Illinois Homeschool College Admission Requirements
See the college admission course requirements for homeschoolers in Illinois: required subjects and a recommended A–G style college-prep course plan.
Mathematics
Mathematics — 3 units required
IL Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, more info here.
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
3 units of Mathematics, including Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Statistics. Applied Business Math, Pre-Algebra, Computer Processing, and Information Technology courses aren't acceptable.
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English
English — 4 units required
IL Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, more info here.
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
4 units of English. Studies in language, composition, and literature requiring practice in expository writing. Coursework should emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
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World Languages
World Languages — 2 units required
IL Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, more info here.
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
2 units of Foreign Language. Completion through the second level of any 1 language other than English. American Sign Language is acceptable.
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Electives
Electives — 2 units required
IL Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, more info here.
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
2 units of flexible academic units. Courses include: approved art, music, or vocational education courses may be in this category.
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Science
Science — 2 units required
IL Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, more info here.
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
2 units of Lab Sciences. Lab courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Lab courses in Agricultural Sciences, Astronomy, and Geology are also acceptable. General science is not acceptable.
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Social Studies
Social Studies — 2 units required
IL Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, more info here.
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
2 units of Social Sciences, including History and Government, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. 4 units are recommended.
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