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UIS Orientation Guidebook

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Grade point average, and class rank

The following credentials will be considered:

• Class rank
• Unweighted Grade Point Average

Prompted Question

To help us learn a little more, we ask that applicants complete our prompted question form on the application status page (after application submission) or as part of the Common Application. The essay should not be more than one typewritten or handwritten page.

Prompt: Tell us about yourself and what you would like us to consider for admission?

The third part of Guiding Stars Orientation for all first-year students (commuter students and students living on-campus) will be to attend New Student Welcome. Recent assessment of the Orientation program has found that students that participate in all sessions have higher grade point averages and are more likely to return to UIS in their second year than students that miss/skip sessions.

Transfer Students (bringing in 24+ credit hours) who have decided on a major are assigned to a College or Faculty Advisor within your major. Use the web-based AdviseU app to find your advisor's name and make an appointment with them from their calendar of availability within the app .

Graduate Students should contact their program for their program advisor and contact information.

1. The student’s assertion that an error was made in the evaluation of credentials.

Students wishing to appeal their admission decision must submit a letter of appeal to the attention of the Director of Admission, detailing the reason they believe the decision should be overturned and providing any supporting documents. The Director will review the file to determine whether or not an error was made during the evaluation of credentials.