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
About
The University of Illinois System has launched a new program called Transfer Drive. It is designed to support community college students preparing to transfer to UIC and complete their four-year degree. The program includes access to a dedicated Transfer Coordinator, performance-based financial support, and coordinated advising between Harold Washington and UIC, ensuring students remain on track toward completion of an associate degree and successful transfer to UIC.
Upcoming Events
All Fall 2026 recruitment for Transfer Drive has concluded. We will share Fall 2027 recruitment events in the spring.
Eligibility?
Who is eligible for UIC's Transfer Drive? Students must meet the following criteria:
- A new full-time Harold Washington College student
- Committed to meeting all UIC admission requirements and transferring to UIC after successfully completing an associate degree
- Preference will be given to students who identify as a first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree
- Please know, eligibility for Fall 2027 is still being finalized
Apply
The Fall 2026 Transfer Drive application is currently closed. The Fall 2027 application will open in Spring 2027.
Please check here for UIC Transfer Admission Deadlines for upcoming terms.
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
The following events are exclusive to Transfer Drive participants. More information and registration information will be shared with participants directly.
Save The Date
- 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
Check back soon for Spring 2027 events!
Student Development Sessions
- Check with your Transfer Coordinator for all upcoming events!
- Dates, times, and locations will be posted here before the Fall 2026 semester begins!
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.
About
The University of Illinois System has launched a new program called Transfer Drive. It is designed to support community college students preparing to transfer to UIS and complete their four-year degree. The program includes access to a dedicated Transfer Coordinator, performance-based financial support, and coordinated advising between Parkland and UIS, ensuring students remain on track toward completion of an associate degree and successful transfer to UIS.
Upcoming Events
All times for the following events will be from 9:30am-3:30pm at Parkland College.
Table Visits
- August 17th, 18th, 26th, and 27th
- September 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 28th and 30th
Office Hours
- Every Wednesday from October 14th- December 2nd
Additional Table Visits
- October 12th, 20th, and 26th
- November 3rd, 9th, 17th, and 23rd
- December 1st
Eligibility
Who is eligible for Transfer Drive? Students who:
- Preference will be given to students who demonstrate eligibility for need.
- Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be an Illinois Resident
- Must have an interest in transferring to UIS 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.
Current Transfer Drive Student
Save The Date
- Transfer Drive Welcome Event – Wednesday, October 7th from 11am-1pm at Parkland College.
Student Development Sessions
- Check with your Transfer Coordinator for all upcoming events!
Transfer Coordinator
Do you have questions about Transfer Drive? Contact your Transfer Coordinator, Ryan Howard, to learn more!
About
The University of Illinois System has launched a new program called Transfer Drive. It is designed to support community college students preparing to transfer to UIUC and complete their four-year degree. The program includes access to a dedicated Transfer Coordinator, performance-based financial support, and coordinated advising between Elgin and UIUC, ensuring students remain on track toward completion of an associate degree and successful transfer to UIUC.
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
Eligibility
Who is eligible for UIUC's Transfer Drive? Students must meet the following criteria:
- Be in good academic standing and actively enrolled in an approved transfer degree program
- Have an interest in transferring to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for Fall 2027 or Fall 2028 and are committed to working toward meeting all Illinois transfer admission requirements
- Preference will be given to students who demonstrate eligibility for need
Apply
Ready to apply? The Fall 2026 Application is now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 25.
Apply hereCurrent TD Students
Save The Date
Transfer Drive Welcome Event – Friday, October 16th at Elgin Community College. RSVP coming soon.
Student Development Sessions
- Check with your Transfer Coordinator for all upcoming events!
- Dates, times, and locations will be posted here before the Fall 2026 semester begins!
Transfer Coordinator
Have Questions? Let's Connect! Please reach out to Mayra Hernandez for any inquiries related to Transfer Drive.
