Transferring from another UIC program
You’re considered an intercollege transfer student if:
- You’re currently enrolled at the University of Illinois at Chicago, or
- You’ve been accepted to the University of Illinois at Chicago
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If you’re currently a freshman or sophomore at UIC, you can apply as an intercollege transfer.
- At least one completed semester of coursework at UIC
- Minimum UIC GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), including transfer credit from other institutions
- Good academic standing
Additional Requirement to Begin CORE Program Courses Heading link
While the following courses are not required to apply for a major change, they must be completed before starting CORE program courses. Please consult your advisor to confirm you are on track to begin the CORE program.
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II (KN 230 & KN 231)
- College Algebra or higher (Math 110)
- Introduction to Computers (IDS 200)
- Statistics (Stat 101 or Psch 242)
- Intro to Psychology (Psch 100)
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Ready to apply? Don’t worry, we’ll make this easy.
Deadline
On campus: Applications are accepted from August 1 to March 31 for Fall enrollment only.
Online: Applications are accepted on a rolling admission schedule. Applications are due November 1 for Spring and July 1 for Fall.
Checklist
- Application
- Transcripts
- Course outline form
Official application
Complete the intercollege transfer application. The undergraduate application is not required and you don’t need to pay an application fee.
Transcripts
Submit transcripts only if you’ve attended other institutions since enrolling at UIC.
Course outline
Submit a course outline form. Next to each course, indicate where the course was completed. Include the term, year, letter grade received—not the numeric score—and all courses in progress.
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You’ll receive a decision by email or mail sometime between February and May.
If you’ve been accepted…
Congratulations! Access our Admitted Student page to follow up with next steps!
If you’ve been denied…
You may contact us directly to inquire about our decision. In some cases, we can advise you on what you can do to improve your applicant profile or successfully apply for a future term.
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Questions?
We make applying as easy as possible, but we know that the application process can be overwhelming. If you can’t find the answer to your questions here, reach out to Catherine Eccher, when you need help.
You can contact Catherine at:
Email cecche1@uic.edu
Address 1919 W. Taylor St.
250 AHSB, MC 530
Chicago, IL 60612