In order to be admitted to the Graduate College at Illinois, applicants must meet admission requirements of both their proposed programs of study and the Graduate College.
Your application will first be reviewed by your proposed program of study. If they approve your application for admission to their program, they will then recommend your application for admission to the Graduate College. If approved, you will receive an electronic notice of your official admission decision. You will be able to view and download your admission letter from your application status page.
Housing information is available at www.grad.illinois.edu/prospective/housing.
Illinois state law requires all new students to provide proof of immunity to certain contagious diseases before enrollment. All admitted students will receive instructions regarding the required Immunization Forms, which must be completed and submitted upon arrival on campus. If the required forms are not submitted, you will not be eligible to register for future terms.
All international students will be screened for tuberculosis at the time of enrollment in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health.
For additional information about these requirements, and for a full list of immunizations required, please visit the McKinley Health Center website.
Health insurance is a means to partially cover the costs of health care whenever one needs medical attention in the U.S. All students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are required to carry health insurance coverage. For more information about the University health insurance plan, please see www.grad.illinois.edu/current/health.
Additionally, all students on J-1 status and their J-2 dependents are required by law to carry adequate health insurance for the full duration of the J-1 program. Students and their families may participate in the University insurance plan or in a private plan that provides at least comparable coverage. International students can find additional information regarding health insurance at the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
The University of Illinois is committed to maintaining a safe campus environment. Current campus crime statistics are available from the Division of Public Safety.
Campus facilities at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are among the most accessible in the nation for disabled persons, and applications from persons with disabilities are always welcomed. For alternative formats of these or other application documents, please contact our office at 217-244-4637 or the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) at 1207 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820, phone: (217) 333-1970 (V/TDD). DRES coordinates services for all U of I students with disabilities.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all members of the University community. As part of this commitment, the University requires applicants who are under current indictment or have been convicted of a crime (other than a routine traffic offense or in a juvenile proceeding) to disclose this information as a mandatory step in the application process. A previous conviction or current indictment does not automatically bar admission to the University, but does require review.
Complete information must be sent via email to conflictresolution@illinois.edu as soon as possible upon application submission. This is a separate step that you must complete after submitting your application. Admission decisions may be delayed if applicants do not send this disclosure upon application submission, and failure to submit this information directly to the Office of Conflict Resolution may result in a denial decision.
Applicants are responsible for verifying receipt by the University and for maintaining a copy of the receipt certifying submission. Information to be submitted includes a brief explanation, location (city, state, country) of conviction or current indictment, dates, and court disposition, in English. This statement must include a grant of permission to the University for complete access to criminal records, if any. For further information on this requirement, call (217) 333-3680.
The commitment of the University of Illinois System to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.
The University of Illinois System will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, order of protection status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations.
Please refer to the Campus Administrative Manual website for the full Nondiscrimination policy and its definitions, guidelines, and contact information for inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies are available online.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination.