University of Illinois Chicago
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Chicago Tech Circle welcomes UIC undergraduates from varied academic backgrounds, including (but not limited to):
Most UIC students — especially those with no background in data and AI — join CTC by taking a 1-semester course that provides a strong foundation in these subjects, and then completing a semester-long industry immersion “lab.”
Computer science and data science majors/minors may have access to an alternative pathway. See below for more information.
Understanding data and artificial intelligence will open up a wider range of jobs as you finish your UIC degree and look for work after graduation.
Consider this:
You can pair data and AI exposure with any career interest or UIC area of study. You’ll stand out to employers with a better understanding of data and AI, a stronger résumé, and the ability to tell a persuasive story about how you used teamwork and project-based skills to solve a problem.
Chicago Tech Circle offers:
If you have no background in data or AI, fill that gap by joining CTC! Your first step will be to apply to the fall semester data + AI course. You are a good candidate for the CTC experience if you:
If you already do have some knowledge of data and AI — because you are majoring in computer science or data science, and have completed coursework through CS 251 for example — you should also join CTC! Depending on your prior experience, you may be eligible to go straight into the CTC talent marketplace, or you can choose to take our introductory data + AI course and participate in an industry immersion lab.
Apply here for our fall 2025 data + AI course
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We are here to answer your questions about Chicago Tech Circle, help you identify the best way to get started in the program, and more. Email us at chicagotechcircle@uic.edu and a member of our team will get back to you.