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UIC Urban Planning & Public Affairs

We are the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges.

Explore majors and minors designed to help you make the places we live better.

CUPPA's two undergraduate majors, public policy and urban studies, will give you tangible skills when you graduate.

In CUPPA, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world.

It's more than just a graduate degree. It's a new way to see the world.

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Jan 22 2025

UPPF Info Session – Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
412 S Peoria, Chicago, IL 60607
Jan 24 2025

Puerto Ricans in Illinois – Book Talk

Friday, 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Cuppa Lower Level Conference Room 1
Jan 27 2025

Prospective Undergraduate Info Session

Monday, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
Jan 29 2025

UIC CUPPA Admitted Undergraduate Student Information Session

Wednesday, 5:30 pm–6:00 pm
Jan 29 2025

Masters Info Session for Urban Planning & Policy and City Design

Wednesday, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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The CUPPA 2025-2027 Strategic Plan