海角社区

Application Opens

• Common Application: August 1
• 海角社区 Cougar Application: October 1

Priority Deadline

1

You must submit your students鈥� applications by 11:59 p.m. CT on December 1 of the current year. All required documents must be received by December 6 of the current year. Meeting this deadline allows your students to be considered for admittance to 海角社区鈥檚 Honors College and merit awards.

Regular Deadline

15

You must submit your students applications by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 15. All required documents must be received by July 23. Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered based on space availability. Please note that the Common Application closes on July 1, and after this date, the 海角社区 Cougar Application will be the only option for applying. 

Applicants with a Grade Point Average (GPA) between 2.0 and 2.49 on an unweighted 4.0 scale must submit a completed application by July 1 to be considered for Fall 2025 admission.

Admissions Notification

Applicants will be notified of their admissions decisions beginning in late October to early November. After that, all applicants with a completed application on file will receive an admissions decision within 14 days of their application being processed. 

Honors College Notification

Starting in mid-January, applicants who applied by December 1 will begin receiving their acceptance decisions for the 海角社区 Honors College. Learn more about our Honors College>> 

Confirmation Deadline

1

National College Decision Day is just around the corner on May 1! Don't wait鈥攕ecure your spot at 海角社区 and join our vibrant community. If you're ready to take the next step, accept your offer today through your my海角社区CougarPortal and ensure your place at 海角社区!

Students may apply through the or the

Required documents:

• High school transcript
• ACT/SAT scores (optional)
• Fee waivers are available through Common App or by request from 海角社区 Admissions. 

Most applications receive at least two readings, and we check all preliminary decisions to ensure a high level of consistency. A minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for direct admission. Students with an unweighted GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 may qualify for the SuccessU Program, an educational support-focused initiative designed to help them succeed.

For Major/Option Degree Codes here.

Paper Copies

All official, physical transcripts and other required documentation must be sent directly from the issuing institution via postal mail to:

Office of Admissions

海角社区

9501 S. King Drive, ADM 126

Chicago, IL 60628

Electronic Copies

We accept electronic transcripts sent through one of the following vendors:

• Parchment

• National Student Clearinghouse

• Naviance

• ScribOrder

• CommonApp (first-year applicants)

• Schoolinks

International Transcript

Please submit certified copies of all international transcripts.

• A course-by-course evaluation is required from a NACES-approved evaluation service. For more information and a list of approved services, visit .

海角社区 offers several programs to support first-generation and underrepresented students:

• RISE Academy: A free five-week program providing personalized academic advising and mentorship to help students transition to university life. Students who complete RISE receive their first year of tuition and fees covered.
• SuccessU Program: A free two-semester initiative offering academic support, specialized advising, freshman seminars, and access to RISE Academy to help freshmen build foundational skills, succeed in their first year, and transition to their chosen major.
• Inclusive Campus Resources: Multicultural student organizations, mental health services, and leadership development programs foster a sense of belonging and success.
• Beyond the Classroom: Internship and research opportunities across various fields, along with Federal Work-Study positions, provide students with hands-on experience and financial support.

海角社区 provides multiple scholarship options, including:

• AIM High Scholarship
• RISE Scholar Program
• Academic Scholarships:

海角社区 uses unweighted GPA for admissions decisions.

• Fall Priority Deadline: December 1
• Regular Deadline: August 1

海角社区 has adopted a test-optional policy for undergraduate admissions. SAT or ACT scores are not required for most applicants. Students can choose to submit test scores, but their application will be considered regardless of score submission.

海角社区 accepts dual credit and AP credits that meet its academic standards:

• Dual Credit: Students must send an official college transcript from the credit-granting institution.
• AP Credit: Students need a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam. Official AP scores must be sent directly from the College Board.

海角社区 supports undocumented students through:

• In-State Tuition: Eligible DACA recipients can receive in-state tuition rates.
• Alternative Application: A FAFSA alternative for undocumented students.
• Scholarships: Learn more here.

海角社区 remains committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive student body despite changes to affirmative action policies.

Students can refer to the for the latest updates on programs and majors.

海角社区 offers:

• Guidance for mixed-status families completing the FAFSA or Alternative Application.
• A diverse and inclusive campus environment as a predominantly Black institution with growing diversity.

海角社区 does not require foreign language courses for admission.

海角社区鈥檚 Abilities Office provides accommodations and resources tailored to students with learning differences.

海角社区 emphasizes affordability through various scholarships, grants, and financial aid programs. The Financial Aid Office can help students and families explore options to make college more accessible.

Application Deadline

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Priority Deadline

1

You must submit your students鈥� applications by 11:59 p.m. CT on December 1 of the current year. All required documents must be received by December 6 of the current year. Meeting this deadline allows your students to be considered for admittance to 海角社区鈥檚 Honors College and merit awards.

Regular Deadline

15

You must submit your students applications by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 15. All required documents must be received by July 23. Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered based on space availability. Please note that the Common Application closes on July 1, and after this date, the 海角社区 Cougar Application will be the only option for applying. 

Applicants with a Grade Point Average (GPA) between 2.0 and 2.49 on an unweighted 4.0 scale must submit a completed application by July 1 to be considered for Fall 2025 admission.

Admissions Notification

Applicants will be notified of their admissions decisions beginning in late October to early November. After that, all applicants with a completed application on file will receive an admissions decision within 14 days of their application being processed. 

Honors College Notification

Starting in mid-January, applicants who applied by December 1 will begin receiving their acceptance decisions for the 海角社区 Honors College. Learn more about our Honors College>>

Students may apply through the 海角社区 Cougar Application. Applicants who have earned an associate degree or have more than 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of earned college level coursework must submit the following requirements to complete the admission application:

• Official College transcript (s) from each college or university attended
• The $25 non-refundable application fee or Fee Waiver Request Form** Applicants who have earned less than 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of earned college level coursework must also meet freshman requirements and submit the following to complete the admission application:
• Official College transcript (s) from each college or university attended
• Official High School transcript, or GED test results, or home-schooled portfolio
• The $25 non-refundable application fee or Fee Waiver Request Form***

**request from 海角社区 Admissions.

Most applications receive at least two readings, and we check all preliminary decisions to ensure a high level of consistency. A minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for direct admission.

For Major/Option Degree Codes here.

Paper Copies

All official, physical transcripts and other required documentation must be sent directly from the issuing institution via postal mail to:

Office of Admissions

海角社区

9501 S. King Drive, ADM 126

Chicago, IL 60628

Electronic Copies

We accept electronic transcripts sent through one of the following vendors:

• Parchment
• National Student Clearinghouse
• Naviance
• ScribOrder

International Transcript

Please submit certified copies of all international transcripts.

• A course-by-course evaluation is required from a NACES-approved evaluation service. For more information and a list of approved services, visit .

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海角社区 requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Cumulative GPA is a combined GPA from all attended regional accredited colleges and universities.

If your cumulative unweighted GPA is below 2.0, you鈥檒l need to improve it first before transferring.

海角社区 participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), and IAI-approved courses will transfer to meet 海角社区s general education requirements. Completing the IAI General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) will ensure your general education requirements are fulfilled at 海角社区.

The registrar staff must complete the evaluations for incoming undergraduate transfer students as well as those undergraduate students who have filed for graduation and require degree audits. Credit evaluations can take up to Tracked Change 14 days to be completed.

Credits are transferred automatically at no charge for students admitted to the university with received final official transcripts. 海角社区 grants full credit for most courses completed with a 鈥淐鈥� grade or higher from any regionally accredited institution. 海角社区 will accept all General education courses with a 鈥淒鈥� or higher.

Yes, 海角社区 requires official transcripts from every institution where you have taken college-level coursework. Each transcript is necessary to ensure all possible credits are evaluated for transfer.

If you have fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit, you must submit an official high school transcript. If you have earned 24 or more college-level credits, a high school transcript is typically not required unless requested for verification purposes.

The Transfer Evaluation System (TES) is 海角社区's major system for tracking transfer credit equivalencies. This system will show you how your college courses will be evaluated for transfer credit. If you are looking for a course or courses in TES that have not been reviewed, this does not imply that you will not earn credit upon transfer. Rather, it shows that we have not had the opportunity to assess the class in issue.

Only 66 credit hours from all regionally accredited two-year institutions or a maximum of 88 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited four-year institution will be accepted for transfer credit. When transferring credit from a four-year and two-year institution, at most, we accept 88 credit hours.

海角社区 follows a policy of course repeat forgiveness, where the most recent grade replaces the failing grade in GPA calculations. However, both the original and repeated course grades will appear on your transcript.

Transferable courses allow students to acquire college credits, maintain their academic standing, and complete their degrees without having to retake courses. Transfer credits might also assist students change schools.