WELCOME TO THE KINESIOLOGY INTERCOLLEGE TRANSFER INFORMATION PRESENTATION

PURPOSE OF THIS PRESENTATION Explore the difference in degree concentrations Describe the minimum requirements for application Share admission statistics Outline application process and timeline Consider an alternative option if you are not accepted

We Offer Two Concentrations MOVEMENT SCIENCE – Pre-Professional Track – Includes most prerequisites to apply to health science graduate/professional programs (Ex. PT, OT, DDM, MD, PA, OD, RN, PharmD, etc.) EXERCISE SCIENCE & HEALTH PROMOTION – Promotes an applied program (hands-on experiences) – Offers additional elective hours for choice of prerequisites to apply to health science graduate/professional programs, minor coursework, additional KN courses for entry level fitness professions – Allows students to graduate within 4 year window

Movement Science Concentration

Exercise Science & Health Promotion Concentration

Minimum Requirements to Apply The completion of at least one semester of coursework at UIC A MINIMUM UIC GPA of 2.50 or higher A MINIMUM cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher; this includes transfer coursework from other institutions Good academic standing - cannot be on Academic Probation A “B” average or greater – In Biology 100 (preferred class to be completed to apply); or – Chemistry 101 or higher; – AND Math 121 (or placement above pre-calculus) Additional science and math courses may be used in reviewing an applicant

Application Statistics ~ 60 applicants per term ~ 35 admitted to department per term ~ 3.38 UIC GPA (Fall 2014 = 3.49) ~ 3.40 Cumulative GPA (Fall 2014 = 3.50) Historically, the average GPA range of admitted students is

Application Timeline and Decisions Applications are accepted between weeks ONLY of the spring term – for fall admission. Reviewed by committee during weeks 8 – 9 Decisions are ed to students during week 10 Students are notified on either decision (accepted or denied) before registration begins for the fall term Accepted intercollege transfer students will be able to register for KN courses without being on a waiting list Denied students may opt to put their name on a waiting list

How to Apply Follow this link: Follow the prompts on your screen Remember the application will not be open until the beginning of the spring term.

WAITLIST If you are denied – or are not yet eligible to apply Add your name to the KN Waitlist located on the Kinesiology home page at Waitlist opens the 1 st day of registration each term Eligibility – requires prerequisites and minimum GPA – If seats are available, permission to register will NOT be granted until AFTER all current KN students, minors, and newly admitted freshmen and transfer students have registered Registration in a KN course, as a non-KN student, does not guarantee future admission to the department

Another Option – Minor in Kinesiology Follows the same timeline and application steps as the Intercollege Transfer Requests. Click “Forms” then “Request to Minor in Kinesiology” Meet course prerequisite requirements and minimum GPA of 2.5 (usually accepted)

Visit our KN website for links to the concentration worksheets:

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