Applying to Illinois State

Freshmen

Freshmen can use the Illinois State application or the Common Application. Preference is not given to one over the other. Learn how to apply

• Illinois State Application Portal

  Create an account to start your application or log in to continue your application.

  • Fall 2025
  • Spring 2026

  Launch Illinois State Application

• Common Application

  Common Application lets you apply to multiple schools with one application. (Available only for summer/fall freshmen)

  • Fall 2025

  Launch Common Application

Additional Applications

• Transfer Students and Second Bachelor's Students

  Continue your academic journey at Illinois State.

  • Fall 2025
  • Spring 2026

  • Apply as a Transfer student

  How to Apply as a Transfer Student
  How to Apply as a Second Bachelor's Student

• Graduate Students

  Pursue a certificate, master’s, or doctoral degree.

  • Summer 2025
  • Fall 2025
  • Spring 2026

  • Apply as a Graduate student
  • Graduate Admissions

• International Students

  Illinois State offers a variety of applications for all undergraduate and graduate international students.

  • Apply as an International student
  • International Admissions

• Returning Undergraduate Students

  Apply for readmission.

  • Summer 2025
  • Fall 2025
  • Spring 2026

  • Apply as a Returning student
  • How to Apply