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Master of Science

Minimum Admission Requirements

1. Graduation from an accredited institution with bachelor's degree requirements substantially equivalent to those of the University of Illinois.
2. A grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last two years of undergraduate coursework, in which case GRE scores are not required. If an applicant's GPA is below a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, then GRE test scores are required. However, if an applicant has a JD or a PhD degree they would be exempt from the GRE requirement.
3. Letters of reference from three individuals.
4. International applicants whose native language is not English must submit evidence of having passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 620 or higher (or 260 or higher for the computer-administered version; 104 or higher for the IBT). (The Intensive English Institute exam may be substituted with a score indicating comparable English proficiency.) The GSLIS TOEFL code is 90.

   Note: The University's Division of English as an International Language offers courses to help currently enrolled Illinois graduate students whose native language is not English. These courses may be used to improve a student's language proficiency so that he or she is able to function as effectively as possible within the university environment. The division also operates an Intensive English Institute and the LinguaCenter, where other kinds of help may be obtained.

Strong applicants who do not meet all the requirements for admission may be admitted to the School on "limited status" and may be allowed to remediate specific deficiencies. If you have questions about your ability to meet these requirements or remediate deficiencies, contact the School's admission office at (217) 333-0734.

Submitting Admission Materials

Prospective students will need to apply to the Graduate College using the Web-based electronic application. NOTE: As this application is used by applicants to all of the graduate departments, we are tailoring it to fit our needs. After completing the online application (within which are instructions for submitting your letters of reference electronically), you are given three upload sections:

• In the first section, upload your resume.
• In the second section, upload your GSLIS personal statement.
• In the third section, upload your interview essay.

As your transcripts come directly to GSLIS from the University, you should not have to mail anything in. Have your educational institution(s) send your transcripts to us directly at:

GSLIS
501 E. Daniel St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6211

The University no longer prints paper applications. If for some reason you are unable to apply electronically, they will accept paper applications for now, but this may change soon. To apply via mail, print the application and mail it--along with a check or money order (US$60 for Domestic; US$75 for International) payable to the University of Illinois--to:

Graduate Admissions
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
309 Coble Hall
801 S. Wright St.
Champaign, IL 61820