Transfer Success Workshop: How to Apply

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM until 3:30 PMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00

If you plan to apply to transfer to Illinois for Fall 2026, this is for you! In this virtual workshop, we’ll share strategies to help you prepare a strong transfer application to Illinois. We’ll discuss how to:

Explore majors and understand how your choice affects GPA, course, and language requirements
Use the Transfer Handbook and Transferology to confirm you’re on track with admission requirements
Understand open access majors, competitive programs, and the University of Illinois System Transfer Guarantee
Strengthen your application through thoughtful major selection and strong essays

We will walk through the application step by step and discuss all required materials and application timelines. You’ll leave knowing the steps you can take now to submit a strong transfer application!

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)

Add Major

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.