Transfer Events and College Visits

State University Transfer Day

Virtual Event on Tuesday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We invite you to connect with representatives from our State Universities to get information about the transfer process, cost, housing, financial aid, and any other questions you may have. Simply click on the Zoom link for any session you would like to join. We encourage you to join the mailing list by clicking on the link for each institution you are visiting.

Chicago State University

Chicago State University (CSU) is a public, comprehensive university that provides access to higher education for students of diverse backgrounds and educational needs. The university fosters the intellectual development and success of its student population through a rigorous, positive, and transformative educational experience. CSU is committed to teaching, research, service, and community development including social justice, leadership and entrepreneurship.

University website: www.csu.edu

Transfer website: https://www.csu.edu/admissions/transfer.htm

Campus Visit Information: https://www.csu.edu/tours/index.htm

Apply to CSU: https://www.csu.edu/admissions/howtoapplynow.htm

Contact: ug-admissions@csu.edu

Admissions Representative: Alejandra Le, 773-892-8347, ale@csu.edu

Virtual Fair Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8582126810?pwd=L1F5aEpGSXAwLzA2QmIxdkZIYnF5QT09

Eastern Illinois University

EIU has a rich tradition of preparing transfer students to accomplish their life goals through a great combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online opportunities. Eastern is one of the most transfer-friendly and affordable state universities with a 91% placement rate within 6 months of graduation. Get an overview of EIU by visiting EIU at a Glance.

University website: www.eiu.edu

Transfer website: www.eiu.edu/transfer

Transfer Brochure: https://www.eiu.edu/transfer/pdf/transfer_guide_2020.pdf

Transfer Checklist: https://www.eiu.edu/transfer/pdf/transfer_checklist_2020.pdf

Campus Visit: https://www.eiu.edu/admissions/visit.php

Join Mailing List: https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/

Admissions Representative: Emily Skupien, 708-341-4240, easkupien@eiu.edu

Virtual Fair Link: https://eiu.zoom.us/j/93325878602

Governors State University

Governors State University (GSU) offers majors and courses to students at all levels, from beginning undergraduate through doctoral programs. GSU is also committed to serving community college graduates, transfer students, returning adults, and commuting students as they pursue their education and career goals.

University website:                         www.govst.edu               

Transfer website:                             govst.edu/Admissions/Admissions_Process/Transfer/    

Transfer Brochure:                           https://www.govst.edu/viewbooks/

Campus Visit:                                    https://www.govst.edu/visit-us/

Join Mailing List:                               https://apply.govst.edu/register/requestinfo

Admissions Representative: Emmanuel Lopez, 708-235-8528, elopez6@govst.edu

Virtual Fair Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/86505574387?pwd=VE8wOVJnN01QUnhFNndNQUROUmxBZz09#success

Illinois State University

Illinois State University is a top transfer destination in the state of Illinois. With 30% of Illinois State students transferring from other colleges and universities, Illinois State is known for being a transfer-friendly institution. Illinois State’s transfer resources allow students to transition seamlessly and complete their degrees in any one of 165 majors offered. Ranked by US News & World Report as a Top 100 Public University and as a Top 5 Best Bang for the Buck in the Midwest by Washington Monthly, Illinois State students return, graduate, and pay back their loans at rates that are among the nation’s best.

University Website: www.illinoisstate.edu

Transfer Website: https://illinoisstate.edu/admissions/transfer/

Major Admission Guide: https://illinoisstate.edu/downloads/admissions/TransferReadmitMajorAdmissionGuide.pdf

Campus Visit: https://illinoisstate.edu/visit/

Join Mailing List: https://illinoisstate.edu/admissions/contact/mailing/

Admissions Representative: Jorge Colon, 309-438-2192, jtcolon@ilstu.edu

Virtual Fair Link: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/my/jorgecolonisu

Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University is a student-centered institution of higher education that helps its students succeed academically, personally, and professionally. NEIU is committed to providing high-quality and affordable education, which is why for the seventh consecutive year, NEIU tops U.S. News & World Reports' low student debt ranking among Midwest regional universities. NEIU offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences, education, and business. Northeastern is dedicated to both excellence and access. The University’s mission is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs to a broad spectrum of students and to foster student growth and development. To this end, the University attaches primary importance to excellence in teaching.

University website: www.neiu.edu

Transfer website: https://admissions.neiu.edu/transfer-center

Transfer Brochure: https://customviewbook.neiu.edu/wizard

Campus Visit: https://admissions.neiu.edu/visit

Join Mailing List: https://www.neiu.edu/

Admissions Representative: Joselyn Sanchez, 773 442-4145, j-sanchez36@neiu.edu

Virtual Fair Link: https://neiu-edu.zoom.us/j/88464776555?pwd=UDREcmZFUDhaWkdvS3hxL0xSdGJCZz09

Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University offers each student the best of both worlds. NIU is a student-centered, top-tier research institution, with nationally and internationally recognized faculty and programs, offering all the resources you would expect of a large university. The university also offers the culture and feel of a smaller university, with personalized attention and smaller class sizes.

University website: www.niu.edu

Transfer website: www.transfercenter.niu.edu

Campus Visit: https://www.niu.edu/admissions/visit/virtual.shtml

Join Mailing List: https://www.niu.edu/admissions/path/counselors.shtml

Admissions Representative: Brenda Powell, bpowell6@niu.edu, 815-526-0655

Virtual Fair Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84612073215?pwd=eUYvV3FXL0tOQktEcGJicWNrRVlGUT09

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) is a public, nationally and internationally recognized research institution offering the best variety of degrees in undergraduate and graduate programs. SIU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors, specializations, and minors, 80 master’s programs, and 34 doctoral programs. In addition, SIU is a multi-campus university offering professional degrees in law and medicine.

University website: www.siu.edu

Transfer website: https://admissions.siu.edu/apply/transfer/

Campus Visit: https://admissions.siu.edu/visit/

Join Mailing List: https://admissions.siu.edu/get-help/request-info.php

Admissions Representative: Rey Diaz, 773-481-6659, rdiaz@siu.edu

Virtual Fair Link: https://zoom.us/j/92066545836

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a fully accredited public university, offering a broad choice of degrees in undergraduate and graduate programs and minors ranging from career-oriented fields of study to the essential, more traditional, liberal arts. The University offers degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Business; Education, Health and Human Behavior; Engineering and Nursing. The Schools of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy award a doctor’s first-professional degree in dental medicine (DMD) and in pharmacy (PharmD). Doctoral programs are available in nursing practice and educational leadership.

University website: www.siue.edu

Transfer website: www.siue.edu/transfer

Transfer Brochure: www.siue.edu/undergraduate/contact/siue-viewbook.shtml

Campus Visit: www.siue.edu/visit

Join Mailing List: www.siue.edu/undergraduate/contact/

Admissions Representative: Laura Monteagudo, 618-650-5486, lmontea@siue.edu

Virtual Fair Link: Coming Soon

University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Illinois at Chicago is Chicago's public university - big, diverse, and alive. UIC is a real campus community embedded in some of Chicago's most interesting neighborhoods. Consistently ranked among the nation's most diverse, welcoming, and transformative campuses, UIC is home to more than 32,000 students. As one of the preeminent research institutions in the country, our students have the advantage of learning from a superb faculty that discovers what others teach. UIC offers a challenging, career-building education and a life-changing college experience through hundreds of academic and success programs.

University website:                       www.uic.edu    

Transfer website:                          http://transfer.uic.edu 

Transfer Brochure:                https://indd.adobe.com/view/ef5e9b33-14ca-47d2-afd8-913e815758b0

Campus Visit:                                 https://discover.uic.edu/

Join Mailing List:                            www.admissions.uic.edu/contact-admissions

Admissions Representative: Akangkha Khan, 708-815-3084, akhan344@uic.edu

Virtual Fair Link: https://uic.zoom.us/j/7720825496

University of Illinois at Springfield

We are the U of I campus where classes are small (student-professor ratio averages 13:1) and professors know their students – not just their names but their strengths and their goals. You’ll enjoy the close relationships that naturally occur with these teacher-scholars. Professors, not teaching assistants, teach our classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

University website: www.uis.edu

Transfer website: https://www.uis.edu/admissions/transfer/       

Transfer Brochure: https://www.uis.edu/admissions/wp-content/uploads/sites/128/2014/09/Sauk-Valley-Community-College-2018-2019.pdf

Campus Visit: https://www.uis.edu/admissions/visit/             

Join Mailing List: https://www.uis.edu/admissions/inquiretoday/       

Admissions Representative: Aaron Boettcher, aboet1@uis.edu, 217-691-6826

Virtual Fair Link: https://go.uis.edu/AaronZoom

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Illinois students, scholars, and alumni are a community with the power to change the world. With our land-grant heritage as a foundation, we pioneer innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience. Our transformative learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, are designed to produce alumni who desire to make a significant, societal impact. UIUC offers over 150 majors within 11 different academic units. Nearly 34,000 undergraduate students study at Illinois with roughly 1,250 new transfer students joining us each fall.

University website: www.illinois.edu

Transfer website: https://admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/transfer

Campus Visit: https://admissions.illinois.edu/Visit

Join Mailing List: https://admissions.illinois.edu/request-more

Admissions Representative: Katie Wiles, 217-300-3245, kpoll11@illinois.edu

Virtual Fair Link*: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocuiorTIqHt0NDaEY7otp53ae3G5wQhRr

Password: transfer

*Registration is required

Western Illinois University

We provide student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs characterized by innovative teaching, research, and service, grounded in interdisciplinary, regional, and global perspectives. We engage our students in educational opportunities guided by a professional and diverse faculty and staff in collaboration with alumni and community partners. WIU offers an outstanding variety of in-demand undergraduate and graduate programs, integrated programs, pre-professional programs, and certificate programs.

University website: www.wiu.edu

Transfer website: www.wiu.edu/transfer

Campus Visit: www.wiu.edu/visit

Join Mailing List: www.wiu.edu/about/request_info/

Admissions Representative: Kassie Daly, 309-762-3999 x62348, kj-daly@wiu.edu

Virtual Fair Link: https://wiu.zoom.us/j/91867255012

Transfer Schools and Contacts:

Aurora University

Benedictine University

Rebecca Greskoviak | Transfer Admissions Counselor
Phone: 630-829-6334 | Email: rgreskoviak@ben.edu

RN to BSN Students
Join us at Benedictine to hear more about our RN to BSN Program! Whether you are currently working to complete your A.A.S. Degree with a major in Nursing or working as an R.N. this session will provide an overview of the opportunities Benedictine can provide in earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This session will help you understand the experiences and preparation that take place inside and outside the classroom along with gaining an overview of the curriculum that will chart your path in creative and innovative strategies for healthcare! This session will provide information on the next steps as it pertains to program requirements and the admissions process as presented by our faculty and staff.

Columbia College Chicago

Dominican University

Eastern Illinois University

Elmhurst University

Kelly Kirchner, MS | Assistant Director of Transfer Admission
Phone: (630) 617-3064 | Email: kelly.kirchner@elmhurst.edu

Learn about the Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Waubonsee and Elmhurst University.

Scholarship Information:

- Transfer Excellence Scholarship $20,000 - $18,000 (3.75-4.0 and 3.74 – 3.5)
- Transfer Achievement Scholarship $15,000-$14,000 (3.25-3.49 and 3.0- 3.24)
- Transfer Recognition Scholarship valued at $12,000 (2.5 – 2.99)
- Transfer Heritage Scholarship valued at $10,000 for students with a 2.5 and below.
- PTK $3,000 (3.75-4.0)
- PTK $2,500 (3.5-3.74)
- PTK $2,000 (3.29-3.49)

Governors State University

Grand Canyon University

Illinois State University

Indiana Wesleyan University

Lake Forest College

Loyola University Chicago

Marquette University

Millikin University

Monmouth College

National Louis University

North Central College

Northern Illinois University

Olivet Nazarene University

Rush University

DeMar L. English, BS | Admissions Specialist, College of Health Sciences
Phone: (312) 563-8787 | Email: demar_l_english@rush.edu

Interested in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree?
Register for an information session here.

Interested in the Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences Program? Register for an information session here.

Interested in the Bachelor of Science in Vascular Ultrasound Program? Register for an information session here.

Saint Anthony College of Nursing

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

St. Ambrose University

University of Illinois at Chicago

Japneet Wahi | Admissions Counselor

If you would like to schedule a virtual campus visit, please submit your request here. You may also view our live presentation schedule at discover.uic.edu.

Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) Program at UIC
For more information on admissions, schedule a virtual presentation, or learn how to schedule an appointment with a LARES advisor, visit our website.

University of Kentucky

University of Missouri

Mizzou Virtual Transfer Overview Presentation (Click here for dates and to register!)

During this 45-minute presentation, we will review all steps of the transfer admissions process including admission requirements, when to apply, when to submit official transcripts, how transfer credit works, financial aid details, and enrollment steps. We’ll also cover campus resources that will be available once students arrive and experiences to look forward to at Mizzou!

Transfer Admissions Coordinators will be present to answer specific questions, too. Please register at least 30 minutes in advance. Students will receive a confirmation via email after they register with login information.

University of St. Francis

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Students can browse our virtual events and campus tours at Visit Bucky.

Transfer students can now register for a 30-minute virtual appointment with a transfer admissions counselor at calendly.com/futurebadger/transfer-meeting. We can answer questions about the application process and provide a general overview of how courses transfer.

For questions about course selection or pre-transfer advising, students should contact the Transfer Transition Program (TTP). TTP can assist prospective students with questions beyond the application process, such as degree requirements and course selection in preparation for transfer.

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Western Governors University