Transfer Admission Requirements

To apply for admission, transfer students should submit the following documents:

Completed and signed printed or online application
Submit the non-refundable application fee
- $50 for domestic and immigrant applicants
- $50 for international applicants
Evidence of having achieved a minimum transfer grade point average of 2.50/4.00 or 3.50/5.00 on the basis of all transferable work attempted and submit evidence of having completed a minimum of 24 semester or 36 quarter hours of transferable college classroom credit at the time of application. However, most colleges and departments require a higher minimum grade point average, additional credit hours, and the completion of some specific core, first-year courses. For specific information on the requirements for each college, consult the transfer guides.
A transfer applicant who was previously dismissed from a collegiate institution for disciplinary or academic reasons must submit a petition to the executive director of the Office of Admissions, who will forward the petition to the appropriate committee.

Transfer grades for all baccalaureate-oriented course work attempted and accepted are used in computing the transfer student's average. However, a particular UIC college or school may not accept all courses toward degree requirements.

When a course is repeated, the grade point average is computed using both grades and all hours for the course. However, credit for the course is only awarded once. Incomplete grades more than one year old are considered as failing grades in computing the grade point average. Only course work that is similar in nature, content, and level to that offered by UIC is acceptable. Technical, vocational, developmental, and remedial course work generally is not transferable. Courses from other postsecondary institutions must have been completed at the appropriate level to be transferable. Credit for nontraditional experiential prior learning is not transferable.

Applicants enrolled in another college at the time they plan to apply to UIC should request a transcript from their current institution including a list of the courses they are taking at the beginning of the last term they are enrolled. (Fall applicants currently attending a quarter-based school should apply at the beginning of their winter term.) A final transcript should be sent to UIC as soon as possible after the final term is completed.

Admission is based on courses taken, credit hours earned and grade point average of all baccalaureate-oriented, college-level work attempted. International credentials are evaluated separately by each college. For a list of specific required coursework at time of application and enrollment, see below.

Curricula	Minimum GPA* (A = 4.00)	Minimum Semester Hours at time of application*	Minimum Semester Hours at time of enrollment*
Architecture and the Arts	2.75	24	36
Business Administration	2.50	24	36
Engineering	2.50	44	60
Health Information Management (on campus)	2.00	44	60
Kinesiology - Applied Health Sciences	2.50	24	36
Liberal Arts and Sciences	2.50	24	36
Nursing	2.75	40	54
Nutrition - Applied Health Sciences	2.50	44	60
Public Health	2.75/4.00	44	60
Urban Planning and Public Affairs	2.75	44	60
Urban Education - Elementary Education	2.50	44	60
Urban Education - Education in a Democratic Society	2.50	44	60
Urban Education - Undeclared	2.50	24	36

*Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to UIC.

Intended Major Listing

Directions: Listed below are UIC’s undergraduate colleges and the programs of study that they offer. Some of the colleges and majors have special instructions for applying or may have specific admission requirements.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum Transfer Requirements completed or in progress at time of application: (1) two courses in English Composition (6 semester hours); (2) college credit in mathematics, logic, or statistics (3 semester hours); (3) one course in natural sciences that includes a laboratory. Completion of the IAI General Education Core Curriculum satisfies the minimum transfer requirements (see www.itransfer.org).

Major Code	Name of Major
20FT1008BA	African-American Studies
20FT0340BA	Anthropology
20FT0318BS	Biochemistry
20FT1072BS	Biological Sciences
20FT0335BA	Chemistry - B.A.
20FT0335BS	Chemistry - B.S.
20FT1102BA	Classical Civilization
20FT1103BA	Classical Languages and Literatures
20FT1413NONE	Communication (a)
20FT1413NONE	Criminal Justice (a)
20FT1171BS	Earth and Environmental Sciences: Earth Sciences
20FT1172BS	Earth and Environmental Sciences: Environmental Earth Sciences
20FT0074BA	Economics
20FT0311BA	English
20FT0304BA	French
20FT1279BA	Gender and Women’s Studies
20FT1292BA	Germanic Studies - General
20FT1291BA	German with Business Minor
20FT0342BA	History
20FT0305BA	Italian
20FT1405BA	Latin American and Latino Studies
20FT0439BS	Mathematics
20FT1438BS	Mathematics and Computer Science
20FT0323BS	Neuroscience (a)
20FT0067NDEG	Non-degree
20FT0332BA	Philosophy
20FT0240BA	Physics - B.A.
20FT0240BS	Physics - B.S.
20FT1593BA	Polish
20FT0343BA	Political Science
20FT0338BA	Psychology (General Option)
20FT1626BA	Psychology (Applied Option)
20FT1676BA	Russian
20FT0344BA	Sociology
20FT0307BA	Spanish
20FT1698BA	Spanish-Economics
20FT1711BS	Statistics and Operations Research
20FT1413NONE	Undeclared

LAS Secondary Education

Major Code	Name of Major
20FT0294BS	Teaching of Chemistry
20FT0288BA	Teaching of English
20FT0295BA	Teaching of French
20FT0296BA	Teaching of German
20FT1757BA	Teaching of History
20FT1413NONE	Teaching of Mathematics (a)
20FT0241BS	Teaching of Physics
20FT0297BA	Teaching of Spanish

(a) These majors require departmental approval. You will be placed in the undeclared option until departmental approval is granted.

College of Applied Health Sciences

Supplemental application materials are required for Nutrition and Health Information Management.
Contact the College of Applied Health Sciences at 312-996-2079 and request your supplemental application materials. Supplemental materials must be submitted directly to the College of Applied Health Sciences by the deadline.

Nutrition Requirements: 1) Applicants may apply for Fall only; 2) Non-degree applications not accepted; 3) Second bachelor’s degree students may apply; 4) Transfer students applying must have completed 60 hours (90 quarter) hours and specifi c prerequisite coursework, have a minimum 2.5/4.0 cumulative, science and prerequisite GPA. Coursework required at time of application: 3 of 6 required science courses with labs (General Biology I, Microbiology, General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry), English
Composition I (3 hours). Coursework required at time of enrollment: Consult the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, the department web site, or the UIC Undergraduate Catalog - www.uic.edu/ucat/catalog - for specific requirements. Note that the deadline for Nutrition is January 15.

Health Information Management Requirements: 1) Campus students: Fall application only, minimum 2.0/4.0 GPA. 2) Second bachelor’s degree students may apply to the campus program, or may also consider the online IBHE Post-baccalaureate certificate in HIM – see http://www.uic.edu/gcat/AHHIMG-IBHE.htm for more information; 3) Non-degree applications not accepted; 4) Junior standing, 60 semester hours (90 quarter) hours and specific prerequisite course work. Coursework required at time of application: English Composition I (3 hours), Principles of General Biology I with lab (4-5 hours). Coursework required at time of enrollment: Consult the Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, the department web site, or the UIC Undergraduate Catalog – www.uic.edu/ucat/catalog - for specific requirements.

Kinesiology Requirements: 1) Applicants may apply for Fall or Spring. 2) Minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA at the time of application; 3) Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a personal statement indicating why they are interested in Kinesiology and/or their career goals. These statements are very important in the admission review process. 4) Second bachelor's degree students may apply. Coursework required at time of application: English Composition I and II, Principles/General Biology I with lab (4-5) hours, Introduction to Psychology (3-4 hours), College Level Mathematics - Pre-Calculus (3-5 hours), and one course (3 hours) in three of the following four categories: Understanding the Past, Exploring World Cultures, Understanding U.S. Society, and Understanding the Creative Arts.

Major Code	Name of Major
20GF5151BS	Nutrition – Nutrition Science
20GF5152BS	Nutrition – Coordinated Program
20GF1304BS	Health Information Management (on campus)
20GF5149BS	Kinesiology – Movement Science
20GF5150BS	Kinesiology – Exercise and Fitness
20GF1399NONE	Kinesiology – Undeclared
20GF0067NDEG	AHS Non-degree

Applicants that do not meet the minimum course requirements for Health Information Management or Nutrition may apply to:

Major Code	Name of Major
20GF1399NONE	Kinesiology – Undeclared (pre-Nutrition or pre-Health Information Management)

Applicants that are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Physical Therapy are encouraged to consider the Kinesiology major listed above as an appropriate undergraduate degree; however, pre-physical therapy students may select any major of their interest in Applied Health Sciences or Liberal Arts & Sciences to complete their undergraduate degree.

For more detailed information about the College of Applied Health Sciences, go to www.ahs.uic.edu .

College of Architecture and the Arts

1) Architecture and Art and Design program applicants may apply for Fall admission only; 2) Applicants to all other programs may apply for Fall or Spring; 3) Non-degree applications not accepted; 4) Second bachelor’s degree students may apply. Coursework required at time of application/enrollment: English Composition I and II, one Understanding the Past course, one Understanding the Creative Arts course, one Understanding the Individual and Society course, and one Understanding U.S. Society course. Please refer to the UIC Undergraduate Catalog - www.uic.edu/ucat/catalog - for information on the types of courses that satisfy the general education course requirements at UIC.

Major Code	Name of Major
20FR5046BS	Architecture (a)
20FR0250BA	Art History (b)
20FR0265BA	Music - Basic Option
20FR1480BA	Music - Performance Option (c)
20FR5213BA	Music - Jazz Studies (c)
20FR1770BA	Theatre - Directing/Design Track (d)
20FR1771BA	Theatre - Performance Track (c)
20FR1908BFA	Theatre - BFA - Performance (c)

(a) Portfolio required.
(b) Personal Statement and writing sample required.
(c) Audition required - Applicants to the performance majors are required to audition. To schedule an audition, contact the Department of Theatre and Music at (312) 996-2977 or visit www.uic.edu/depts/adpa.
(d) Interview required.
(e) Personal statement indicating anticipated area of study (Art or Design) required.

All students applying to Art & Design must select this option:

Major Code Name of Major

Major Code	Name of Major
20FR1045NONE	Art and Design Foundation (e)

Upon completion of the Foundation Program, students will select one of the following majors:

Moving Image
Photography
Studio Arts - Comprehensive Curriculum
Studio Arts - Painting
Studio Arts - Sculpture
Graphic Design
Industrial Design

For more detailed information about the College of Architecture & the Arts, go to www.aa.uic.edu

College of Business Administration

1) Transfer and readmit applicants may apply for Fall or Spring; 2) the College of Business Administration does not admit non-degree or second bachelor’s degree students; 3) Coursework highly recommended to be completed at time of application: English Composition I; Calculus I or Business Calculus I; 4) Coursework recommended to be completed at time of enrollment: English Composition I and II (or equivalent); Finite Math; Calculus I or Business Calculus I.

Major Code	Name of Major
20FL1000BS	Accounting
20FL0074BS	Economics
20FL3501BS	Entrepreneurship
20FL0075BS	Finance
20FL1347BS	Information and Decision Sciences
20FL9870BS	Management
20FL1432BS	Marketing

College of Education

BA in Urban Education: Fall applications only; non-degree and second bachelor’s degree applicants not accepted. Supplemental application materials required for all programs. Contact the College of Education at (312) 996-4532 for information, or consult the Prospective Students section of the College of Education website at http://www.education.uic.edu.

Apply as Undeclared Major or for Candidacy in one of two concentrations. In addition to the required UIC application, fee or fee waiver, and transcripts, applicants must also submit the following supplemental materials directly to the College of Education by the deadline:

For Undeclared Major in Education: (Freshmen and students not ready for candidacy apply as Undeclared Majors) (1) Application for Undeclared Major in the College of Education; and (2) Goal statement discussing in 250-300 words your interest in urban education and your commitment to working in the service of urban schools and/or community organizations.

For Candidacy for Elementary Education concentration: (must have Junior standing, 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of specific prerequisite course work at time of entry, and a minimum 2.5/4.0 cumulative GPA for all college work completed) (1) Candidacy Application for Elementary Education; (2) documentation of 50 service learning/observation hours working with a diverse group of students in an urban educational setting; (3) Goal Statement discussing in 250-300 words in what ways you believe you possess the critical characteristics
of an urban elementary teacher; (4) Two letters of recommendation (one from the supervisor of the 50 service learning/observation hours and one from a professor in a college-level class; (5) Area of Specialization Form; (6) Passing score on the ICTS Basic Skills Test; and (7) Personal interview.

For Candidacy for Education in a Democratic Society concentration: (must have Junior standing, 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of specifi c prerequisite course work at time of entry, and a minimum 2.5/4.0 cumulative GPA for all college work completed) (1) Candidacy Application for Education in a Democratic Society; (2) Goal Statement discussing in 250-300 words your interest in urban education and how you see yourself becoming involved in urban settings, such as schools, non-profit agencies, and/or civic, educational, or religious organizations; (3) One letter of recommendation from a professor in a college-level class; and (4) Program Plan for your fi nal 60 hours of course work that includes a rationale for your plan, taking into consideration what you want to do when you complete the BA program.

Public Disclosure Statement Required by Title II of the Higher Education Act: UIC teacher program completers scored pass rates of 100% in academic year 2008-2009 on the mandated teacher certification tests in Basic Skills and Content Area.

Education

Major Code	Name of Major
20FP5253BA	Urban Education - Elementary Education concentration
20FP5254BA	Urban Education - Education in a Democratic Society concentration
20FP5200NONE	Undeclared Major in Education

For more detailed information about the College of Education, go to http://www.education.uic.edu.

Secondary Education

Apply to a secondary education program under College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

College of Engineering

1) Transfer, readmit, and second bachelor’s degree applicants may apply for Fall or Spring; 2) Non-degree applicants are not accepted.

Requirements: 1)Transfer applicants are encouraged to complete 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of transferable work at the time of enrollment and are advised to complete the equivalents to UIC courses Math 180, 181, 210, 220, English 160, 161, Physics 141, 142 and Chemistry 112; 2) Computer Science majors should have 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of lab science, which includes an 8 hour sequence; 3) Exceptions to the recommended semester hours and courses can apply for transfers from ABET-EAC/CAC accredited programs. See http://www.uic.edu/ucat/courses/ for course descriptions.

All Majors Except Computer Science

Coursework recommended at time of application:
English Composition I; Calculus I, II, III; Physics I; Chemistry I or Physics II.
Coursework recommended at time of enrollment:
English Composition I and II; Calculus I, II, III; Differential Equations; Physics I and II; Chemistry I.

Computer Science majors only

Recommended Transfer Requirements at time of application:
English Composition I; Calculus I and II; Biology I or Earth Science I or Physics I; Biology II or Chemistry I or Earth Science II or Physics II.
Recommended Transfer Requirements at time of enrollment:
English Composition I and II; Calculus I, II, III; Biology I and II or Earth Science I and II or Physics I and II; Biology I or Chemistry I or Earth Science I or Physics I.

Major Code	Name of Major
20FQ0408BS	Bioengineering
20FQ0300BS	Chemical Engineering
20FQ0106BS	Civil Engineering
20FQ0109BS	Computer Engineering
20FQ0112BS	Computer Science
20FQ0115BS	Electrical Engineering
20FQ1217BS	Engineering Management
20FQ0121BS	Engineering Physics
20FQ0127BS	Industrial Engineering
20FQ0133BS	Mechanical Engineering

For more detailed information about the College of Engineering, go to http://www.uic.edu/depts/enga .

College of Nursing

Supplemental application materials are required for all programs. Contact the College of Nursing (312) 996-7800 regarding the submission of your supplemental application materials. Supplemental materials must be submitted online directly to the College of Nursing by the deadline.

Final application deadline – January 15 (2.75 minimum cumulative GPA)

Nursing: 1) Fall applications only; 2) Transfer, readmit and second bachelor’s degree applicants only may apply; 3) Non-degree applicants not accepted

Requirements: 1) 54 semester (81 quarter) hours including specific prerequisite course work; 2) you must select a program and program site from the list of major codes below. Transfer applicants not meeting these requirements should select the appropriate Pre Nursing program option under the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Pre-Professional Programs.

Coursework required at time of application: 40 semester hours (60 quarter hours) of specific prerequisite courses, including a minimum of 3 of the 5 natural science pre-requisite courses (Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry). Other pre-requisite courses are English Composition I and II (6 hours.), Understanding the Individual and Society (Intro to Psychology recommended, 3 hours), Understanding U.S. Society (Intro to Sociology recommended, 3 hours), Nutrition (2-3 hours), Life Span Human Growth and Development (3-6 hours), Understanding the Past course (3 hours), Understanding the Creative Arts course (3 hours), Exploring World Cultures course (varies), Liberal Arts and Sciences electives (varies).

Coursework required at time of enrollment: 54 semester (81 quarter hours) of specific pre-requisite coursework. Consult the College of Nursing, the college web site, or the UIC transfer guides for specific prerequisite course requirements.

For more detailed information about the College of Nursing, go to www.uic.edu/nursing

BSN Program

Major Code	Location
20FW1498BSN	Chicago
20FW1498BSN1	Urbana

Pre-Nursing applicants should apply to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences pre-nursing program to complete prerequisite coursework.

Major Code	Location
20FT1413NONE	Pre-Nursing

For information regarding the online RN to BSN degree completion program, please go to:
www.uic.edu/orgs/online

College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs

Supplemental application materials are required for admission: Contact the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at (312) 413-2292 or visit http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/upa to request these materials.

Requirements: 1) Applicants may apply for Fall or Spring; 2) Non-degree and second bachelor’s degree students may apply; 3) Junior standing; 4) completion of at least 60 semester hours of approved course work.

Major Code	Name of Major
20GP5030BA	Urban Planning and Public Affairs

For more detailed information about the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, go to
www.uic.edu/cuppa

School of Public Health

Supplemental application materials are required for admission: Visit http://publichealth.uic.edu/admissions/howtoapply/ for supplemental application materials or contact the School of Public Health BA in Public Health Program at (312)355-2536.

Requirements: Fall Semester admission only. To apply must have Junior standing and completion of at least 44 semester hours in anticipation of successful completion of 60 semester hours at the time of enrollment including all general education requirements and three public health pre-requisite courses:

PUBH 100 Health and the Public
PUBH 110 Public Health and Global Societies

PUBH 120 or HON 130 Public Health and the Study of Disease and Epidemics

Major Code	Name of Major
20FY1630BA	Public Health

Application Deadline: Mar 31st

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