Additional codes of conduct and policies related to admissions and enrollment include:

Summary of University of Illinois System Admissions Firewall Practices
Ethical Recruitment of Students
Guiding Principles for Admission Process
NACAC Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission
Student Loan Code of Conduct
Student privacy: FERPA and Compliance

High School Graduation

An enrolled undergraduate student must be a graduate of a regionally accredited high school, a school in Illinois recognized by the state superintendent of education, or a school elsewhere with a rating equivalent to full recognition. Graduates of other secondary schools and nongraduates of secondary schools may be admitted under the provisions for a high school equivalency exam.

The Office of Admission will confirm all students' transcripts arrive from a high school with a CEEB code, as well as the high school seal and/or signature. If a transcript is from a high school that lacks a CEEB code or seal/signature, the Office of Admission will investigate to confirm that the school is recognized by the state's department of education or home school association. The Office of Admission may request additional documentation at any point in the admission process. If a diploma is determined to be invalid, a high school equivalency exam may be required for admission consideration. Failure to earn a high school diploma or equivalency prior to enrollment may result in a rescinded offer of admission.

International Credential Evaluation

All applicants to UIS are required to submit official transcripts from all of the institutions they have attended. Applicants who attended a high school, university, or college outside of the United States must have their credentials evaluated as part of their application.

Detailed information about the options for international credential evaluation may be found on the International Applicant Requirements website.

Print Applications & Forms

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

Undergraduate Freshman Students (pdf) (First-Year Students)
Undergraduate Transfer Students (pdf)
Graduate Students (pdf)
Graduate Assistantship/Graduate Public Service Internship Application (pdf)
Application Fee Waiver (pdf)
Non Degree Declaration Form (pdf)
Homeschool Transcript Template (pdf)

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All admission offers are made on a conditional basis, and the offer can be rescinded at any point up to the first day of instruction of the admission term.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 as well as the UIS Criminal Disclosure Policy. 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.

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.

Statement on AI

Academic integrity is at the heart of the University of Illinois Springfield’s commitment to academic excellence. UIS recognizes students may seek guidance from others in the application process. Similar to asking a parent, counselor, or teacher to help refine a personal statement for the application, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a resource for students during their application process, helping them to brainstorm, edit, and refine ideas. Ultimately, any information submitted to the university through the application should be the student’s own work. 

If a student chooses to use AI to help with the application process, it should be viewed as a helpful collaborator. Any assistance a student receives should amplify their own voice, not be their voice. Copying and pasting content from any resource that was not created by the student violates the academic integrity policy of the university. 

If the admission committee determines that a personal statement is inadequate for making an admission decision, UIS reserves the right to ask for additional materials or an additional statement.

Statement on Sex Discrimination 

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

Still have questions?

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