Admissions

Applying to Illinois State

This sequence is only available to students who already hold an Associates or Bachelors degree and a Gateways to Opportunity Credential-Level 4. The Early Childhood Education Licensure Sequence is available to others.

Applying to Illinois State

To initiate the pre-admission process, submit the interest form to have Illinois State University representatives review your transcripts and verify Gateway credentials.

Submit unofficial transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education and your Gateways Professional Development Record or your Gateways Credential certificate. Once you are pre-approved for the program, you will be given further instructions to complete your official application for admission to Illinois State University. To be eligible, you must have: Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts or Science (AA/AS) or Bachelor’s degree Minimum 2.0 GPA Gateways to Opportunity Credential-Level 4

Minimum GPA

2.0

Middle 50% GPA

3.06 - 3.51

Required Courses

Required before first semester of program:

Exceptional Learner (ISU SED 101-Disability, Learning, and Education) Highly recommended be taken at the community college before transfer to ISU. Offered during the first eight weeks of the first semester if needed.

Recommended Courses

To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.

• At least one IAI college level science course strongly recommended
• At least one IAI US History, Government and/or Economics course
• At least 3 semester hours of Mathematics

Academic Advising

Middle 50% GPA

3.06 - 3.51

Application Period

Applications are always accepted.

Application Information

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Major Requirements

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

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