Joan and Neil Styczynski have created this scholarship in support of the education community of Central Illinois through Illinois State University and Heartland Community College. With the scholarship, they are “paying back” for the generosity from which they benefited. It is their hope that the recipients of this scholarship will “pay it forward” in helping and affecting lives of young people in a positive way. Addtional transfer student scholarship information can be found here.
Take advantage of every Languages, Literatures & Cultures course offered at your current college. Transfer students from community colleges often have only the first four semesters of Languages, Literatures & Cultures available. If that is your case and you have "run out" of courses to take, use every opportunity to keep up your skills. These might include special independent studies, volunteering, club activities or community groups.
Try to finish either your Associates degree or the Illinois Articulation Initiative's (IAI) common core. Having one or the other satisfies Illinois State University's General Education requirements.
If you are interested in the teacher certification program in Languages, Literatures & Cultures, complete as many courses required by the State of Illinois General Education (IGE) program as possible. At least most of these will normally also count as part of the general education requirements for your Associates degree. Contact your current advisor about details.
Give yourself plenty of lead time in applying to Illinois State. Consult the Admissions Office for specific deadlines. Try to make an advisement appointment as early as possible. The earlier you can register for courses, the more courses will be open.
Careful planning is especially important for transfer students since your schedule is often more dense than students who begin their college life at Illinois State. Contact the Languages, Literatures & Cultures advisor for an individual appointment as soon as you have received acceptance information.
French and French Teacher Education
Additional information can also be found at: placement for new students
Placement test for French can be found here.
Placement test for German can be found here.
Placement test for Spanish can be found here.
If you have questions, the Languages, Literatures & Cultures advisor (foradvisor@ilstu.edu) is in Stevenson Hall 231B, tel. 309-438-3279. There is an appointment sign-up sheet on the office door.
