Applying to Illinois State

Illinois State's preferred filing period for freshman students for the fall semester is September 1-November 15. Applying early is encouraged, as the University must limit enrollment due to space at the University and in specific majors/programs. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today!

Plan of Study

This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.

• 4-Year Plan of Study

Applying to Illinois State

Illinois State's preferred filing period for fall transfer students is September 1-January 15. For the spring semester, the preferred filing period is from April 1-August 1. You are encouraged to apply early in the preferred filing period for best consideration for admission into competitive majors. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today!

Minimum GPA

2.75

Middle 50% GPA

3.03 - 3.72

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 3.0 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.

• Citizens & government (POL 101) or US Government & Civic Practices (POL 106)
• World or Human Geography (GEO 135 or 142)
• Economics-Macro or Micro (ECO 101 or 102)
• Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110 or 111)
• Cultures of the World (ANT 185)
• Introduction to Sociology (SOC 106) or Contemporary Social Problems in Global Perspective (SOC 108)
• Educational Psychology (PSY 215)

Plan of Study

This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.

• Transfer Checklist (2019-2020 Catalog)

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Middle 50% GPA

3.03 - 3.72

Plan of Study

This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.

• 4-Year Plan of Study

Application Period

Applications are always available.

Application Information

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Major Requirements

If 60 or more earned hours: 3.00 GPA in HIS 101, 102, 135, and 136

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