Transferring from another UIC program
We welcome transfer students from all UIC programs who meet the requirements listed below. Please read the information thoroughly.
Learn more about us
To prepare yourself for transfer to the BS in Kinesiology, start by checking out our Kinesiology transfer guide.
Information sessions (online)
Find out all you need to know about the transfer process by attending one of our online information sessions. We’ll review the Kinesiology transfer guide and answer general questions about the application process. To view upcoming dates and times, click here. Note: individual academic plans cannot be reviewed during the information session.
Check your requirements
Listed below are the minimum requirements to apply for intercollege transfer. Please read the Kinesiology transfer guide for a full review of our application requirements and timeline.
- Good academic standing (cannot be on academic probation).
- A minimum UIC and science pre-requisite GPA of 2.5 in order to apply to the program. A GPA of 2.5 or higher does not automatically guarantee admission to the program (see transfer guide for full GPA calculation details).
- Completion of at least one semester of coursework at UIC. You may apply during your 1st semester at UIC but full review will take place once grades post at the end of the semester.
- Courses to complete prior to application. Highest priority will be given to students with a ‘B’ or higher in the following:
- ENGL 160 AND at least 2 of the following 3 courses:
- Biology with lab (will accept an alternative science course)
- Chemistry (will accept an alternative science course)
- Or MATH 110 (or higher)
- *ENGL 160 will not be included in the science pre-requisite GPA.
Thinking of some Kinesiology courses to take prior to being in the program? Here are a few:
- KN 100: Kinesiology and Nutrition: First Year Seminar (Professor Vered Arbel section only)
- KN 136: Techniques and Principles of Exercise
- KN 150: The Healthy Human
- KN 152: Intro to Exercise Physiology and Health
- KN 200: Statistical Methods
- HN 196: Nutrition
- PHYS 131: Intro to Physics for Life Sciences I
Apply
Don’t worry, we’ll make this easy!
Deadline
Please review the application form for specifics on deadlines. Decisions will not be sent out until grades has been posted.
Intercollege transfer application
Submit your application online via our application form.
*Please only submit your application one time.
Applications will be reviewed once grades post at the end of the semester. Students will be emailed a decision approximately two weeks after grades post.
After you apply
Applications are accepted year-round but reviewed once per semester. Applicants who submit by Week 14 of fall or spring will receive a decision via email by Week 16 or 17.
Questions?
Questions?
Have questions about the application process that we haven’t answered? Don’t worry! Reach out when you need help and we’ll make sure you get the answers you need.
Contact AHS Academic Advising
Email: ahsict@uic.edu