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External Transfer Admission Information

 

 

Apply On-LineHighest admission priority will be granted to external transfer students with the strongest academic records and those who have achieved an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science (A.A. or A.S.) degree from any regionally accredited post secondary institution. Visit the Office of Admissions' Web site for more information.

 

College of Business Requirements for Transfers

Transfer students interested in a major in the College of Business must meet the University's admission standards for transfer students. In addition, the College of Business requires external transfers to meet coursework and GPA requirements that vary depending on total earned and in-progress hours.

    • Students transferring with less than 45 earned hours:
      • Admission will be based on College of Business Freshmen admission requirements; 2.50 minimum transfer GPA.
    • Students transferring with 45-59 earned hours:
      • Minimum 2.50 transfer GPA
      • Earned grades of C or better in all of the following courses:
        • ACC 131
        • ECO 105
        • MATH 119 AND 120, or MATH 121 or higher
    • Students transferring with 60 or more hours:
      • Minimum 2.50 transfer GPA
      • Earned grades of C or better in all of the following courses:
        • ACC 131
        • ACC 132
        • ECO 105
        • MQM 100 (or ECO/GEO/PSY/POL 138)
        • MAT 121 (Business Teacher Education majors must complete MAT 120 only)

    *Students are expected to complete BUS 100 and proof of Microsoft Office competency with grades of C or better during their first semester as a business major at Illinois State.  However, if the equivalent courses are available at the transfer institution the student is welcome to transfer those requirements to Illinois State if they choose.


    College of Business Standards for Progress in the Major


    Students are limited to 24 credit hours in business until they have successfully completed the College of Business Standards for Progress in the Major (i.e. continuance). These standards represent the minimum requirements that a student must meet in order to continue as a business major.


    Please Note:

    The number of students admitted into the program may vary from year to year depending on program capacity and qualifications of students in the pool. The College of Business reserves the right to maintain a balanced enrollment.