Frequently Asked Questions About
the Program for High School Juniors

(Class of 2027)

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One Click College Admit

One Click College Admit is an initiative by the State of Illinois and is the state’s free, quick, and stress-free direct admissions program into state public universities and community colleges.


  • What is the cost associated with the program?

    This is a free program.

  • What steps must I take to participate in the program?

    Starting in August 2025, you/your parent must complete an online opt-in form, allowing your GPA to be shared with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to match your GPA with admission requirements at universities.

    If you opt in to participate in the program, you will receive admission offers during the fall of your senior year (Fall 2026) to the partner public universities and community college for which you are eligible for One Click College Admit admission for enrollment in Fall 2027.

  • Why must I submit an Opt-in Form to participate in the One Click College Admit program?

    When you opt in to participate in the program, you provide consent for your GPA to be shared with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). ISAC will match your GPA with the GPA admission requirements at partner public universities.

  • What information included in the Opt-in Form will be shared and with what entities?

    Your GPA and the contact information provided in the Opt-in Form will be shared with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and the Illinois public universities and community college for which you qualify for direct admission. Only the necessary information needed to send you direct admission notifications will be shared with the Common App. Your high school may also receive a notice of the schools to which you have been directly admitted.

  • What is the next step after I submit my Opt-in Form?

    Create a Common App account here. There is no rush to do this, but you will want to create your Common App account before your senior year so that you can review and accept your admission offers!

    Wait to receive admission offers during the fall of your senior year, Fall 2026, via email at the email address provided and via alerts in their Common App account. You will receive this email even if you have yet to create a Common App account.

    In order to act on the direct admission offer(s), you must create a Common App account. Accept via the Common App the offer(s) from the institution(s) you’re interested in attending

  • Which Illinois universities are participating in the program for enrollment in Fall 2027?

    o Chicago State University
    o Eastern Illinois University
    o Governors State University
    o Illinois State University
    o Northern Illinois University
    o Northeastern Illinois University
    o Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    o Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
    o University of Illinois Springfield
    o Western Illinois University

    All community colleges are also participating in the program.

    If you meet certain criteria, you will be encouraged to apply to the University of Illinois Chicago and/or the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

  • How will I be notified of direct admission offers from institutions?

    You will receive an email at the email address provided. You will also receive alerts in your Common App account.

  • If I am offered admission to a college or university through One Click College Admit, does that mean that I will be admitted to the specialized program/college that I am interested in (e.g., School of Arts and Sciences or College of Engineering)?

    You will be offered general admission to universities/community colleges through One Click College Admit, not admission to specialized programs. You will need to apply separately to specialized programs.

  • How do I accept a One Click College Admit admission offer?

    Indicate your interest by adding the institution to the "My Colleges" tab in Common App. After you have decided at which institution you wish to enroll, complete the information for enrollment to the college/university through Common App by the acceptance deadline.

  • Is there a limit to the number of admission offers I am able to accept?

    No. You may accept offers from any university/community college you are interested in attending, but you may enroll at only one institution.

  • Will my direct admission offer(s) also include information on my financial aid eligibility?

    No, your direct admission offer will not include information on your financial aid eligibility. Colleges typically start sending out financial aid award letters in January/February. Contact the institution directly for information on your financial aid award letter.

    For general information regarding financial aid, visit Financial-Aid page.

  • Where do I call if I need assistance with the Opt-in Form?

    Call 1-800-899-ISAC (4722) for assistance.

  • Who do I contact if I have questions about the direct admissions program, One Click College Admit?

    Send a detailed email to info@oneclickadmit.org