# Steps to Transfer

**Source**: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/transfer
**Parent**: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply

[Your How-To Guide](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?p=33777)

## Thinking of Transferring?

If you want to transfer, planning is key. Learn the steps you should take to prepare.

[Start Planning](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/Transfer/prepare)

## Our Application Process

Learn when applications are open and the steps you'll take to apply.

[How to Apply](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/Transfer/process) [Dates & Deadlines](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/Transfer/dates)

## Resources

Use our resources to discover our course and GPA requirements, what majors are considering applicants, which of your classes will transfer, and more.

- [Transfer Handbook](https://transferhandbook.illinois.edu/)
- [Essay Questions](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/transfer/essay)
- [Course Equivalencies](https://www.transferology.com/index.htm)

- [Available Majors](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/transfer/open-closed)
- [GPA Guidelines](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/transfer/gpa-guidelines)
- [Transfer FAQ](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/faq/applicant-transfer)

## Transfer Student Experience

Grace transferred to Illinois and found a welcoming campus that helped her find her community!

## Learn More

Join our mailing list to hear more. Have questions? [Contact our admissions counselors](https://admissions.illinois.edu/contact#admissions-contact). They're here to help!

[Request Info](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/request-more)