Major-Specific Prompts

You'll answer two to three prompts as part of your application. The questions you'll answer will depend on whether you're applying to a major or to our undeclared program, and if you've selected a second choice. Each response should be approximately 150 words.

If You're Applying to a Major:

1. Explain, in detail, an experience you've had in the past 3 to 4 years related to your first-choice major. This can be an experience from an extracurricular activity, in a class you’ve taken, or through something else.
2. Describe your personal and/or career goals after graduating from UIUC and how your selected first-choice major will help you achieve them.

If You're Applying to Our Undeclared Program in the Division of General Studies:

1. What are your academic interests and strengths? You may also include any majors you are considering.
2. What are your future academic or career goals?

If You've Selected a Second-Choice Major (Including Undeclared):

1. Please explain your interest in your second-choice major or your overall academic or career goals.