I'm just getting started
That's okay! Many students begin here.
You don't have to know exactly where you want to transfer or what you want to study to start planning. Exploring your interests, learning about your options, and asking questions now will help you make informed decisions and build a successful transfer plan.
Now what?
- Explore careers. - Explore your career options in order to discover what you are passionate about pursuing for your future.
- Explore majors. - Explore the IAI Majors represented and detailed on the iTransfer Illinois Transfer Student Portal.
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Learn about IAI. - Discover how IAI works to improve your credit opportunities in transferring your coursework.
- Use the General Education Worksheet to find and map your general education courses.
- Start planning your transfer. - Consult resources on this site to find resources to help support your transfer plan. Make sure you understand how your transfer will work for your future.
- Meet with an advisor regularly. - Be sure to work with the transfer experts at your current and potential future institutions. They enjoy helping students succeed.
- Use the Transfer Checklist to make sure you don't miss any steps.
How Can IAI Help
The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) makes it easier to begin planning your transfer by helping you understand how IAI approved general education and selected major courses transfer among participating Illinois colleges and universities. As you explore your options, iTransfer provides the resources you need to make informed decisions about your educational future.