Transfer Success Workshop: How to Prepare

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM until Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 12:00 PMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00

This virtual workshop is designed for students early in their transfer journey who want to understand how to prepare to be a strong future applicant. We’ll cover how to:

Use the Transfer Handbook to understand GPA and course requirements by major

See how we calculate your transferable GPA (and why it may differ from your current school’s)

Identify required and recommended courses to complete before applying

Understand open access majors, programs with required coursework for admission, and language other than English (LOTE) expectations

Use tools like Transferology to check how your courses may transfer

You’ll leave with a clear plan for using your time at your current institution to best prepare for transferring to Illinois.

Personal Information

During the admissions process, preferred first name is used in text, email and print mail communication, including those sent to parents/guardians. Read more about how preferred first name is used on campus.

Student First Name

Student Preferred Name (optional)

Student Middle Name (optional)

Student Last Name

Student Email Address

Student Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Student Phone Number

May we text you? We promise to only send important reminders and updates.

Student Birthdate

Academic Information

What Illinois majors are you interested in? Click "Add Major" below to select a major from our list. You can add up to 10 total.

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Major Interest (optional)

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Are you a prospective first-year or transfer student?

First-Year

Transfer

Choose one first-year entry term below (when you would enroll at Illinois).

Choose one transfer entry term below (when you would enroll at Illinois).

Current School (optional; will autopopulate as you begin typing)

Family Contacts

Select "Add Contact" below to add a parent, guardian, or other family member. You can add up to 3 contacts total. Please note that individuals you list here may begin receiving communications from Illinois. If you supply a preferred first name above, that name will be used in communications sent to the individuals you add as contacts.

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First Name Last Name Email Address Relationship

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If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Undergraduate Admissions. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.