Successful transfer takes careful planning. You should begin planning for transfer during your first semester at the City Colleges of Chicago, and meet with your adviser at least once per semester to make sure you're on track. The City Colleges has formed numerous agreements with four-year institutions to make this process easier and to ensure you receive the fullest possible credit for your City Colleges of Chicago coursework. 

Types of Agreements

• Articulation These agreements either guarantee that the associate's degree will satisfy all general education requirements or they specify a list of courses that will be accepted by the four year institution in a particular major or program.

• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Shared agreements where each institution agrees to provide services to the students, such as advising at each institution and special events, especially those that foster transfer and familiarity with the college environment.

• Junior Standing Institutions that grant junior standing are indicated in the chart below: 

   

  Educational Institution​	​Agreement	Requirements and Advantages for Students​
  St. Francis​	​Masters Completion	​Master of Medical Science completion for the CCC Physician  Assistant Program (web based) for holders of bachelors's degree
  ​Chicago State University	​Dual Enrollment and Guaranteed Admission Agreement	​City Colleges of Chicago A.A. , A.S. and AAT graduates with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and a C or better in all general education core requirements are guaranteed admission to Chicago State University.
  ​DePaul University	​Bridge Program	​The Bridge Program is designed for adults age 24 and older who, because of the demands on their time and financial resources, find it difficult to pursue a traditional path to a degree.  Benefits include: administrative cooperation between the City Colleges of Chicago and DePaul University to ensure a seamless experience, team-taught courses, intensive advising and guidance, student-to-student support, career-guidance and faculty committed to multi-cultural diversity, social justice and student access to higher learning.
  ​DePaul University	​DePaul Admission Partnership Program (DAPP)	​The goal of this program is to increase the number of City Colleges of Chicago students who transfer to DePaul and complete a baccalaureate degree.  Students have access to resources while still attending the City Colleges of Chicago.  Degree course requirements will be locked in.  Eligibility requirements include: students who have earned fewer than 30 credit hours at the City Colleges of Chicago and have a 2.0 GPA.
  Dominican University​	​Guaranteed Admission and Junior Standing	​Dominican University will accept the A.A., A.F.A. or the A.S. degree for up to 68 semester hours of credit for students with a minimum GPA of 2.5.​
  ​Eastern Illinois University	​Admission	​Admission  with Junior Standing/ A.A., A.S., and A.A.T
  ​Franklin University	​Admission	​Admission / Junior Standing up to 84 hrs. Online degree completion
  ​Governors State University	​Dual Degree Program Agreement (DDP)	​Guaranteed admission to CCC A.A. and A.S. graduates. GSU tuition rate locked in for 4 semesters. GSU advising.  May compete for scholarship and/or higher Pell award. Provides junior standing at GSU.
  ​Illinois Institute of Technology	​Presidential Scholarship and Educational Initiative for Community College Students	​Students who are nominated by their College President and admitted to IIT are considered by IIT’s scholarship committee for the Presidential Scholarship or other transfer award.
  Lewis University​	​Baccauleaureate Completion of Aviation	​Students can pursue a bachelor’s degree in one of three high growth areas: Air Traffic Control Management, Aviation Administration, and Aviation Security Administration. All courses required for the degree programs are offered at the Aviation Academy on the campus of De LaSalle Institute; 3434 S. Michigan Avenue.
  Northeastern Illinois University	​Teacher Preperation: Math and Science in Middle Schools Program	​Both Truman and Wright Colleges offer a sequence of integrated, linked, math and science courses for students preparing to be math and/or science teachers in  grades 6 through 9. By taking these classes as part of their preparation for Elementary Teacher Certification, students will receive a bachelor's degree, field experience and endorsements in math, science, and middle school teaching.
  ​Roosevelt University	Baccauleaureate Completion	​Degree Completion- AAS in Paralegal to BA and BPS in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership
  Shimer College​	​Dual Enrollment	​Dual Enrollment- CCC students who have earned a B or better in at least one Great Books course and have enrolled in a 2nd CCC course, may take one course at Shimer and pay CCC tuition.
  Southern Illinois University Carbondale​	​Admission Agreement	​Fire Service Management, Fire Science, and Pre-Public Safety Articulation Agreement with Harold Washington College
  ​Southern Illinois University Carbondale	​Admission with Junior Standing	​Admission with junior standing for A.A. and A.S. graduates
  ​University of Illinois at Chicago	​The Guaranteed Admission Transfer Program (GAT)	​Guarantees admission into Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering or Education upon transfer from the City Colleges of Chicago. Student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Graduation is recommended . Students who transfer before graduation may apply for an Associates Degree through the Reverse Transfer program.
  ​University of Illinois at Chicago	​Online RN-BSN Completion	​Students who graduate from CCC with an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) are guaranteed admission to UIC after completing pre requisite courses and passing the NCLEX. Students receive early advisement from UIC when they agree to participate during their first or second semester at CCC.
  ​University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign	​Program for the Articulation of Engineering Science (PAES)	​Guaranteed Admission Agreement between City Colleges of Chicago & UIC College of Engineering. Qualifying CCC graduates will be admitted to one of the Engineering majors.

Note: Students are not guaranteed admission to every major or program. A university may require additional courses or specific admission requirements for specialized majors or programs.