Applying to Illinois State

Illinois State's preferred filing period for freshman students for the fall semester is September 1-November 15. Applying early is encouraged, as the University must limit enrollment due to space at the University and in specific majors/programs. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today!

Plan of Study

This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.

• 4-Year Plan of Study

Applying to Illinois State

Illinois State's preferred filing period for fall transfer students is September 1-January 15. For the spring semester, the preferred filing period is from April 1-August 1. You are encouraged to apply early in the preferred filing period for best consideration for admission into competitive majors. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today!

Minimum GPA

2.00

Middle 50% GPA

2.48 - 3.31

Required Courses

None

Recommended Courses

Fine Arts Core

Take 8 credit hours (no more than 6 credit hours) in one department:

• ART 103
• ART 104
• ART 109
• MUS 121.1
• MUS 126
• THE 110
• THE 130
• THE 160

History Core

Take 6 credit hours. Two different disciplines must be represented.

• ART 155
• ART156
• MUS 152
• THE 103
• THE 104
• THE 152
• THE 170
• ART/MUS/THE 275

Other course recommendations:

• Basic Skills in Digital Arts (CTK 201)
• Structured Problem Solving Using the Computer (IT 168)

Plan of Study

This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.

• Transfer Checklist (Art, 2019-2020 Catalog)
• Transfer Checklist (Music, 2019-2020 Catalog
• Transfer Checklist (Theatre and Dance, 2019-2020 Catalog)

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Middle 50% GPA

2.48 - 3.31

Plan of Study

This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.

• 4-Year Plan of Study

Application Period

Applications are always available.

Application Information

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Major Requirements

A portfolio is required for admission to the Creative Technologies major. The portfolio will be considered in relation to all other admission materials.

Writing Sample

The writing sample can be poems, a short story, a script, or an essay.

If you don't have a writing sample, you can write what you think the role of an arts technologist in the 21st century will be.

Resume and/or Work Examples

Submit 3 to 5 pieces of work that are relevant to what you would study as a Creative Technologies major. Your cover letter should provide context for your work.

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