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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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and admission test score. Those approved for admission must have at least a onein-two (50 percent) chance of achieving a 3.0 (C) average for one or more terms of the first academic year on the campus to which they apply. If the number of qualified applicants to a college or curriculum falls short of the admission quota, those whose chances of achieving a 3.0 average are between one-in-four and one-in-two may be admitted, provided the campus concerned has made provision to help such applicants improve their chances for success. If the number of qualified applicants to a college or curriculum exceeds the admission quota, those best qualified will be admitted. Best qualified will be determined by a combination of high school percentile rank and admission test score. In determining the admission of those applicants near the boundary of the competitive applicant pool, additional criteria, such as relevant and verifiable extracurricular and work experience, geographical location, evidence of special talents, level and breadth of college preparatory coursework, and race/ethnic background may be considered. T h e adoption of such criteria will be approved by the dean of the college, the director of admissions and records, and the senate committee on admissions concerned. The action must be reported to the senate concerned. In addition to all other requirements for admission, nonresidents should rank in the top quarter of their high school class. If the admission quota exceeds the number of qualified applicants, nonresidents may be admitted on the same basis as residents; if the number of qualified applicants exceeds the admission quota, preference may be given to residents of Illinois. Transfer Policies (Replaces Board of Trustees action of December 17, 1971; see Appendix A.6.) Admission of transfer applicants will be based on a combination of hours and content of transferable credit 1 and transfer grade point average. Minimum transferable credit will be 12 semester or 18 quarter hours (or the equivalent). The minimum transfer grade point average will be 3.0 ( C ) . The minimum hours a n d / o r grade point average may be increased with the approval of the dean of the college, the director of admissions and records, and the senate committee on admissions concerned. T h e action must be reported to the senate concerned. If the number of qualified applicants to a college or curriculum exceeds the admission quota, those best qualified will be approved. Best qualified will be determined by a combination of hours and content of transferable credit and transfer grade point average. In determining the admission of those applicants near the boundary of the competitive applicant pool, additional criteria, such as relevant and verifiable extracurricular and work experience, geographical location, evidence of special talents, level and breadth of college preparatory coursework, and race/ethnic background may be considered. Consideration of transfer applicants with fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours (or the equivalent) of graded transferable classroom credit may also include such criteria as high school academic record and scores on an admission test. T h e adoption of such criteria will be approved by the dean of the college, the director of admissions and records, and the senate committee on admissions concerned. T h e action must be reported to the senate concerned. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the admission quota, priority may be given to residents of Illinois. In addition, when applications from Illinois residents with similar qualifications are being considered, priority may be given to those applicants whose curriculum choice is not available at the institutions from which they apply. Lower division transfer applicants may be restricted when campus space is limited because of the impact of their enrollment in courses required by most degrees.

1 Policy for Acceptance of Transfer Credit for Admission Purposes, Board of Trustees, April 20, 1977 (see Appendix B.4); and Policy for the Acceptance of Nontraditional Transfer Credit for Admissions Purposes, Board of Trustees, June 19, 1980 (see Appendix B.5).