Admissions
University Admission Requirements
A student applying to this program must:
- Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.
- If admitted, official domestic transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
- If admitted, official international transcripts can be emailed directly from the international institution to InternationalAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, International Admissions, Campus Box 6180, Normal, IL 61790-6180.
Applicants should review all Graduate School Admission Requirements before applying. International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the International Admission Requirements page.
Global Access to Online Degree Programs
When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.
Admission Dates and Deadlines
| Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | August 1, 2025 |
| Spring | December 1, 2025 |
| Summer | May 1, 2025 |
Graduate Coordinator
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Arnett | Turner 203C | sarnett@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5435 |