Our application deadlines vary depending on if you're an incoming freshman, transfer student, or international student.
You are encouraged to apply before the priority deadline for best consideration for admission into competitive majors or those with limited enrollment capacity.
For best consideration for scholarships and admission to your major of choice, complete your application with accurate self-reported information before the priority deadline.
| Term of Enrollment | Priority Deadline | Application Deadline | Required Document Deadline for Decision | Final Document Deadline for Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (May/June) | August 1-November 1 | April 1 | April 15 | July 15 |
| Fall (August) | August 1 – November 1 | April 1 | April 15 | July 15 |
| Spring (January) | April 1 – August 1 | November 1 | November 15 | January 8 |
Please note: The Summer and Fall Term Application and Required Document Deadlines for freshmen are subject to change without notice.
If you apply and submit all required documents before the priority deadline, you will have the opportunity to participate in advanced course registration. If you apply after the priority deadline, you may be admitted as space permits on a rolling basis.
Transfer applications are considered incomplete until all necessary documents, including transcripts, have been received. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
| Term of Enrollment | Priority Deadline | Application Deadline | Required Document Deadline for Decision | Final Document Deadline for Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (May/June) | August 1 – January 15 | May 1 | June 1 | July 15 |
| Fall (August) | August 1 – January 15 | May 1 | June 1 | July 15 |
| Spring (January) | April 1 – August 1 | November 1 | As space allows | January 8 |
Application periods will vary across all of our graduate programs. Before applying, please review the specific graduate programs you wish to apply for. The spring application opens on April 1. The summer and fall application opens in Mid-September. Please check Applying to Illinois State for the most up-to-date information.
| Term of Enrollment | Priority Deadline | Application Deadline | Required Document Deadline for Decision | Final Document Deadline for Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (May/June) | September 1 – January 1 | One week prior to the first day of class | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fall (August) | September 1 – January 1 | One week prior to the first day of class | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Spring (January) | April 1 – August 1 | January 15 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Many graduate programs have earlier deadlines than the ones listed below. Check with the department or school of your intended program to find out if there is an earlier deadline.
| Term of Enrollment | Priority Deadline | Application Deadline | Required Document Deadline for Decision | Final Document Deadline for Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (May/June) | September 1 – April 1 | April 1 | April 1 | May 1 |
| Fall (August) | September 1 – May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | July 15 |
| Spring (January) | April 1 – October 15 | October 15 | October 15 | January 4 |
If you left Illinois State on probation or were dismissed, you will need to follow the application process for the New Start readmission program.
| Term of Enrollment | Priority Deadline | Application Deadline | Required Document Deadline for Decision | Final Document Deadline for Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (May/June) | September 1 – January 15 | As space allows | As space allows | July 15 |
| Fall (August) | September 1 – January 15 | As space allows | As space allows | July 15 |
| Spring (January) | April 1 – August 1 | As space allows | As space allows | January 8 |
* = Applications may be accepted after November 1 as space permits.
