Enrolling in the Division of General Studies

Prospective Illinois Students

If you are planning to apply to the University of Illinois as a DGS student, find out more about:

•    Freshman application criteria

•    Transfer student application criteria


Current Illinois Students

•    If you are a current DGS student and want to learn more about declaring a major, find out the      Intercollege Transfer requirements for each College.

•    If you are a current student in a declared major who would like to transfer into DGS, learn more      about the DGS Intercollege Transfer requirements.


Returning Illinois Students


If you are previous student who would like to return as part of the Division of General Studies, please read closely to determine the appropriate reapplication choice:

•    For students who were dropped from the University, learn more about the Re-Entry Application

•   For students who left the University in good academic standing, learn more about the Intent to     Return form



Do you have an Admissions question for the Division of General Studies? Contact:

Chris Armstrong, Honors Program Director
Chris Armstrong
Assistant Director
Admissions, Honors, and Scholarships
Division of General Studies
Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services
217.333.4710
cmarmstr@illinois.edu