Admissions Requirements
Admissions
Illinois Central College welcomes students with many different goals and school experiences. Most students can be admitted by completing the online admission form. Some programs, classes, or student types may have extra steps before enrollment.
How We Will Admit You
ICC admits students from many backgrounds and with many different goals. The sections below explain each student type and can help you understand which group best fits your situation.
High School or Home-Schooled Students
If you're currently in high school or home schooled and are age 16 or older, you'll be admitted as an Early College student.
If you are under the age of 16 and not taking dual credit classes through your high school, you'll need to petition the Dean of Students and be admitted as an Early College student. See the Distinct Student Populations page for more details.
Individuals Who Are Graduates of an Accredited High School or Holders of a Valid GED (High School Equivalency)
If you've earned a high school diploma from an accredited high school, you meet our standard admission requirement, you'll be admitted as an Undergraduate student.
If you hold a GED (high school equivalency) certificate, you'll be admitted as an Undergraduate student.
Individuals Without a High School Diploma or GED (high school equivalency)
If you're 18 or older, you'll be admitted as an Undergraduate student.
If you're under 18 and left high school prior to graduating, you'll be admitted as a GED student.
Transfer Students from Other Colleges or Universities
If you've attended another college or university, you must meet one of the above criteria. You'll also need to submit your previous college transcripts and be admitted as an Undergraduate or Visiting student depending on your educational objective.
Individuals Who Are Graduates of an Accredited College or University
If you've earned a degree from an accredited college or university, you meet our standard admission requirement, you'll be admitted as an Undergraduate or Visiting student depending on your educational objective.
International Students
If you are an international student requiring an F-1 (nonimmigrant student) visa, you are required to complete additional documentation before admission. After you submit the required documents, you may be admitted as an Undergraduate student.
If you are an international student with any other visa allowing college enrollment, you'll be admitted as an Undergraduate student, and will need to provide additional documentation.
See the Distinct Student Populations page for more details.
Undocumented Students
If you are an undocumented student with neither U.S. citizenship nor a visa, you are not considered an international student. You'll be admitted into the appropriate program depending on your educational objective.
Veterans / Military
See the Distinct Student Populations page for more details.
Please keep in mind that being admitted to ICC doesn't automatically mean you'll get into every class or program you choose. Some programs have extra requirements or application steps, and we may give priority to students who live in Community College District 514.
Honors Program
Illinois Central College has an Honors Program for academically talented students. Consisting of enriched forms of existing courses, Honors sections are based on active student participation through research assignments, in-depth class discussion and study, group projects, and independent study.
Honors students receive a waiver of tuition for all College credit courses in which they enroll. The waiver, however, does not include activity fees, books, or out-of-district costs. Applications for fall semester are due April 1; deadline for spring applicants is November 1.
Minimum qualifications include:
A composite ACT score of 27 (26 if test taken prior to October 28, 1989), or a minimum SAT score of 1060.
Current college students must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.35 or better on a 4.0 scale.
To remain in the program, the Honors student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.35 or better and must enroll in two Honors sections of classes offered each semester. Honors students must also complete Social Science 115 during one of the first two semesters in the program. Honors students may also participate in an Honors option involving Honors credit for enrichment activities or projects within the context of regular college course offerings. Service to the community and social activities are also a part of the Honors Program.
Visit https://icc.edu/academics/honors-program/ for more information.
Degree-Specific Admission Requirements
Illinois Central College maintains an open-door, open-access policy concerning general admission to the College. Although selected programs have established, and maintained, specific admission requirements, applicants will be admitted to the College’s general programs. Placement tests, high school transcripts, and academic advisement are used to determine the appropriate courses students should enroll.
Transfer Degrees: Associate in Arts • Associate in Science • Associate in Engineering Science • Associate in Fine Arts
All new applicants who intend to enroll in the Associate in Arts (AA) degree program, Associate in Science (AS) degree program, the Associate in Engineering Science (AES) degree program or the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree program (the usual course of study for baccalaureate/transfer students planning to seek a bachelor degree) must submit an application. High school transcripts, SAT/ACT, GED, AP, IB and/or Accuplacer scores will be used to determine college-level placement for English and math.
As a result of minimum standards established by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and Public Act 86-0954, it is recommended that applicants for the Associate in Arts (AA) degree or Associate in Science (AS) degree successfully complete at least 15 units of high school coursework from the following categories:
4 years of English, emphasizing written and oral communication and literature
3 years of college preparatory mathematics, including introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, or fundamentals of computer programming
2 years of social and behavioral sciences
2 years of laboratory science
2 years of one foreign language, fine arts (art, music, theatre, or dance), or vocational education
2 years of elective coursework, including coursework in any of the categories above (excluding English)
These course-specific requirements are minimums. Some high school students should include coursework beyond the minimum in fields they may be considering for advanced study in a college or university. For example, students who think they want to pursue a degree in science or mathematics should take additional courses in mathematics and lab science in high school.
For applicants who do not meet one or more of the course-specific requirements above, ACT minimum sub-scores were established to determine whether high school equivalent knowledge and skills have been acquired: 20 for English, 20 for math, 20 for science, and 20 for social studies (on the reading sub-scores).
Students with a deficiency in one of the high-school-course areas may also satisfy the requirement by passing a college-level course in this area with a grade of C or higher, or by passing one of the following Illinois Central College courses:
Career Programs: Associate in Applied Science Degree • Occupational Certificate
Requirements for admission to programs vary. For information on the requirements, see the specific program of study. All programs can be found on the Program and Transfer Layout List in this Catalog or consult with the department dean.
General Degree: Associate in General Studies Degree
An applicant admissible to the College is admissible to this program.
Community Education:
Students enrolled only in professional learning courses are assigned to this curriculum. See Corporate and Community Education page for more information.
Programs with Special Requirements
Some programs at ICC use special admissions processes. They may require students to have completed certain coursework or meet certain conditions before entering the program. Students who wish to enter the following areas of study must meet with a Student Success Advisor in that area to assure all requirements for admission have been met.
All Health Careers programs
Programs in Health Careers may have differing requirements. For requirements specific to individual programs please see Program Search - Illinois Central College and click on Catalog Program Details. To view programs visit Program and Transfer Layout List and look for the Health Science (HS) career cluster or search the Programs Page by career cluster.
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology (DPET) Program - program
Application deadline is December 1 to be considered for the following fall semester. Applications received after December 1 will be considered if openings occur prior to the start of the fall semester. Call (309) 694-8445 or (309) 694-5510 to request a DPET packet.
Take the Mechanical Reasoning and other select placement tests. (Required tests may vary depending on the student’s previous coursework and test scores; consult with a program advisor prior to testing.)
Meet with a DPET Advisor.
Submit all required documentation by the deadline for consideration.
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Program - program
The application deadline for consideration is February 1 or until all openings are filled. Applicants to the program after the deadline will be considered for the next academic year.
To be considered, each candidate must:
Contact the Caterpillar Dealer Technology Program to get started.
Complete and return the application materials you’ll receive via email and send ICC an official copy of your high school transcript.
Send transcripts to: Illinois Central College, ATTN: Enrollment Services, 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635-0001
Schedule a “ThinkBIG” informational meeting of the Caterpillar program, Illinois Central College campus tour, and take ACCUPLACER Placement Tests as needed. To schedule the meeting, campus tour and testing ALL on the SAME DAY. Call (309) 694-5716 or email CATTK@ICC.EDU.
Be accepted for sponsorship by a supporting Caterpillar dealership to be in the program.
General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) - program
Complete ICC and GM ASEP applications and interview with a program advisor. Deadline is April 1 to be considered for the following fall semester. Applications received after April 1 will be considered if seats remain prior to the start of the fall semester. Application information is available at www.icc.edu/gm-asep. Call (309) 694-5583 or (309) 694-5510 for more information.
Have high school and other educational transcripts sent to ICC for evaluation. Candidates may also need to take Accuplacer placement test to ensure college readiness. Students must be able to enroll in ENG 110 to start program. (Required testing will vary depending on the student’s previous coursework and test scores)
Secure and maintain GM dealer sponsorship. Program advisors will assist with connecting qualified candidates to supporting GM dealers.
Legal -Certificate Program - program
A bachelor's degree (4 years/undergraduate) or associate degree from an accredited college or university is required for admission to the program.
Student must submit an application for admission to Illinois Central College and must submit an official transcript from the college or university granting the degree to ICC Enrollment Services, L211.
Student must submit a separate application for the Legal Studies Certificate Program to the Program Coordinator and have an interview with the Program Coordinator before gaining admission to the program. The form is available from the Program Coordinator at ICC Peoria, Poplar Hall 117 or by calling (309) 690-7691. At least 30 percent of the total program of study must be completed at Illinois Central College.
Student must take at least 10 credit hours or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through the 'in person' or 'online scheduled' format. LEGAL 113, 116, and 260 must be taken at ICC to graduate from the program.
Students must attain a grade of C or better in each LEGAL course (including equated LEGAL transfer courses).
HEALTH CAREERS READMISSION
A student who has been admitted to a Health Careers program and who has (a) received a grade lower than C, or (b) received an unsatisfactory grade in a health program course, or who has (c) withdrawn, may seek readmission by initiating a written request to the program director. A student may be readmitted to the program only once and may repeat such a course only one time.
A student who seeks readmission may be asked to demonstrate retention of previously learned skills or may be required to repeat the entire program vocational sequence. Space availability is a consideration in evaluating the readmission request.
Questions regarding repeat of Health Careers classes may be directed to Health Careers, (309) 690-7530.
GED Admission
Adult Education Office • (309) 694-5240
Admission for the GED program is handled through the Adult Education Office. For further information regarding placement testing, start dates, and registration, please call (309) 694-5240.