No matter what path brought you to the University of Illinois and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, we're glad you're here.
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We're here to help! Simply contact Assistant Dean Cory Ohms at 217-333-3380, cohms@illinois.edu, or use the online form.
Before you start the application process:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees all undergraduate applications to the University of Illinois.
Selecting a Major:
On the application, you will have the opportunity to select your first-choice and second-choice majors. You can apply directly into any major in the College of ACES or select ACES Undeclared as a first- or second-choice major. ACES Undeclared gives you the opportunity to explore various majors in the College of ACES before declaring a major by the end of your sophomore year.
Other parts of the application:
Many factors are considered in the admissions process, including:
Thanks to our generous alumni, corporate partners and supporters, the College of ACES awards over $3.5 million in merit-based scholarships each year.
As an incoming freshman, you will automatically be considered for any College of ACES merit-based scholarships and honors based upon your application for admission.
Get more information and tips about the application and review process from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
The exact amount you’ll pay depends on your major, where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides an estimated expenses and a cost calculator to help.
To be considered for need-based scholarships and aid, you need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also submit a supplemental form for scholarships awarded by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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*Applicants to more competitive programs may receive priority by applying before the February 1 deadline.
Transfer advising:
Contact us to set up a transfer pre-advising appointment. An advisor in the College of ACES will talk through the courses you’ll need to transfer as well as recommend courses that can help you make the most of your time on campus. Pre-transfer advising can begin as early as your first semester of college.
Transfer handbook:
If you are interested in transferring to the College of ACES, follow the requirements listed in the handbook.
Transfer guide:
The transfer guide can also help you discover prerequisite course and GPA requirements, plus necessary application materials for each program of study. If you are transferring from an Illinois community college, this tool lists the course equivalents from the school you are transferring from.
Transferology.com:
Transferology can help you see how the courses you have taken will transfer to the University of Illinois.
Transfer students are eligible for our continuing student scholarships. The application for these scholarships opens in the spring. If you have applied for admission, you will be notified of the application by email.
If you’re already a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, follow these guidelines to transfer into a College of ACES major or switch majors within the College of ACES.
In the College of ACES, intercollegiate transfer (ICT) applicants work directly with the departments. Requirements and contacts can be found on the university's Changing My Major page.
Find your Academic Advisor in the ACES department in which you would like to transfer.
The following majors have unique and specific application deadlines each semester:
The following majors* accept applications during ICT periods at the beginning of each semester and prior to the early registration period each semester
* Applicants interested in transferring into the major in Agricultural and Biological Engineering work with the Engineering Prep Program.
Processing periods:
The ACES Office of Academic Programs will only accept and process completed ICT forms during the following processing periods.
Note the time frames above are the designated times during which curricular changes will be processed by the College of ACES. Departments in ACES requiring an ICT application may have an earlier deadline to submit that application. It is important to check with the department of interest as early as possible to ensure all departmental and college deadlines and requirements are met.