University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Transfer School Guidelines

IAI Participation Status:

Participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative

Online bachelor’s degrees offered

Highest enrollment of BHC students

Transfer GPA:

In general, minimum 3.0. Students should strive for the “Admitted GPA” by major of 2.25-4.0 as shown in the Transfer Handbook. Also see Transfer GPA Guidelines of previously admitted transfer students to help assess your chance for admission. Final standards will depend on the number and qualifications of applicants to each program.

Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student:

No minimum, though consult the Transfer Handbook for courses required prior to transfer. All transfer applicants must submit a high school transcript or GED certificate to confirm graduation; high school performance is only considered if you have fewer than 30 graded and transferable college credits.

Application deadlines:

Submitting the application and all supporting materials as soon as possible may provide an advantage for programs with space limitations and many qualified applicants especially in Engineering, Business, Economics and Psychology.

Filing periods:

• Spring 2024 – Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
• Fall 2024 – Jan. 15 – April 5 (priority: by March 1, including all supporting materials). Application available in December.

More resources:

• Transfer scholarships
• Does UIUC have my major? | Is my major open? | Online bachelor’s degree programs
• Planning Guides and Agreements
• Transfer Pointers (PDF)
• Model Degree Plans – Transfer Handbook
• General Education Requirements
• How do BHC courses transfer?
• Community College Advisor Guide