Illinois Educator Preparation Program Admissions Requirements

Brittany Gibson

Mar 11, 2025

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Educator Preparation Program	Pathway	Summary of Admissions Requirements	Specific Item Deadlines (Beyond General Admissions Deadlines)	Transition Points (Read Transition Point 1 Thoroughly)
Illinois Graduate Alternative Licensure Program	Residents & Non-Residents	Bachelor’s degree Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from bachelor’s degree institution - exceptions available on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet minimum credit requirements for the endorsement sought While the ILTS exam is no longer required for admissions, students are recommended to utilize some free study material to ensure a passing score by graduation.	If needed for minimum credit requirements, the CLEP Exam is due 8/4/2025 for Summer Admission & 9/2/2025 for Fall Admission.	https://rly.gs/ilcerttransitions

Certification Support

First, review the list of exams aligned with the licensure endorsement you seek. Then, visit the ILTS Website to register for your exams.

Relay provides many resources to help prospective students prepare for certification/licensure.