Transfer Information

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Transfer Option
For students transferring between participating Illinois institutions

• Use iTransfer - The official website of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI).
  
• The website highlights the IAI GECC Worksheet and IAI Major Recommendations
  
• Things You Should Know About IAI GECC and IAI Majors

• 2 + 2 Agreements/Transfer and Articulation Guides
• Transfer of Completed Associate Degrees: Compacts at Public Universities

• Consult an Academic Advisor early and often
• Inform the advisor of when and where you plan to transfer
  

• Make notes of deadlines, submission dates and apply early
  
• Admission applications - please contact the school you are interested in by accessing the contact information iTransfer provides for IAI Participating Schools

• Submit all official transcripts from schools you have attended by application deadline
  
• Academic transcripts - please contact the school that awarded you the credit since only they can issue transcripts.

• Check out your options at your next school
  
• Financial aid information - please contact your school's financial aid office, or
• Use the CollegeZone website to answer your financial aid questions. (external)

• Check on-campus and off-campus options

• Make note of contacts for future reference

• Attend special visits for transfer students; Open House, etc. before you transfer

• Educational Links
  
• Transfer Checklist
  
• Transfer Terms
  
• "Transfer Shock"
  
• 12 Reasons to Stay in Illinois (PDF/external)