Transfer To University Of Illinois

If you’re transferring to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, it’s important to know what your options are and how to get started. This guide will help you understand all of the steps in transferring from community college or another four-year university, including the application process and requirements for admission. You’ll also learn about scholarships and financial aid opportunities available specifically for transfer students at UIUC.

Transfer To University Of Illinois

1 Transfer Admission

• Transfer Admission Requirements
• Transfer Admission Deadlines
• Transfer Admission Standards
• Transfer Application

2 Application Deadlines and Requirements

• Undergraduate Deadlines

For first-year applicants, the deadline is November 1. The application will be available to you then and you can submit it anytime after that date until March 1.

If you’re applying to transfer from another institution, the deadlines for submission are December 15 for spring admission and April 1 for fall admission.

• Graduate/Professional Students (Non-Degree Seeking)

If you are a non-degree seeking student who wants to take classes at U of I but not pursue a degree, your deadline is February 15th (for spring semester) or August 15th (for summer term). You’ll need to complete the Non-Degree Student Application with payment before submitting your application materials online. Non-degree students need permission from their home institution before coming here; ask your advisor about this process if it applies to you!

3 Transfer Admission Standards

The University of Illinois’s transfer admission standards are different from those for freshman applicants.

The minimum GPA and ACT/SAT scores needed to be admitted as a transfer student are listed below:

• Minimum GPA: 2.5
• Minimum ACT composite score: 19 (or SAT combined math and critical reading score of at least 1000)

4 Transfer Application

• What are the requirements for an application?

To apply to any of the University of Illinois systems, you must submit a Common Application or Coalition Application. You can use either one to apply: your credentials will be reviewed by each system independently.

• How do I apply to the university?

You must submit an online application through either the Common Application or Coalition Application website, depending on which system you want to attend. The processing time for each system is different, so make sure you check with them first before submitting your application materials.

• How long does it take?

5 Citizenship Requirements

• The student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• The student must have a valid Social Security number (SSN). If your child does not have an SSN, he/she will need to apply for one at the nearest Social Security office before your application can be processed by our office; otherwise, you may need to wait until the next semester’s deadline for Illinois residency determination in order for him/her to qualify for in-state tuition rates here at Illinois State University and all other Universities across the state of Illinois regarding tuition costs associated with higher education institutions such as ours”!”
• “The student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester during fall or spring semesters between Aug 1st – May 31st each year while having achieved junior status prior to enrolling at ISU again”; if you do not meet these requirements then we cannot guarantee that we will accept any future application from yourself despite having submitted it before today (June 20th).”

6 Official High school Transcripts and Test Scores

Your high school transcript is one of the most important parts of your application. Official transcripts should be sent directly from your high school to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The transcript must include:

• The name and address of your high school, as well as a phone number to call if there are any questions regarding your application
• Your full name (including middle initial), date of birth, and graduation date
• A list of all college-level coursework you have completed at this point

7 College Transcripts

• College Transcripts
• List of colleges and universities you have attended. Include dates of attendance, degree conferred, and major(s)/minor(s). Also include full-time/part-time status for each course if different from overall school status.
• List all courses taken with course name, number, semester/quarter/year (if applicable), grade received in each course (including any repeat or withdrawal grades), description of honors (e.g., cum laude), and detailed description of how the award was earned (e.g., by exam or competition).
• List all grades received on a transcript after high school graduation or GED equivalency exam that was not represented by an official score report sent directly from the testing agency or institution to UofI Admissions after it was reported as final but prior to matriculation at UoI. The following information must be included: Course Name Number Semester/Quarter/Year (if applicable) Grades Received in Each Course; Description Of Honors; Detailed Description Of How Award Was Earned If Not Represented By An Official Score Report Sent Directly From The Testing Agency Or Institution To UoI Admissions After It Was Reported As Final But Prior To Matriculation At UoI

8 Dual Enrollment Credit

Dual Enrollment is a program that allows you to complete college courses while still in high school. It’s a great way to earn credit for your academic future and get ahead of the game, even if you don’t know where you want to go after high school yet.

You will be able to transfer the credits you earn through this program into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign when the time comes.

Some of the benefits include:

• Receiving college credit and receiving a high school diploma at graduation
• Taking courses that interest you

9 International Students

The University of Illinois welcomes international students to its campuses. To be eligible for admission, you must have a valid passport and visa in your possession, as well as proof of financial support for at least one year of study at the university.

International students must also meet the following requirements:

• Have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 80 (computer-based), or 213 (internet-based)
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on transferable courses taken from an accredited institution
• Have a minimum of 30 transferable semester hours or 60 quarter hours

10 Transferring From A Community College?

For students transferring from a community college, the University of Illinois requires that you complete at least 18 credit hours. This is broken down as follows:

• Incoming freshmen must complete a minimum of 6 semester hours in each of the following areas: English composition, humanities and arts (including speech), math or science (including biology), social sciences and foreign language.
• Transfer students must complete one semester hour in each of these same four categories.

11 There are some differences in the application process.

The application process for the University of Illinois is similar to many other schools. You will have to submit the following:

• An application fee (this can be waived if you are eligible)
• A personal statement or essay
• A resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Official transcripts from high school and all colleges/universities attended

Closing

The transfer application process for the University of Illinois is different from freshman admission, but it’s not difficult. You’ll need to gather all your official transcripts and test scores, as well as any other documents that show your academic progress and community involvement (like letters of recommendation). If you have questions about what kinds of materials should be included in these documents or how far back they can go (for example, if you took AP exams as an underclassman), check out our guide for transferring students!