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Admitted Transfer Students

Already admitted? Congratulations!

As a transfer student, you’re an important part of our campus community. We want you to start your transfer on the right track. You probably have a lot of questions about your next steps. Review the acceptance letter that has been emailed to you with your next steps.

Activate Your Admitted Student Account

Now that you’ve been admitted, many of the steps on this checklist will require you to access your admitted student account. To begin, follow the activation steps at IllinoisState.edu/Activate.

You’ll need your University ID (UID), which is included in your acceptance letter that was emailed to you.

Activate Admitted Student Account

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Once you've activated your account, take your next steps at My.IllinoisState.edu, where your personalized to-do list will be updated with your relevant requirements.

Visit My.IllinoisState.edu

Apply for Financial Aid

Your first step is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available beginning December, and we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible for full consideration.  Financial aid offer letters will be sent during the month of April for summer/fall students and the month of October for spring students if the FAFSA and all requested documents have been submitted.

Our student employment fairs and ISU Jobs online database make it easy to find employment—a great source of additional financial support.

  • File Your FAFSA
  • Financial Aid for Transfers video

Register for Classes

Your advisor will help review how your credits transfer and register for classes.

You will receive an invitation that explains how to schedule an appointment with your advisor.

Find Your Advisor

Need to Take a Math Placement Assessment?

Your Illinois State academic advisor will help you determine whether you need to take the assessment. Before you register for a math class at Illinois State, you must either take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment or complete an appropriate prerequisite course with a grade of C or better.

Submit a Housing and Meal Plan Contract

If you are transferring to the University within two years of high school graduation, you must live on campus. You should complete your Housing contract as early as possible for an opportunity to select your room and roommate.

Students living on campus must purchase a meal plan. Meal plans are optional for off-campus students.

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  • Housing for Transfers video

Connect with Future Redbirds

Get to know a few friends before you get here! In the Illinois State community on Facebook, you can find other students who share your major, residence hall, or a variety of interests. Look for an email invite from Illinois State once you've been admitted.

Research Transportation Options

Parking permit information is mailed to students who live in the residence halls or university-owned apartments. Off-campus students can also purchase a commuter parking permit.

You don't necessarily need a car. Students ride free on Bloomington-Normal's Connect Transit system, including the Redbird Express that runs daily across campus.

Buy Parking Permit

Finalize Your Admission File

Send your final college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions before classes start. If you’ve earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, make sure the degree is posted on your final transcript.

Our Mailing Address:

Illinois State University
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 2200
Normal, IL 61790-2200

Send in Immunization Records

All students must have proof of health immunizations on file with Student Health Services to avoid a late fee and being blocked from future class registration.

Immunization Requirements and Deadlines

Learn about Health Insurance

All full-time students must have health insurance coverage. The University offers a health coverage plan that is included in your tuition/fee costs that either supplements existing family coverage or serves as primary coverage for students with no other insurance.

Student Health Insurance Office

Purchase Technology

Technology is crucial to success in today’s college environment. Whether it’s late-night studying, group projects, or streaming TV shows—you need a computer that meets your needs.

View Illinois State's TechZone FAQs for advice on when and where to buy, student discounts, and much more. 

In early August, you'll receive instructions in your University email on how to complete your campus technology orientation.

Explore Student Organizations

You don't have to wait until you're on campus to start thinking about which registered student organizations you'll join as a Redbird.

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Attend Move-in and Welcome Week/Day

Your Redbird life truly begins when you arrive on campus.

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