Credit Hours: Community college courses articulate as lower level courses regardless of the designated course number and do not count toward senior college hours (200- and 300-level courses at Illinois State) that are required by the Major and the University for graduation. See Transferring Credits from Another University.
Course Articulation: Students should review the University's Course Articulation guides. These guides identify which courses taken at other colleges and universities will receive credit at Illinois State toward graduation requirements.
Graduation Requirements: Transfer students must meet the graduation requirements for the University. The University requires students to pass an examination on the constitution and complete a global studies course.
Advice: Check with an advisor at the transfer institution or an Illinois State advisor about which courses fulfill the constitution and the global studies requirement.
Illinois State Policies and Procedures: Transfer students are subject to Illinois State's policies and procedures when they transfer to the University. Students should review the following policies and procedures:
Academic expectations at Illinois State may differ from those at the transfer institution. Expectations at Illinois State are often higher regarding coursework. Students are responsible for their own academic progress.
State University was founded in 1857 as the first public institution of higher learning in Illinois. The University has a proud heritage; Abraham Lincoln drafted the documents establishing the pioneer educational institution. Illinois State occupies an attractive 850-acre campus in Normal/Bloomington - twin cities with a population of 100,000. The University has an enrollment of 20,000 and a faculty of more the 1,000 among its Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Applied Science and Technology, Business, Fine Arts, Nursing, and Education. Milner Library's research facilities include on-line data search capabilities and over 3 million books, journals, and special collections. Along with its academic achievements, the University takes pride in its cultural and athletic programs. Weekly music recitals, theater productions and art shows are but a few of the activities that join men's and women's sports in creating an exciting college atmosphere.
