Declaring/Transferring to B.A. Economics

The below must be completed and displaying on your DARS correctly prior to transferring into the BALAS Economics Major. These requirements are only applicable for declaring the BALAS Economics Major; please see an Econ Advisor for questions about degree requirements.

Course: Requirements:
ECON 102 (Micro Principles)

ECON ILLINOIS GPA of 2.33 or above

  • At least one ECON course taken at ILLINOIS
  • Specific grades in ECON courses not required
  • AP/IB/Proficiency Credit accepted*
  • Approved substitutions may be used*
  • Transfer courses may be used*

*Only ECON courses at ILLINOIS counted in GPA
ECON 103 (Macro Principles)
ECON 202 (Econ Stats I)
MATH 220/221 (Calculus)

Grade of C or Higher

  • AP/IB/Proficiency Credit accepted
  • MATH 231 (Calculus II) may be used**
  • Transfer courses may be used**

**No other substitutions accepted; C Grade Required

Students must meet the above requirements in order to declare the major. No exceptions or additional substitutions will be made, and there is no petition if below the requirements.

  

Information on Declaring or Transferring

Information is for Current ILLINOIS Students only. New Students (off-campus transfers) should visit our 'Prospective Students' page.