Every year, approximately 4,000 students enroll at UIS to earn a University of Illinois degree. It's a place where classes are sized just right and professors really know their students.

With over 50 years of empowering leaders, we are dedicated to fully engaging students in the process of active teaching and learning, and offer degree-granting programs in four colleges.

We are excited that you are taking the time to learn more about our outstanding university. For more information about requirements, please choose from the following:

 
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Graduate Applicants

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Transfer Applicants

Currently in college? Find out how to transfer to UIS.
 
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International Applicants

Living abroad? Get more information about international students at UIS.
 
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Get more information about benefits and requirements specific to Veteran applicants at UIS.
 
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No ACT/SAT Required

The UIS application for admission does NOT require ACT/SAT scores for first-year students.

First-year students admitted to UIS with an unweighted 3.0+ GPA are eligible for merit scholarships up to $8,000 – no test scores necessary. Check out your potential merit scholarship for all four years, and compare your annual tuition and fee costs after scholarships are applied.

No GMAT? No GRE? No problem! - No tests are required for application to UIS Graduate programs.

Contact the Office of Admission

Contact us by phone (217) 206-4847, toll free at (888) 977-4847, by email at admissions@uis.edu, or request additional information using our request information form.

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