Chair Chats is open to the UIC community and the broader public, but registration is required. Registration and question submission will close Wednesday, April 8, at midnight (or sooner if the event reaches capacity). Walk-ups will not be admitted.

Register Today!
https://chancellor.uic.edu/events-2/chair-chats/chair-chats-with-magic-johnson/

Summer Housing applications are officially LIVE ☀️🏡
Planning to stay with us this summer? Don’t miss your chance to secure your space early!
📅 Summer Same Room Selection is happening:
• Today
• Tomorrow
• Wednesday
This is only for Summer Housing applications. If you’re applying for summer and want to keep your current Spring 2026 room assignment, now’s the time to act!

Note: This does not apply to Academic Year 2026–2027 housing.
Apply now and lock in your summer plans!

https://housing.uic.edu/apply/

Camp Fire 2026 is calling, Flames!❤️‍🔥

We’re looking for student leaders to serve as Camp Fire Counselors and help welcome our incoming first-year and transfer students to UIC.

📅 Priority deadline: March 20 at 11:59 PM

Learn more & apply: go.uic.edu/CampFire