Welcome! We are delighted you are considering pursuing graduate studies at the University of Illinois.
Before you start your application to the Graduate College at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, it’s important to understand what’s required and what to expect. Our graduate programs are designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence. To help you prepare, make sure to review the specific application requirements for your program, key deadlines, and necessary materials. Understanding these details will ensure you submit a complete and competitive application. Explore the resources below for more information on application instructions, frequently asked questions, and our programs of study.
New Illinois Graduate Applicants
Click the Apply Now button below to start your graduate online application! Remember that not all programs offer admission to all terms. Please check with your proposed program of study office for term availability and deadline information.
Medical Doctor applicants should apply directly to the College of Medicine, Juris Doctor applicants should apply directly to the College of Law, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine applicants should apply directly to the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Returning Illinois Graduate Students
If you have previously enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and wish to return to the Graduate College, please review our re-entry instructions.
Current Illinois Graduate Students
If you are a current graduate student wishing to change your major degree program, please review our curriculum change and transfer of credit instructions.
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For general information about campus and the Champaign-Urbana community, visit our prospective student resources.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus and statistics for fires in on-campus student housing. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information along with fire safety policies and procedures. You may obtain a hard copy of this report by contacting the Division of Public Safety or by accessing the Clery Act Compliance page on the Division of Public Safety's website.