Transfer Students

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The Fall 2022 transfer student application is now open.

View the Transfer Student Quick Reference Card to discover the opportunities and benefits associated with participation in the Honors Program.

Eligibility Requirements

Incoming transfer students who have at least three semesters remaining until graduation, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater, are encouraged to submit an application for admission to the Honors Program. Nontraditional students have been successful in our program and are encouraged to write about their life experience and aspirations in their application. Admission to the Honors Program is competitive and space is limited.

Application Process and Timeline

The final application deadline is July 1st, 2022.

The application consists of two parts: Prospective students report their academic credentials and compose written responses to the provided prompts. Each student’s application is carefully reviewed, with academic credentials and the quality of written responses having equal importance.

Honors Mindset Seminar

All students admitted to the Honors Program will enroll in HON 102A17: Honors Mindset Seminar, a 1 credit-hour class, in Fall 2022. Seminars are limited to 30 students and are interactive and discussion based. Specific sections of seminar are designated for current Illinois State students and new transfer students.

Topics include:

• Six Dimensions of Honors Learning
• Theories and strategies of learning
• Honors Program requirements and opportunities

Some assignments include:

• Written reflection on learning practices 
• Interview with a professional
• Personal strategic plan for future goals

Successful completion of this seminar, in addition to meeting Honors Program GPA requirements, is required to continue in the Honors Program.

Scholarship Opportunity

The Transfer Student Scholarship is automatically awarded to first-time, domestic transfer students based on academic merit. Admitted transfer students who meet the criteria for the scholarship and confirm eligibility by submitting official transcripts by the final document deadline will be notified of their award by the Office of Admissions.

All questions related to Honors Program admission should be directed to HonorsProgram@IllinoisState.edu.