I'm interested in applying to UIUC for regular decision. Can someone tell me more about their specific deadline and any other important dates I should be aware of?
Absolutely, here's a general timeline for applying to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) under the Regular Decision plan:
- Application Opens: The Common Application for the regular decision becomes available on August 1, with UIUC allowing students to start filling their applications from this date.
- Application Deadline: The application deadline for Regular Decision at UIUC is January 5. Make sure you have all your application components—such as your transcript, recommendation letters, essays and any necessary standardized test scores—set to be submitted by this date.
- Financial Aid: If you're applying for financial aid, Illinois residents and non-Illinois residents must file the FAFSA by January 5 to maximize their financial aid eligibility.
- Portfolio Deadlines: If you're applying to a program that requires a portfolio, such as Graphic Design or Industrial Design, the portfolio submission deadline often aligns with the application deadline, so plan for a January 5 deadline in those cases as well.
- Decision Release: UIUC typically releases its Regular Decision notifications by April 1. The exact date can shift slightly from year to year, so be sure to check your email and your application portal regularly during March and April.
- Acceptance Deadline: Once you've received your decision, if you are admitted, you'll need to make your decision and commit to UIUC by May 1, often referred to as National College Decision Day.
Do let me know if you have any more questions about the UIUC application process. All the best with your application!
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