Applying To DGS as a Transfer Student
The Division of General Studies serves undergraduate students interested in exploring academic options, pursuing pre-professional curricula, or finding a major that fits well with their career goals. Combining advising and mentoring, our academic advisors are uniquely qualified to guide students as they make informed academic decisions and craft their future goals.
Because our undeclared program is unique from many other campuses, we encourage you to explore more of our website, starting with About the Division of General Studies and the 2009 College Profile.
Admission Criteria
DGS transfer student admission decisions are based on a thorough review of your application package. For a stronger application package, you should meet all or most of our admission criteria.
View the DGS Transfer Handbook to review our most current admission criteria.
To learn more about transfer credit from your current or previous institution(s), visit the Transfer Articulation Guides or the Transfer Credit links on the Admissions website.
Declaring a Major
DGS does not grant degrees but prepares students to move into one of the many majors on campus. Our transfer students can ultimately move into majors in every college at the University of Illinois once they have met the required intercollegiate transfer or declaration criteria. Please note that a few majors are either closed or restricted for DGS transfer students.
Programs that are not available to DGS transfer students include:
- All majors in the College of Business
- Bioengineering
Programs that are temporarily closed or very difficult to declare include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architectural Studies
Questions about Admission to DGS? Contact:
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Chris Armstrong Admissions and Honors Division of General Studies 217.333.4710 cmarmstr@illinois.edu |