College of Applied Health Sciences

College of Applied Health Sciences website
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Office of Undergraduate Admissions


Degree programs in the College of Applied Health Sciences provide students with a holistic understanding of health and human behavior.  Drawing on the expertise of our faculty and industry partners, we equip students to design, develop and implement initiatives that enhance health and well-being. Students with an interest in health professions, administration, social and economic development of communities, education and advocacy or public policy can find a program of study in the College of Applied Health Sciences that will match their interest.

Students in the College of Applied Health Sciences have access to high-quality degree programs, small classes, student-faculty interaction, active research programs, internships, and the largest separate college library in our field.

Along with the relationships they establish with faculty, students work closely with an academic advisor. The College of Applied Health Sciences requires students to meet with advisors to develop a relationship that will guide their studies and experiences while on campus. Beyond academic advising, the College of Applied Health Sciences offers students access to the James Scholar Honors Program along with pre-health professions and career advising. A solid network of student services available at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign enhances the advising experience.

We offer undergraduate degree programs in five academic areas: Community Health; Interdisciplinary Health Sciences; Kinesiology; Recreation, Sport and Tourism; and Speech and Hearing Science.

Honors at Graduation

Graduation from the College of Applied Health Sciences with any honors designation requires that a student must have attained at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign a specific minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) based on a minimum of 55 semester hours in residence.

  • Bronze Tablet (see Honors section)
  • Dean's List (see Honors section)
  • Highest Honors: 3.75 to 4.0 GPA
  • High Honors: 3.5 to 3.74 GPA
  • Honors: 3.25 to 3.49 GPA

James Scholars

The James Scholar Honors Program is a university-wide honors program established to encourage undergraduate research and independent study and to foster scholarly endeavors (see James Scholar Honors Program).


Office of the Dean

Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell, Dean
Robbin King, Assistant to the Dean
1008 Huff Hall, 1206 S. Fourth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
PH: (217) 333-2131
FX: (217) 333-0404

Academic Affairs

Steve Petruzzello, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Dustin Tarter, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Recruitment, Advising and Enrichment
Sally Marshall, Administrative Aide

110 Huff Hall, 1206 S. Fourth Street, Champaign IL 61820
PH:  (217) 333-2130

Undergraduate Affairs Email: ahs-acaffrs@illinois.edu