# How to Prepare as a Transfer Applicant

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

Thinking about transferring? Here's how to get started.

## Transfer Success Workshops

Take the guesswork out of transferring with step-by-step support. Register now to make your move to Illinois a success.

[Join a workshop](https://enroll.illinois.edu/portal/workshops_transfer)

## Transfer 1-1 Appointments

Meet one-on-one with a member of our Transfer Admissions Team for a pre-admission advising session. Bring your questions!

[Schedule a 1-1](https://enroll.illinois.edu/portal/transfer_prosp_onevone)

## Explore Major Options

Your major choice matters. It determines what GPA and coursework you will need to be competitive for admission. Students can select both a first- and second-choice major in the application.

### Consider this ...

- Many majors are only open for the Fall term. View our [Open & Closed Programs list](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/transfer/open-closed).
- Listing a second-choice major does not disadvantage you from being considered for your first-choice major.
- Majors unavailable as a second choice include all Gies Business majors, all Grainger Engineering majors, all Computer Science + X majors, all X + Data Science majors, all Music majors except Music BA, which does not require an audition, and the following programs in Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Economics: Agri-Accounting, Consumer Economics and Finance, and Financial Planning.

[Browse Majors](https://myillini.illinois.edu/Programs)

## Use the Transfer Handbook

Our [Transfer Handbook](https://transferhandbook.illinois.edu/) is your go-to guide. It's important to consult it when considering your transfer options to make sure you meet specific course and GPA requirements as they vary by major. You can search programs alphabetically or by college to find majors of interest.

[Review the Handbook](https://transferhandbook.illinois.edu/)

**Tip:** All grades earned in transferable coursework will be factored into a transferable and cumulative GPA at Illinois. Other institution's grade replacement or grade forgiveness policies do not apply.

## Know What Transfers

To [learn which of your courses may transfer to Illinois](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/transfer/transferring-credit) or to find equivalencies to Illinois courses at your school, check out the nationwide database [Transferology](https://www.transferology.com/school/illinois). By creating a free account, you can see all the courses we've reviewed for transfer from your college(s).

[Get Started with Transferology](https://www.transferology.com/school/illinois)