Undergraduate Admissions to the College of Education

Undergraduate admission to the College is coordinated by the College Student Academic Affairs Office. However, admission to the College depends upon first meeting admission requirements for the University of Illinois. Once you've decided which of our undergraduate teacher education degrees you want to pursue, you're ready to begin the process of joining us. Before you can begin, you need to know when you can apply to the College and where you should begin the process.

When You Can Join the College

Admission to the College requires junior standing for elementary and early childhood education majors and those minoring in secondary school teaching. Special Education majors may be admitted into the program as sophomores or juniors. Also, remember that if you're pursuing a minor in secondary school teaching, you'll apply for admission first to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Where Should You Start with Your Application?

Depending on your chosen program and your academic year, you will have slightly different admission requirements. Pick from the options below to find out how to get started.

• Will you be a UI Freshman seeking admission?
• Are you enrolled in another university and hope to transfer into the College of Education at Illinois?
• Are you already a UI student who is seeking admission into the College of Education?
• Are you planning on becoming a secondary English, math, social studies or science teacher? (Links to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)
• Are you a previously-enrolled student in the College seeking to re-enter a program?

When in Doubt, Go Directly to the Student Academic Affairs Office

The admissions process can sometimes get confusing. If you run into questions along the way, please contact the College Student Academic Affairs Office. The SAAO staff