HCC to ISU

Planning to transfer to Illinois State? Use this page to explore ISU, stay on track while at Heartland, and apply with confidence.

Explore ISU

Is ISU right for me?

• Visit Illinois State University for an Open House or Transfer Campus Visit
• Explore academic departments
• Learn about cost, financial aid, and transfer student scholarships
• Meet ISU While at Heartland

While You're at Heartland

Stay on track and make progress

• Meet with your HCC advisor each semester
• Use the HCC to ISU transfer credit guide to see how your courses will transfer
• Explore transfer agreements by major
• Consider and sign up for Redbird Promise Guaranteed Admission Program

Meet ISU While at Heartland

• Visit with an Illinois State University admissions representative at the CCB
• Through these weekly appointments, you have the opportunity to:
  • Learn more about the transfer admissions process and how your classes will transfer
  • Discover what to expect from Redbird life
  • Get an immediate on the spot admissions decision

Get Involved with ISU as a Heartland Student

• Army ROTC — If you would like more information to see if Army ROTC is the right path for you, email AROTC@IllinoisState.edu
• Big Red Marching Machine — Be part of the ISU marching band as a Heartland student! For more information, email FineArts@IllinoisState.edu
• Intramural Sports — ISU's intramural sports welcome you! This includes all the major sports (like flag football, 6v6 volleyball, basketball, etc.), minor sports (like 3v3 basketball, 4v4 volleyball, etc.), and tournaments (pickleball, badminton, etc.). For more information, email IntramuralSports@IllinoisState.edu
• Milner Library — Check out books at ISU's library and access all online databases. For more information, contact Milner Library
• Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) — Heartland students can participate in RSOs but are not official members; the level of participation would be up to the individual RSO. To see all the RSOs, including Transfer Redbirds, visit RedbirdLife.IllinoisState.edu

Apply to ISU

Ready to Transfer?

• Apply
  • Step 1: Submit your ISU application
  • Step 2: Send official transcript(s)
  • Step 3: Schedule on-the-spot admission decision appointment (optional)
• Application timelines
• Transfer credit questions
• Returning student information
• Major-specific requirements

For specific questions, call or email ISU Admissions at 309-438-2181 or Admissions@IllinoisState.edu.