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�ڰ������� is part of the Illinois One Click College Admit program.

The program offers eligible Illinois high school and community college students an opportunity to opt in to receive direct admission to the University through the . The program was announced by Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. It is launching with students enrolling for Fall 2026.

“Enhancing access to Illinois’ public universities and community colleges with One Click College Admit will empower even more talented students across the state to realize their full academic potential through higher education,” said Gov. Pritzker in a . “This program marks another step in my administration’s steadfast effort to make Illinois the best state in the nation to receive an accessible, high-quality education — one that sets students of all backgrounds up for lifelong success.”

To participate in the program, a prospective �ڰ������� student would:

• Create a free Common App account
• Answer the eligibility questions 
• Accept direct admissions offers within the Common App settings

Additionally, whether undergraduate students apply to �ڰ������� through the Common App or directly through the University, there is no application fee. So long as students meet the One Click College Admit , they will be admitted into �ڰ�������.

�ڰ�������’s Director of Undergraduate Admissions Ryan Trout said that the University is already seeing a spike in applications and admissions, in large part due to the One Click College Admit program.

"The One Click College Admit program is connecting �ڰ������� to more high school seniors from all around Illinois," said Trout. "Students who may not have been familiar with �ڰ������� are now finding out about the University through the program and the Common App. We've already seen a 32% increase in completed applications and a 38% increase in admitted students compared to last year.”

Once students apply and get admitted, the Admissions Office encourages them to visit the University (if they haven’t already), schedule placement testing and enroll in courses to ensure they are prepared for the next steps in their academic journey.
“Undergraduate Admissions is excited to communicate with potential new students and their families about what makes �ڰ������� a great place to earn a degree,” Trout said. “Whether you’re a high school student or transferring from a community college, we’d love the opportunity to share why students love �ڰ������� and hope you will too!”

Top photo: A group of people in �ڰ�������'s Alumni Hall with laptops open.