Transfer Application Process

Eligibility:

Please note that this application is only intended for transfer students who seek admission to the Honors College for the Spring 2019 semester.

The strongest transfer candidates to the Honors College typically have completed 24 semester hours, earned at least a 3.4 GPA, and plan to be enrolled at UIC for at least four semesters (however those with three semesters left will be considered).

How to Apply:

• 1. Visit the UIC Office of Admissions website for application requirements.
• 2. Apply to UIC through the transfer application or through the Common Application
• 3. On the Honors College tab, select “Yes” to apply to the UIC Honors College.

  You will be asked to provide a 500 word essay to answer the following question:

  In its mission statement, the UIC Honors College is described as a community of scholars whose goal is to enrich the educational experience of undergraduates and allow the faculty and students of all disciplines to interact in teaching, learning, and research. How can you contribute to the Honors College community? What benefits do you expect in return?

Please be advised that you are required to submit an Honors College essay at time of application for full consideration.

If you are interested in applying to the Honors College, but have already submitted your UIC Application without indicating that you wanted to be considered for the Honors College, please access a secondary Honors College application through this link.

If you have additional questions, please email us at hcollege@uic.edu.

Deadlines:

Spring 2019

  Priority Deadline: December 1, 2018
  Final Deadline: January 2, 2019

Fall 2019

       Priority Deadline: May 1, 2019

       Final Deadline: June 1, 2019

Additional Information for Transfer Applicants:

Learn more about the Honors College curriculum and requirements before applying!

If you are interested in the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) or Transfer Merit scholarships please visit our scholarships page.

If you have additional questions, please email us at hcollege@uic.edu.