College is one Click Away
One ClickCollege Admit
Removes application fees, essays, and letters of recommendation
Expedites admission process
Ensures your spot at an Illinois university


Start Your Journey
Step 1: Create your Common App account and profile
New Account Login Existing Account LoginStep 2: After signing in, go to the Common App tab.
In the Profile section, confirm your permanent home address
In the Education section, navigate to Grades and enter:
- The GPA scale your high school uses
- Your cumulative GPA
- Whether your GPA is weighted or unweighted
Step 3: Wait to receive direct admissions offers
∗ To accept an offer, check out the One Click Guide linked below
It’s that easy!
Soon, you will know what universities you’re eligible for direct admission in your Common App dashboard.
Need Help? Don't Stress!
One Click Guide
No matter your Gpa, There's
An Illinois University for you!
One Click College Admit is Illinois’ direct college admission program into participating Illinois public universities. It removes the guesswork and barriers to higher education ensuring that all students in Illinois can pursue their academic and career goals right at home! The direct admissions process requires no application fees. Just one click gets you to the Common App portal where you will create an account. You will then be instructed to provide details like your contact information and current high school grade point average (GPA). Once the required information is entered, you will receive an email from Common App providing you with a list of Illinois public universities to which you are directly admitted. This will also be visible in your Common App dashboard. To accept a direct admissions offer, all you have to do is submit your Common App by the college's latest admission deadline.