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University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, IL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate79%
Acceptance Rate79%

University of Illinois at Springfield Academics

University of Illinois at Springfield requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Illinois at Springfield, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Illinois at Springfield accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Illinois at Springfield has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 52% of students who start college at University of Illinois at Springfield graduate within six years.

University of Illinois at Springfield offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: University of Illinois at Springfield may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At University of Illinois at Springfield?

University of Illinois at Springfield has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math true
Science true
Computer No

Reminder: Check with University of Illinois at Springfield directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Illinois at Springfield

When choosing a major, University of Illinois at Springfield students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Illinois at Springfield.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

University of Illinois at Springfield does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of Illinois at Springfield

University of Illinois at Springfield offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About University of Illinois at Springfield


Does University of Illinois at Springfield Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Illinois at Springfield does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Illinois at Springfield Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Illinois at Springfield has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Illinois at Springfield Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of Illinois at Springfield offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Illinois at Springfield Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Illinois at Springfield offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Illinois at Springfield.

Does University of Illinois at Springfield Require Internships?

🟨 University of Illinois at Springfield does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About University of Illinois at Springfield


University of Illinois at Springfield Library

The main library on campus is the Norris L Brookens Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Illinois at Springfield

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Illinois at Springfield does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does University of Illinois at Springfield have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Illinois at Springfield does not have any ROTC programs.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,974

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,077

Out-of-State

$21,842

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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