Rescission of Admission Offers

All admission offers are made on a conditional basis, and the offer can be rescinded at any point up to the first day of instruction of the admission term. Reasons for rescission of admission offers include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Failing to submit your official academic records by set deadlines.
  • Negative changes in academic performance in courses listed as in-progress on the application for admission. For freshmen, this would likely be your senior year courses. For transfers, this would be any college courses ungraded at the time of your application.
  • Unapproved schedule changes in courses listed as in-progress on the application for admission. For transfers, this could include dropping courses required for admission.
  • Downward changes in level of rigor of your coursework listed as in-progress on your application for admission. For freshmen, this could include dropping advanced-level courses and replacing with regular-level courses or dropping college preparatory classes for electives.
  • The cancellation of the test score used in the decision to offer you admission.
  • Disciplinary action taken against you by an educational institution, including but not limited to suspension and expulsion, at any time following the submission of your application until your first scheduled day of instruction at UIS.
  • Failing to report disciplinary action taken against you by an educational institution at the time you accepted your admission offer, or if applicable, at any time following the submission of your application until your first scheduled day of instruction at Illinois. Failure to report such disciplinary action may also lead to disciplinary action if discovered after you have begun instruction at the university. This policy applied to all admits.
  • Failing to report any convictions of or pending charges for a criminal offense that have already occurred at the time you accepted your admission offer, or if applicable, at any time following the acceptance of your admission offer until your first scheduled day of instruction at Illinois. Failure to report such convictions or charges may also lead to disciplinary action if discovered after you have begun instruction at the university. See our Criminal History Policy and Frequently Asked Questions. This policy applies to all admits.
  • Withholding pertinent information requested on the application or giving false information, including failure to report all high school and/or collegiate credit.
  • Providing falsified documents as part of the application materials.

If any of these are discovered on or after the first day of instruction, dismissal can occur.

Admission Appeals

Freshman students whose admission has been denied may, in certain circumstances, appeal the decision. Find more information on the Admission Appeals page.

Guiding Principals for Admission Process

UIS adheres to the following guiding principles for admission processes: fairness to applicants, transparency of process, and equality of access.

Statement on Sex Discrimination

UIS follows the U of I System Statement on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct.

International Credential Evaluation

Students who apply to the University of Illinois at Springfield on or after July 1, 2019, and have international academic records must arrange (at their expense) to have their record(s) evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. Our recommended evaluation service is World Education Services (WES), but we will accept an evaluation from any NACES member. All evaluations will typically include certified copies of the documents used to conduct the evaluation. If certified copies of your academic record(s) are not included with the evaluation, you will be responsible for requesting that official documents be sent to UIS from each institution attended, along with an English translation (if the records are in a language other than English).

Residency

UIS follows the University of Illinois Residency Regulations. For more information see, Residency Information for the University of Illinois. If you have questions, after reviewing the Requirements and Frequently Asked Questions, contact the Admission department at 217/206-4847.

Print Applications & Forms

If you prefer to download and print a paper application, select the correct form below.

Still have questions?

View the Admission FAQ page, contact the Office of Admission, or Meet your Counselor to get answers to additional questions.