Illinois Launches One Click College Admit Program Statewide

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has introduced the One Click College Admit program, a statewide initiative that streamlines college admissions for high school seniors and community college transfer students by offering automatic acceptance to public universities and community colleges based solely on GPA, eliminating the need for applications, fees, essays, and letters of recommendation. The program aims to reduce barriers such as application anxiety and financial costs, particularly benefiting first-generation college students and emphasizing community colleges as affordable, accessible pathways to higher education. Students can participate by creating a Common App account and submitting their GPA, with current seniors already eligible and juniors able to opt-in starting in 2027. Officials underscore that while the program simplifies admissions, students must still apply for financial aid separately through FAFSA. The initiative is part of Governor Pritzker's broader effort to make Illinois a leader in accessible, high-quality education and to enhance economic mobility through higher education.