Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Transfer Merit Scholarship: New, campus transfer students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible for this annual scholarship. 3.25-3.49 = $1,500; 3.5-3.74 = $2,000; 3.75 and higher = $2,500. This scholarship is renewable for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. We also offer Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships. The application can be found on the financial aid website, as well as other financial aid options: http://www.uis.edu/financialaid/index.htmlExternal linkOpens in a new window or tab.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Tuition rate is $303/credit hour for the 2012-13 academic year. Please see our tuition calculator for a more detailed estimate: http://uisapp.uis.edu/tuition/calculator.aspx?semester=20131External linkOpens in a new window or tab..

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  UIS is a transfer friendly school. Approximately 60% of our incoming students each fall are transfer students.
• View Agreements:
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• Credit For Life Experience:
  http://www.uis.edu/cpl/External linkOpens in a new window or tab.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Transfer students with 30 or more transfer hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher will be admitted to the university.
• Official Transcripts:
  Students with less than 30 hours of transfer credit should apply as a freshman and submit official high school transcripts. They must also submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
• SAT Scores:
  If you have less that 30 transferable hours, UIS requires the submission of official standardized test scores such as the ACT or SAT.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  UIS does not require letters of recommendation for transfer admission consideration.
• Essay:
  UIS does not require an essay for transfer admission consideration.
• Application Fee:
  Applicants must submit a non-refundable $50 application fee (or $60 international student application fee). We also offer application fee waivers for those who may qualify: http://www.uis.edu/admissions/documents/Appfeewaiverform.pdfExternal linkOpens in a new window or tab..
• Interview:
  A personal interview is not required.
• Other Requirements:
  Students who graduate with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree from an Illinois community college will be considered a junior and have all general education requirements met.
• Apply Here:
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Transfer Credit Policy

• Credits (Min/Max):
  The maximum number of credits that may be transferred from a two-year institution is 72 credits, and from a four-year institution is 90 credits. You must complete at least 30 credits at UIS to earn your bachelor's degree.