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Freshman Wait List FAQ

1. How many people are on the wait list?
   • Last year, 489 students were offered the wait list: 315 accepted the wait list, and 199 students were moved in from the wait list.
2. Can I improve my chances if I send additional information to support my application or come to campus for an interview?
   • Additional materials, such as letters of recommendation and senior year grades, will not be considered. Only the application materials that were reviewed initially will be used in any wait list decisions. Interviews are not a part of our admissions process.
3. If I put my name on the wait list, when will I hear about a final admission decision?
   • If you wish to be on the wait list you need to accept your offer online by May 1. We will notify students of their admission decision by early June. Students who are admitted will be sent a complete admissions packet.
4. What is the process for selecting applicants from the wait list?
   • If any openings become available for the college to which you applied, the admissions review committee will review your application. Applicants are not ranked within the wait list.
5. Will there still be housing available?
   • The University of Illinois has guaranteed housing, so all students will have a place to live.
6. Will I still be eligible for financial aid?
   • You should go ahead and file financial aid paperwork for the school you expect to attend. If you are selected for admission and did not list Illinois as one of the schools to receive your FAFSA report initially, you can then have it transferred to Illinois.
7. If I am offered admission, will I be able to complete placement testing and attend Summer Registration?
   • Yes, information about placement tests and Summer Registration will be sent with your admissions packet.
8. Should I accept admission at another school?  What if I have to submit an enrollment deposit?
   • Yes, you should accept admission to another institution by May 1, as there is no guarantee that any students from the wait list will be offered admission. If an enrollment deposit is required at the other institution, you will also need to send it. If you are offered admission and choose to attend Illinois, you may lose the enrollment deposit from the other institution. Please check with them for their policy on refunds.

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