The University of Illinois System / Transfer Drive
Transfer Drive:
Driving Economic Mobility
through Transfer Supports
Transfer Drive provides personalized support for community college students transferring to the University of Illinois System.
Driven students like you can expect:
- Specialized sessions focused on your academics, career, and transfer
- Peer mentors and early connection to the U of I System
- Up to $2,000 in scholarships to help with college expenses
- Direct access to a dedicated transfer coordinator
University of Illinois Chicago is excited to partner with Harold Washington College for Transfer Drive! Learn more below, and email Wendy Downing, Transfer Coordinator, at wdowning@uillinois.edu with questions.
Upcoming Information Sessions
Virtual UIC Transfer Drive Info Sessions
- Friday, August 28 at 10am on Zoom
- Friday, August 28 at 2pm on Zoom
- Friday, September 4 at 10am on Zoom
- Friday, September 4 at 2pm on Zoom
Harold Washington College Tabling
- Monday, August 31 – Thursday, September 3 (daily) from 9:30am-2pm outside of the HWC Career & Transfer Center
Check back for more dates soon!
Eligibility?
Who is eligible for UIC's Transfer Drive? Students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a new Fall 2026 full-time student at Harold Washington College
- Committed to meeting all UIC admission requirements and transferring to UIC in Fall 2028
- Preference will be given to students who identify as a first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree)
Apply
The Fall 2026 application is now open. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 7. Applications will be reviewed in mid-September, and decisions will be released the week of September 21.
Transfer Drive participants are not guaranteed admission into UIC. Students may be eligible for guaranteed admission through the University of Illinois System Transfer Guarantee or the University of Illinois Chicago Transfer Admission Guarantee.
Apply hereCurrent Transfer Drive Student Events
The following events are exclusive to Transfer Drive participants. More information and registration information will be shared with participants directly.
- Transfer Drive Welcome Event – Friday, October 2 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Harold Washington College
- Transfer 101 – Friday, November 6 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Harold Washington College.
Transfer Coordinator
Reach out to Wendy Downing, Transfer Coordinator, to learn more about HWC-UIC's Transfer Drive.
Not eligible for Transfer Drive? Learn more about UIC.
The University of Illinois System has implemented a new program called Transfer Drive. This program will be available to Parkland College students interested in transferring to the University of Illinois Springfield upon the completion of an Associate's degree.
Upcoming Information Sessions
UIS Transfer Drive Table – Coming to Parkland College during the Fall semester. Check back for dates!
UIS Transfer Drive Virtual Information Session –
Thursday June 25th at 10am, 12pm, and 4pm
Wednesday July 15th at 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm
Sessions will take place via Zoom. Email Ryan Howard at rdhoward@uillinois.edu to register.
Eligibility
Who is eligible for Transfer Drive? Students who:
- Are eligible for state or federal need-based financial aid
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Have an interest in transferring to the University of Illinois Springfield by Fall 2027 or Fall 2028.
Apply
- Transfer Drive application is open!
- Application deadline for Fall 2026 enrollment is Friday October 2nd, 2026.
- Application deadline for Spring 2027 enrollment is Friday February 12th, 2027.
Transfer Coordinator
Please reach out with any questions you have related to Transfer Drive!
The University of Illinois System has implemented a new program called Transfer Drive. This program will be available to Elgin Community College students interested in transferring to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This program is still pending approval and subject to changes.
Upcoming Information Sessions
Join us to learn more about how Transfer Drive can support you!
Upcoming Sessions:
- August 27 at 12PM
- September 4 at 11AM
- September 8 at 4PM
- September 14 at 4PM
- September 23 at 3PM
Who is eligible for UIUC's Transfer Drive? Students must meet the following criteria:
- Be an ECC 509 in-district resident
- Be eligible for state or federal need-based financial aid
- Be in good academic standing and actively enrolled in an approved transfer degree program
- Have an interest in transferring to UIUC for Fall 2027 or Fall 2028 and is committed to working toward meeting all UIUC transfer admission requirements
Apply
Ready to apply? The Fall 2026 Application is now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 25.
Apply hereTransfer Coordinator
Have Questions? Let's Connect! Please reach out to Mayra Hernandez for any inquiries related to Transfer Drive.
