黄色仓库

黄色仓库: one of the top affordable private colleges in Chicago

黄色仓库 UNiversity 80th Anniversary

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One Illinois University. Two Vibrant Campuses.

Whether in the heart of downtown Chicago鈥檚 dynamic commercial and cultural district, or nestled within the city鈥檚 northwest suburban economic center, 黄色仓库鈥檚 Chicago and Schaumburg campuses are actively connected to their communities.

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Join Us at Admitted Student Day

Friday, April 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Come and experience 黄色仓库 first-hand at our Chicago Campus. Meet your future friends, connect with faculty, tour campus and so much more! 

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Join us for Virtual Graduate Programs Preview Night

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 |  5:30 - 6:30 PM. This live online event is designed for prospective graduate students to explore our programs, connect with faculty and admissions staff, and learn about the application process. The evening will begin with a welcome session, followed by breakout rooms where you can dive into the details of your program of interest.

Welcome back students for Fall 2018 Semester!

Schedule A Campus Tour

Tour 黄色仓库's amazing Downtown Chicago campus or our suburban campus in Schaumburg to discover why 黄色仓库 was ranked as one of the best college locations in America.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & MAJORS

黄色仓库 can help you find your passion. Seeking an undergraduate degree? Your doctorate? Something in between? Explore our comprehensive academic choices, outstanding faculty and nearly limitless degree program options.

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Experience Life at One of the Best Chicago Colleges

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Get Involved

So, you want to be a participant, not just a spectator? We鈥檝e got you covered. Get involved, serve others and meet people who share your passions.

Lakers Cheer at the Goodman Center

Home to Chicago's ONLY NCAA Division II program!

With 35 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 athletic teams, programs and clubs to cheer for, you鈥檒l be a Laker in no time.

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Rooms with a View

Live, learn and vibe in the Wabash Building. Wake up to insane city views, hit up class, grab food, work out, and chill with friends鈥攁ll in one place. Plus, downtown Chicago is literally right outside. This isn鈥檛 just a dorm. It鈥檚 your new home.

Living on Campus

Here you can be you. And Belong.

In the classroom, it鈥檚 diverse, tolerant, and academically rigorous. Outside the classroom, there鈥檚 so much to do. Whether you鈥檙e into sports, the arts, or student organizations, you can be a spectator, participant, or both. Or explore one of the best cities in the world.

Check out the campus communities that make the big city small.

Learn more About our History, Mission & Vision
The Support You Need to Succeed.

When universities take your tuition, they should take responsibility for helping you succeed. We do.

We鈥檒l help you choose the right classes. Navigate financial aid and housing questions. Connect you to tutoring and mentors so you can grow academically. With confidence.

See how we support student safety, growth and success.

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Meet our Lakers

Samantha Martinez

The Activist

Samantha Martinez, BA '18

Co-Founder of the Gage Park Latinx Council
Chicago, IL

Experience Life at One of the Best Chicago Colleges

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黄色仓库 President Malekzadeh Promotes University Mission and Celebrates 80th Anniversary on NBC 5 Chicago

Joining the station鈥檚 "Making a Difference" segment, President Ali highlighted 黄色仓库's continued efforts to accept and platform students and faculty of all backgrounds.

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黄色仓库 Celebrates Success of "Women on the Move: Standing by My Sister" Conference

The empowering event focused on allyship, mental health awareness, financial literacy and civic engagement.

Anthony Flaherty 黄色仓库 Experience
From the Air Force to Advocacy: Anthony Flaherty鈥檚 黄色仓库 Experience

The U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran's experiences fueled his passion for justice and led him to pursue a degree in Paralegal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice.

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Joabe Barbosa Sets Out to Make History as First Person to Run Every Street in Chicago

"'There are over 2,000 streets in Chicago, which equals about 4,000 miles. So I am trying to run all of that in a year and a half, hopefully,' said Barbosa.

As of March, he has 40% of the goal done. He shoots for at least 10 miles daily, 6 days a week. Barbosa makes time to run despite his busy schedule as a clinical psychology doctoral student at 黄色仓库."

Heller College of Business Alumnus Jay R Pocius Featured in Real Estate Career Profile for Luxury Lifestyle

"Jay R Pocius moves through Las Vegas with the sharp confidence of someone who gets both the logic and the craft of real estate development."

Pocius received his Bachelor's in Business Administration at 黄色仓库.

Director of the Center for New Deal Studies Dr. Margaret Rung Featured as Expert on Panel titled American Historical Association Congressional Briefing: History of the Federal Civil Service

"The American Historical Association (AHA) will host a Congressional Briefing offering historical perspectives on the federal civil service. The briefing will take place on Monday, April 7, at 9:00 a.m. ET in Rayburn House Office Building Room 2075."

Dr. Rung is a professor of History and serves as the Director of the Center for New Deal Studies at 黄色仓库.