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Transfer FAQ

1. When do I apply for admission?
• Application deadlines can be found on our dates and deadlines page.
2. When do I find out what classes will transfer?
• This is evaluated at the time of application and submission of the application fee. Students attending two-year and some four-year institutions in Illinois may work with an advisor at their current institution. To review courses for transferability, students can use the U-Select (formerly CAS).
3. What GPA is needed to transfer?
• Generally, a 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA from transferable credit is required. However, different programs of study and colleges have varying minimum GPA requirements from 2.25-3.2/4.0. Please refer to the transfer admission requirements page for more information.
4. Do I need to submit a high school transcript?
• Yes, you should submit an official final high school transcript or GED certificate to verify graduation. High school performance will only be reviewed if you have not completed 30 graded transferable semester hours at the time of application. A high school transcript also can be used to meet the foreign language requirement.
5. Are ACT/SAT scores required?
• ACT or SAT scores are required only if you have not completed 30 graded transferable semester hours at the time of application. It is also recommended for students with 30 – 59 transferable hours.
6. What is your policy on transferability of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education courses?
• If the entire IAI General Education Core is complete, all of the courses completed within the core will transfer to Illinois. However, if the entire core is not completed, the courses will be reviewed course-by-course for transferability.
7. Are there any campus visits for transfer students?
• Yes, the transfer student visit program is held in the fall and details will be posted on our Visit Illinois page a couple months in advance. In addition, you are welcome to attend any of our general programs held daily.
8. What courses should I complete in order to transfer?
• Prerequisite course requirements for each program of study are indicated in our Transfer Handbook. Courses listed in red italics must be completed prior to transfer.
9. How do I obtain transfer housing information?
   • Transfer students are not required to live in certified housing unless they have fewer than 30 transferable hours. Transfer students may choose to live within the transfer student cluster in the Champaign Residence Halls. Other options include Graduate Housing, which is open to students who are at least 20 years old, family housing, and University-run apartments. Students interested in apartments may wish to check out the Daily Illini newspaper. Those interested in apartment living should consult the Tenant Union before signing a lease. For more information, contact University Housing at housing@illinois.edu or 217-333-7111 or visit the housing website.
10. I’m a transfer applicant to the College of Education or Secondary Education and forgot to answer the questions on the applications regarding state certification regulations.  How do I complete my application?
    • Please answer the questions below and send to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 901 W. Illinois Street, Urbana, IL  61801 or fax to: 217.333.3305 or email to:  admissions@illinois.edu.
    1. Have you taken the Illinois Test of Basic Skills?
       Yes or No. If yes, what date?
    2. Have you ever been convicted of a felony, or any sex, narcotics, or drug offense in Illinois or any other state?
       Yes or No.
    3. I attest, under penalty of perjury, that I am:
       (1) A citizen or national of the United States
       (2) A Lawful Permanent Resident – Provide Alien or Citizenship Number
       (3) An Alien authorized to work until (date)   

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