Application

Deadline: March 30, 2025 by 11:59 pm CST

We offer early admission to applicants who submit all of the materials below by 11:59 PM Central Time, March 9th, 2025. Applicants applying with early admission will have a better chance at receiving the maximum scholarship award.

A complete application includes:

1. Online application and $25 application fee payment: Click here
2. High School transcripts. School counselors can email an electronic copy of transcripts to silmw@illinois.edu
3. Teacher recommendation form: Click here
4. Scholarship/financial aid application form: Click here

Registration

Deadline: April 20, 2025 by 11:59 pm CST

Students who have been accepted will receive an email informing them so. They will also receive a detailed explanation of how to register and pay their fees. The key steps include:

1. Registration information is sent via email after admission. 
   1. Follow instructions in the email to complete registration
   2. Follow instruction in the email to pay $250 deposit. 
2. Permission form signed by legal guardian: Click here
3. (Optional) Dietary accommodations form: Click here

Final Payment

Deadline: May 30, 2025 by 11:59 pm CST

Details about final payment will be shared with admitted applicants through email.  

Final Transcript

To check your final grade and request a transcript, follow the instructions here.