Admissions
- New Freshmen
- New Transfer
- Illinois State Students
Applying to Illinois State
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Applying to Illinois State
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Minimum GPA
2.50
Middle 50% GPA
2.60 - 3.51
Required Courses
Students with fewer than 60 earned hours are evaluated on collegiate coursework and grade point average.
Completion of at least three of the following courses with at least 2.5 GPA in those courses: (for students with 60 or more earned credit hours)
- Western Civilization (HIS 101)
- Modern Western Civilization (HIS 102)
- History of the US to 1865 (HIS 135)
- History of the US since 1865 (HIS 136)
Recommended Courses
To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
- American history (HIS 135 and 136)
- Western civilization(HIS 101 and 102)
Academic Advising
Name | Office | Phone | |
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Ron Gifford | Schroeder Hall 321 | rmgiffo@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8298 |
Middle 50% GPA
2.60 - 3.51
Application Period
Applications are always available and are typically reviewed every March, May, and September.
Application Information
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
Major Requirements
If 60 or more earned hours: 2.50 GPA in HIS 101, 102, 135, and 136
Academic Advising
Name | Office | Phone | |
---|---|---|---|
Ron Gifford | Schroeder Hall 321 | rmgiffo@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8298 |