Welcome
At City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), we are committed to providing students with a variety of educational support, services, and opportunities to help them achieve their college and career goals. We serve a highly diverse student population, including full-time, part-time, transfer, disabled, under-represented, military veteran, and international students.
We can help you achieve your educational dreams, no matter what you’re looking for. Discover City Colleges of Chicago.
- Enroll in a credit program and earn a degree or certificate. You can enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution.
- Finish your high school education and start your career or transfer directly to college.
- Learn English and/or prepare for the Citizenship Exam.
Student Success
Everyone has a unique purpose. What’s yours? Discover your next step at City Colleges of Chicago.
Explore Credit Programs
Search industry-validated certificate and degree programs with our Student GPS Tool.
Other Programs
CCC has many useful resources to help students succeed, including transfer services, GED®/ESL classes, and continuing education and professional and personal development courses.
Free GED® & ESL Classes
Whether you want to learn English or finish high school, our free ESL and GED® classes are here to help.
Continuing Education
We offer non-credit courses, including technology bootcamps, every semester for professional development and personal enrichment
Transfer Resources
City Colleges helps students create a plan for a seamless transition to four-year colleges and universities.
Next Steps
Complete an Online Application
(for Credit Students)
Applying is easy, with our new streamlined online application. Please note you will need a valid email address to complete your application.
Check Your Email
You will receive an email with your student credentials shortly after applying.
Login to My.CCC.edu
Login to my.CCC.edu, the City Colleges Student Portal, to continue the enrollment process.
City College’s Early College program allows motivated high school junior and senior students the opportunity to earn college credits, while attending high school. The credits you earn are transferable to many four-year colleges or universities.
If you are a high school student looking to enroll in an Early College program:
Complete an Online Application
(For Credit Students)
Applying is easy, with our new streamlined online application. Please note, a valid email address is needed to complete the online application.
Visit www.ccc.edu/earlycollege
Early College students require additional information including a parental permission form, submitted with their online application. Visit the Early College website where you will find a list of CCC Early College Coordinators at your nearest City Colleges of Chicago location to assist you with completing the enrollment process.
Questions? Contact earlycollege@ccc.edu.
City Colleges of Chicago offers free classes to help you learn English, earn your high school equivalency (GED®), go to college, and build a career.
If you are interested in learning English or finishing High School:
Complete an Online Application
or Visit Your Local Campus
GED®/ESL students can enroll online by completing the adult education application. You can also visit your nearest City Colleges of Chicago location to enroll. Once enrolled, you will sign up for a placement test, attend orientation, and register for classes.
For more information visit: www.ccc.edu/adulted
Non-Credit Classes
City Colleges of Chicago offers non-credit Professional and Personal Development (PPD) courses on a broad range of topics to meet the lifelong learning needs of our communities. Courses are offered in the evenings and weekends and provide instruction for professional skill-building and for personal enrichment. Learn more or jump straight to class schedules.
Important Dates & Deadlines
For Credit Students
City Colleges of Chicago is an open-, guaranteed-admissions institution, and students are accepted year-round.
Below are key dates and deadlines for the upcoming semester:
| Session | Last Day to Apply Online | Registration Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2020 16-Week | January 9 | January 9 | January 13 |
| Spring 2020 12-Week | February 3 | February 3 | February 10 |
| Spring 2020 8-Week | March 2 | March 2 | March 9 |
Check the class schedules for availability, as 12- and 8-week credit courses are limited. View Academic Calendars.
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