REACH Admissions
Admission Requirements
We want to make the admission process as simple as possible. This section provides all the information you need to apply to the REACH Program.
Click here for the Admission Requirements Checklist. 
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Age
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Application
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GPA
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Transcripts
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Character Recommendations
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Writing Placement
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English Proficiency
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Confirmation Fee
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Financial Aid
Visiting Student Requirements
Readmission Requirements
Age
You must be at least 23 years of age before beginning course work. In some cases, we will grant exceptions.
Application
Complete an application by submitting an online application or a hardcopy application. If you complete the online application, you will need to print out, sign, and fax the signature page to 847.317.6509 (Deerfield Campus) or 708.201.7980 (South Chicago Campus).
GPA
Overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (using 4.0 scale) from all previous college/university study.
Transcripts
Official transcripts must be sent to the REACH Admissions Office from all colleges and universities attended, even if noted on another transcript. Student issued transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope. No photocopies will be accepted. If you have not attended a college or university, we need a photocopy of your high school diploma or GED completion.
Character Recommendations
We require two character recommendations from an employer or supervisor, professor, pastor, or other person qualified to assess your academic and professional traits. Recommendations from relatives or friends will not be accepted. Christian Ministries applicants must have at least one pastoral recommendation.
Writing Placement
Since REACH is a writing-intensive program, all students entering the REACH Program are required to take a computer-based writing placement test. The results of the test will determine what, if any, writing course(s) students must complete. Please make an appointment with your Admissions Counselor to complete this assessment.
English Proficiency
Applicants for whom English is not their native language must score at least 500 on the written assessment or 173 on the computer-based Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. Please contact your Admissions Counselor for more information.
Confirmation Fee
If you are accepted, you must submit a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $50 that must be submitted as acknowledgment of acceptance and your intent to register. The amount will be credited to your first semester tuition.
Financial Aid
Although not required for admission, you are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be completed as early in the admission process as possible. Apply online at http://www.fafsa.edu.gov/
Trinity’s school code is 001772.
Visiting Student Requirements
If you are not ready to commit to full-time study, you can take individual classes for credit or for personal enrichment when you apply for Visiting Student Status.
Readmission Requirements
For students who were enrolled previously but stepped out of the program for one year or more, please review the Readmission Checklist and Application.
If you have any questions please contact the REACH Admissions Office at 877.237.0806 or reachdeerfield@tiu.edu.