Undergraduate students who plan to apply one or more online courses toward a baccalaureate degree at any institution should first consult with their academic advisor. A formal application and admissions process is not required in order to enroll in just one or two courses. Thus, if you are considering a full degree program in the future, it is advisable to apply for admission to the Graduate College and your desired program of study as early as possible to insure that credits earned in online course work are applicable to the program. Off-campus students who wish to pursue a graduate degree program from UIUC must apply and be accepted for admission as a degree candidate in the Graduate College. Before applying for admission, contact the department to which you seek admission.
Many graduate programs require additional information along with the basic application.
Departmental contact information is provided in each program's entry in our online catalog . Online and downloadable application forms as well as information about applying for graduate admission are available from the Graduate College Web site. Additional information, policies, and procedures of relevance to off-campus students are available in the Degree and Certificate Programs section of the Division of Academic Outreach Web site.