Non-Degree-Seeking Application
We invite you to apply to the Graduate School of Education as a non-degree-seeking student.
Deadline: Two weeks before the beginning of the academic term for which you are applying. See the academic calendar for term start dates.
Application Requirements
To apply for admission as a non-degree-seeking student in the School of Education, the following documents are required from domestic applicants:
- A completed admission application
- A $50 non-refundable application fee (fee waived for online application)
- Official transcript(s)
- A statement of purpose, including your academic interests and professional goals
- TOEFL or IELTS scores
- A Declaration and Certification of Finances Form (PDF)
- General* evaluations of international transcripts by an outside credentialing service. Go to www.ece.org for information about this service and to download an application.
* However, if planning to apply for an initial Illinois teacher certification program, you should obtain a course-by-course evaluation.
For more information about requirements for international applicants, click here.
