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Transfer Guarantee

over 4,300 students have been admitted into the U of I System universities through Transfer Guarantee since 2022

Through The U of I System Transfer Guarantee, transferring is easier than you think!

Students transferring from an Illinois community college are guaranteed admission into any of the University of Illinois System locations through The U of I Transfer Guarantee if they meet requirements. Please explore below to find out more!

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To participate in The U of I System Transfer Guarantee, students need to meet all of the following requirements (effective Fall 2025):

  • Graduated from an Illinois high school
  • Earned a minimum of 36 graded, transferable semester hours at the time of application to the university
  • Attained a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all transferable coursework completed at all colleges/universities at the time of application to the university
  • Satisfied the university's English language proficiency requirement

Students who complete all requirements listed above are guaranteed admission to the university, not guaranteed admission to a specific college or major. Students must complete the institution’s transfer admissions application during the appropriate filing period for consideration. The student must be pursuing their first bachelor's degree.

Find Your Fit

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • 35,000 undergraduate students
  • 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • 150+ majors in 11 academic communities

University of Illinois Chicago

  • 22,000 undergraduate students
  • 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • 94 majors in 16 academic colleges

University of Illinois Springfield

  • 2,300 undergraduate students
  • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • 60 programs of study in 4 academic colleges

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Interested? Get connected with each of our Admissions Offices below.

The U of I System is the flagship higher education system in the state of Illinois and is leading a system-wide initiative to provide transfer opportunities for students from within the state of Illinois. The U of I System Transfer Guarantee is managed by the U of I System with collaboration from the three universities located in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield.