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
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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.
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