Application overview
The resources on this page will help you gain a deeper understanding of the application materials for our online degrees, certificates, and courses. Here's what you'll find:
- Application requirements comparison chart
- Application requirements by program
- Where to submit your application
Comparing Gies online application materials
| Master's Degrees & PAT | Graduate Certificates | For-Credit Courses | |
| Graduate College Application | Required | Required | Required |
| Unofficial Transcripts | Required | Required | -- |
| Resume | Required | Required | -- |
| Essay Prompts | Required | Required | -- |
| References | Required | -- | -- |
| English Proficiency Scores | International Candidates | International Candidates | -- |
| GMAT or GRE | Optional | Optional | -- |
| Coursera Scholarship Essay | Optional | -- | -- |
| Forte Scholarship Essay | iMBA Only, Optional | -- | -- |
| Transfer Request Form | Optional | -- | -- |
| Prerequisite Coursework Form | iMSA Only | -- | -- |
*Noncredit courses and specializations do not require an application and do not receive a University of Illinois transcript.
