Accounting Degree Programs

Admission Requirements in accounting degree couse at Sauder School Of Business

Read the DAP Admission Requirements document below carefully, and submit the Exemption Request form with relevant documentation if necessary.
DAP Admission Requirements
DAP Course Exemption Request Form

Application Deadlines
Applicants who graduated from a Canadian university:
Deadline for Degree courses beginning in May: April 1
Deadline for Degree courses beginning in September: August 1

Applicants who graduated from a university outside of Canada:
Deadline for Degree courses beginning in May: March 1
Deadline for Degree courses beginning in September: July 1

Application Forms

Proceed to our Application Forms page to complete a printed or online application form.

After Applying for Admission

Once you have submitted your application for admission, you can check your admission application status online.

If you win a scholarship, you not only receive a discount on your fees but with a place assured you can have the pick of accommodation as well. Most importantly of all, a scholarship on your c.v. will make you stand out to potential employers.

All scholarships are subject to your meeting the University’s entry requirements and abiding by the rules and regulations.

Please note that you do not need to have received an offer yet from Buckingham to apply for a scholarship but you do need to have applied to study here, either on one of our direct application forms or via UCAS.

Governors State University encourages applications from qualified applicants of all cultural, racial, religious, and ethnic groups. Applicants for degree programs are admitted directly into the major in which they are seeking a degree.

Application forms and other information needed for admission to the university may be obtained by writing to:

Office of Admission
Governors State University
University Park, IL 60466-0975

You may call 1.800.GSU.8GSU for information.
The university’s World Wide Web address is http://www.govst.edu.

Admission documents sent in support of applications are not returnable or transferable.

Lyndon’s code for the FAFSA is 003689

We understand the financial aid application process can be confusing. To guide you through the maze, Lyndon’s Student Services Center staff is committed to providing you with the information you need to minimize the obstacles you and your family face in meeting your financial obligations.
Financial aid is offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work-study jobs to help make Lyndon affordable for you and your family.
Approximately 85% of Lyndon’s undergraduate students receive aid.
All candidates for admission are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Student Services Center staff can provide you with helpful information and application forms. Feel free contact the Student Services Center with any questions.

Department of Accounting Awards
Approximately 20 awards are made to upper division accountancy majors each year. These awards are sponsored by various companies and organizations that recruit accountancy majors and support the accounting programs. The awards range from $500 to $1,000. Eligibility requirements are publicized and application forms are made available each spring. The department awards committee reviews candidates’ credentials and selects the recipients.

For more information contact:

Accounting Department
Illinois State University
Campus Box 5520
Normal, IL 61790-5490
(309) 438-7651
Nims Associates Award

This award is designated for a junior or senior in the Business Information Systems sequence in the College of Business. Applicants must be full-time students and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Eligibility requirements are publicized and application forms are made available each spring.

Outstanding Accounting Student
For a senior majoring in Accounting with a 3.3 GPA or higher and at least 90 hours completed; $300. Candidates are nominated by faculty from the Department of Accounting each spring; the department awards committee reviews candidates’ credentials and selects the recipient.

Accounting Scholarships External to Illinois State

National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation: The NSA Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees awards an average of 30 scholarships per year in the amount of approximately $1,000 each for accounting students entering their third or fourth year of studies, and approximately $500 each to students entering their second year of studies. In addition, the outstanding student in the competition, designated the Charles H. Earp Memorial Scholar, receives an additional stipend and an appropriate plaque. Who can apply: students majoring in accounting with a “B” or better grade point average, students enrolled in a degree program at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, only undergraduate students are eligible, only U.S. or Canadian citizens attending a U.S. accredited business school, college or university may apply. Applications and appraisal forms may be obtained by contacting NSA.

AICPA Student Scholarship: Competitive award of $2,500 scholarships for two outstanding AICPA student affiliate members pursuing studies in accounting, finance, or information systems. An application is available online at the AICPA Web site.

Department of Accounting Awards

Approximately 20 awards are made to upper division accountancy majors each year. These awards are sponsored by various companies and organizations that recruit accountancy majors and support the accounting programs. The awards range from $500 to $1,000. Eligibility requirements are publicized and application forms are made available each spring. The department awards committee reviews candidates’ credentials and selects the recipients.

For more information contact:

Accounting Department
Illinois State University
Campus Box 5520
Normal, IL 61790-5490
(309) 438-7651
Nims Associates Award

This award is designated for a junior or senior in the Business Information Systems sequence in the College of Business. Applicants must be full-time students and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Eligibility requirements are publicized and application forms are made available each spring.

Outstanding Accounting Student
For a senior majoring in Accounting with a 3.3 GPA or higher and at least 90 hours completed; $300. Candidates are nominated by faculty from the Department of Accounting each spring; the department awards committee reviews candidates’ credentials and selects the recipient.

Accounting Scholarships External to Illinois State

National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation: The NSA Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees awards an average of 30 scholarships per year in the amount of approximately $1,000 each for accounting students entering their third or fourth year of studies, and approximately $500 each to students entering their second year of studies. In addition, the outstanding student in the competition, designated the Charles H. Earp Memorial Scholar, receives an additional stipend and an appropriate plaque. Who can apply: students majoring in accounting with a “B” or better grade point average, students enrolled in a degree program at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, only undergraduate students are eligible, only U.S. or Canadian citizens attending a U.S. accredited business school, college or university may apply. Applications and appraisal forms may be obtained by contacting NSA.

AICPA Student Scholarship: Competitive award of $2,500 scholarships for two outstanding AICPA student affiliate members pursuing studies in accounting, finance, or information systems. An application is available online at the AICPA Web site.