At the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), we are committed to providing our students with a broad range of educational opportunities and services to help them achieve their education and career goals. We serve a highly diverse student population, including full-time, part-time, transfer, disabled, under-represented, military veteran, and international students.
Admissions is easy and applications are accepted year-round. CCC is an open enrollment institution; we are here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you enroll full-time or part-time, we offer a variety of options to fit your busy schedule, including daytime and evening classes, as well as distance education courses via our Center for Distance Learning (CDL).
Admissions is a two step process, as follows.
Step 1: Apply Online (New Students Only)
Complete the Apply for College online admissions application. If you have a Social Security Number (SSN), please enter it on your application. Your SSN enables us to quickly determine if you have an existing record in our database. We will keep your SSN confidential and will not share it. You can complete an online application even if you do not have an SSN or if you prefer not to enter it.
Once your application is accepted, you will be assigned a student ID number which you will use to complete the admissions process.
Step 2: Visit the College of Your Choice
After you complete your online admissions application, please visit your college to continue the admissions process, including verification of your identity and residency. Since tuition rates differ depending upon your residency, we require proof of residency using one of the following documents:
- Valid driver's license or State-issued ID card
- Voter's registration card
- Utility bill: gas, light, or home phone (cell phone bills are not accepted)
- Current apartment lease
- Mexican Consular ID card
- Official ISIR
Continue the Admissions Process
New students need to complete a placement test, attend college orientation, select an academic program (major), enroll in first semester courses, and make payment arrangements.
- COMPASS Placement Test - required for most students (may be waived in certain cases based upon recent ACT test scores or prior college coursework). It is vitally important that you do your very best work on the test: it pays to prepare. You should complete your placement test as soon as possible
- New Student Orientation - this session is loaded with important information about your college, academic policies, student support services, and much more
- Selecting your academic program (major) - what are your career interests? Your academic program should be guided by the career you are seeking. Note: the academic major you selected in your application is pending and may be changed depending upon choices you make or program requirements. We encourage you to spend time considering career choices, which should align with your interests and skills. Then, meet with your Academic Advisor. Here are some useful tools:
- Enroll in first semester classes - new students must enroll on campus
- Make payment arrangements
- Financial aid - apply no later than March 1st for the next academic year, if possible
- Cash payment, including monthly payment plans
- Scholarships
Why the City Colleges of Chicago Is a Great Choice
Throughout our 100 year history, the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have provided pathways to success for more than 1 million alumni.
For more information, please contact the Admissions Office.
Returning/Continuing Students