Admissions

1. Apply - Complete the Admissions Application.                                             
2. Log into my.ccc.edu - Once you apply, within 30-90 minutes you will receive an email from AccountManagement@ccc.edu with your CCC login credentials. After you receive that email please log-in to my.ccc.edu with your CCC information.    

3. ​Verify Academic Placement - You can verify your academic placement level by taking a test, or by presenting a college transcript or official ACT/SAT or AP scores to your Truman Admissions Specialist.                                                
   • Placement Tests- A placement in Math and/or English must be completed. Once you are able to access the student portal you can take the Math placement test. The Math can be taken up to 5 times a calendar year. The English placement test can be taken once a calendar year at our Testing Center. Since the test(s) are very important we recommend you review our placement test website, where you can review our placement test preparation materials         
   • Previous College Credit - Students with a grade of "C" or better in equivalent college-level English and/or Math courses may be exempt from the placement test(s). Students must show proof with an accredited college transcript.                                               

   • ACT/SAT or AP Scores- Students with valid ACT scores (21 in math and/or English), SAT scores (540 in English and 530 in Math) or AP test scores (3 or higher) may be exempt from the tests. ACT/SAT scores are valid for 4 years.        

                                                   
4. Attend Orientation - We strongly encourage you to complete the New Student Orientation. Our orientation is now offered virtually via Brightspace and In-person. Book an appointment now through Navigate !!    

KEY APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES                                                      

City Colleges of Chicago is now accepting applications. The Admissions Application Calendar shows key dates for credit students during the 2023-2024 year. Please visit the Admissions Office at the college of your choice or call 773-COLLEGE for more information.