UIC’s student ID cards are called i-cards. You will be able to obtain one from the university ID Center after you have registered for at least 9 credits for the fall semester. To get your i-card, visit the UIC ID Center website for more information.
All full-time students also receive a U-Pass which grants free access to all CTA transportation in the city. U-Passes are typically available from the ID Center in the week before classes begin. You must already have a valid i-card to pick up your U-Pass, and you must be registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours. U-Passes become active the Wednesday before the semester begins and is only active while classes are in session. More information about U-Passes can be found at this link.
You are responsible for obtaining both your i-card and U-Pass on your own. We encourage you to get your i-card before the start of the semester as an i-card is necessary to gain 24-hour swipe access to the School of Design building and graduate studios.