Is Parkland Pathway the Right Fit for Me

Is Parkland Pathway the Right Fit for Me Let’s find out! Parkland Pathway is perfect for students who are interested in beginning their college experience at Parkland and then transferring to Illinois later. This opportunity is open to Illinois high school graduates as well as students who have received their GED from the state of Illinois. Please note that current and former University of Illinois students are unable to apply for this program. These are the benefits of enrolling in the Parkland Pathway program: Personalized academic advising from both Parkland and IllinoisAccess to Illinois courses at a prorated discountThe ability to access Illinois resources (such as our transit system, recreation centers, student housing, etc.)Guaranteed admission to Illinois as long as all requirements are fulfilled Here are a few more things you need to know about Parkland Pathway: 1. How to Apply The Parkland College application was available beginning September 1. The Parkland Pathway application opened March 5 and is due April 15 along with supporting materials.Be sure to accept or decline your offer prior to May 1 (or, if you receive your decision after April 15, within 2 weeks). Items to submit to the University of Illinois: Parkland Pathway application, submitted through your myIllini accountSelf-reported high school courses/gradesSelf-reported or official ACT/SAT scoresEssay Items to submit to Parkland College: Parkland College applicationOfficial high school transcriptOfficial ACT/SAT scoresAP/IB scoresCollege assessments 2. Majors Several majors and concentrations are available for Parkland Pathway students. You can see the full list here. 3. Financial Aid Financial aid is awarded by Parkland College while the student is enrolled in Parkland Pathway. After transferring to Illinois, financial aid will be awarded through Illinois. 4. Admitted Next Steps If youve been admitted into the Parkland Pathway program, be sure to check out your next steps for enrollment. You may also want to review the program requirements, including semester review, how to stay in good standing, changing your major, and withdrawing from the program. I hope this clears up some of the questions you might have had about Parkland Pathway. If youd like more information, please call or email our office.You can also leave a comment below, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible! Brian Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions I'm here to help high school students and their families navigate the college search process. An Illinois alumnus (LAS ’02), I had the honor to play football for the Orange and Blue.