Graduate Registration
The deadline for registration is the second Friday of the semester.
The links below all required classes for the current semester.
In the case that more than one section of a course is offered, you should register for the exact section noted.
Registration instructions: Using XE Registration
Instructions for checking holds: UIC Student Account Holds
Updated August 9, 2026
MDes Graphic Design
Preliminary Year / 3.1
Below, you will find a list of the courses you will take in the Fall semester. You must register for the exact sections listed. Please refer to the Incoming Graduate Students page for additional registration instructions.
4 DES 208 Typography I (CRNs 36010 and 36011)
4 DES 250 Digital Media Design II (CRNs: 36059 and 36061)
2 DES 489 Introduction to Design Practice (CRNs: 51106)
3 DES 490 Introduction to Design Practice (CRNs: 51107, 51108)
4 Advanced Design Seminar*
*Advanced selectives require approval of the Director of Graduate Studies and may include the following:
- DES 450 – Advanced Topics in Design (4 cr.)
- DES 520 – Graduate Seminar (4 cr.)
- Other 400- or 500-level design course with approval of DGS
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17 credits
OTHER INFO
MDes Graphic Design + Preliminary Year Degree Planning Worksheet
Year 1 / 2.1 + 3.2
Below, you will find a list of the courses you will take in the Fall semester. You must register for the exact sections listed. Please refer to the Incoming Graduate Students page for additional registration instructions.
4 DES 500 Combined Studio (CRNs: 36118, 36119)
4 DES 501 Research Studio (CRNs: 36120, 36121)
4 DES 510 Advanced Graphic Design (CRNs: 36122, 36123)
4 DES 520 Graduate Seminar
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16 credits
You may register for DES 500, DES 502, and DES 540 when registration opens. Please check to make sure that you are registering for the correct section of DES 500.
CADA faculty are still reviewing opportunities for ARCH/ART/DES 520 options. The days/times you see online may change. I expect that a full list of ARCH/ART/DES 520 classes and descriptions to be available by mid-summer.
Thank you for your patience.
CADA ELECTIVE INFO
See Graduate Electives.
OTHER INFO
Year 2 / 2.2 + 3.3
Below, you will find a list of the courses you will take in the Fall semester. You must register for the exact sections listed. Please refer to the Information for Incoming Graduate Students page for additional registration instructions.
4 DES 500 Combined Studio (CRNs: 36118, 36119)
4 DES 540 Research Studio (CRNs: 36130, 36131)
4 DES 520 Graduate Seminar
4 Elective (You may choose any 400-level or above course at UIC.)
2 DES 502 Research Seminar II* (CRNs: 37957, 37958)
*The credit for this class was previously awarded for participation in the Basel summer workshops, a corresponding Fall exhibit, and a presentation to first-year grad students. These requirements will be updated.
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18 credits
You may register for DES 500, DES 502, and DES 540 when registration opens. Please check to make sure that you are registering for the correct section of DES 500.
CADA faculty are still reviewing opportunities for ARCH/ART/DES 520 options. The days/times you see online may change. I expect that a full list of ARCH/ART/DES 520 classes and descriptions to be available by mid-summer.
Thank you for your patience.
CADA ELECTIVE INFO
See Graduate Electives.
OTHER INFO
MDes Industrial Design
Preliminary Year / 3.1
Below, you will find a list of the courses you will take in the Fall semester. You must register for the exact sections listed. Please refer to the Incoming Graduate Students page for additional registration instructions.
4 DES 230 Industrial Design II (CRNs: 36031, 36032)
4 DES 240 Visualization I (CRNs: 36039, 36040)
2 DES 489 Introduction to Design Practice (CRNs: 51106)
3 DES 490 Introduction to Design Practice (CRNs: 51107, 51108)
4 Advanced Design Seminar*
*Advanced selectives require approval of the Director of Graduate Studies and may include the following:
DES 450 – Advanced Topics in Design (4 cr.)
DES 520 – Graduate Seminar (4 cr.)
Other 400- or 500-level design course with approval of DGS
________
17 credits
OTHER INFO
MDes Industrial Design + Preliminary Year Degree Planning Worksheet
Year 1 / 2.1 + 3.2
Below, you will find a list of the courses you will take in the Fall semester. You must register for the exact sections listed. Please refer to the Incoming Graduate Students page for additional registration instructions.
4 DES 500 Combined Studio (CRNs: 36116, 36117)
4 DES 501 Research Seminar I (CRNs: 36120, 36121)
4 DES 531 Master’s Project Research I (CRNs: 36128, 36129)
4 DES 520 Graduate Seminar
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16 credits
You may register for DES 500, DES 501 and DES 531 now. Please check to make sure that you are registering for the correct section of DES 500.
CADA faculty are still reviewing opportunities for ARCH/ART/DES 520 options. The days/times you see online may change. I expect that a full list of ARCH/ART/DES 520 classes and descriptions to be available by mid-summer.
Thank you for your patience.
CADA ELECTIVE INFO
See Graduate Electives.
OTHER INFO
Year 2 / 2.2 + 3.3
Below, you will find a list of the courses you will take in the Fall semester. You must register for the exact sections listed. Please refer to the Incoming Graduate Students page for additional registration instructions.
4 DES 500 Combined Studio (CRNs: 36116, 36117)
4 DES 550 Masters Project Studio (CRNs: 36132, 36133)
4 DES 520 Graduate Seminar
4 Elective (You may choose any 400-level or above course at UIC.)
________
16 credits
You may register for DES 500 and DES 550 now. Please check to make sure that you are registering for the correct section of DES 500.
CADA faculty are still reviewing opportunities for ARCH/ART/DES 520 options. The days/times you see online may change. I expect that a full list of ARCH/ART/DES 520 classes and descriptions to be available by mid-summer.
Thank you for your patience.
CADA ELECTIVE INFO
See Graduate Electives.
OTHER INFO