City Colleges of Chicago

City Colleges Transfer Centers are here to help you take the next step in your education.

Find your future with CCC:

  • Save thousands of dollars on your education by taking transferrable classes here, then finishing your bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.

  • Take advantage of guaranteed admissions from City Colleges to an array of colleges and universities across the country and scholarships designed specifically for transfer students.

  • City Colleges is part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), which means when you take IAI classes here, they are guaranteed to transfer to any IAI college or university across the state. You can find a list of our IAI approved courses in our Academic Catalog.

Learn more about your Transfer Center

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Student Success Stories

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Visit the Transfer Center at Your College

Harold Washington College

Ellen Goldberg

egoldberg1@ccc.edu

(312) 553 – 5778

Harry S Truman

Cindy Luk

cluk@ccc.edu

(773) 907 – 4424

Kennedy-King College

Donna Williams

dwilliams230@ccc.edu

(773) 602 – 5285

Malcolm X College

Adriana Gonzales

agonzales3@ccc.edu

(312) 850 – 7088

Olive-Harvey College

Tyanna McCann

tmccann3@ccc.edu

(773) 291 – 6537

Richard J. Daley College

Bianca Rodriguez

brodriguez193@ccc.edu

773-838-7690

Wilbur Wright College

Susan Calabrese

scalabrese@ccc.edu

(773) 481 – 8200

Transfer Services

Advising Support

Get advising support from CCC or a university partner to help you navigate the transfer process.  Schedule an appointment today on Navigate.

Scholarship Assistance

We can teach you how to research scholarships that help you fund your college education.

University Experiences

We connect you to partnerships to help you transition, campus tours, information sessions and early admission events that make the transfer process easier.

Application Assistance

We support you through college application completion and submission, fee waivers and essay reviews.

Workshops

Learn about the transfer process through various workshops and information sessions by participating in upcoming transfer events.

Explore College and University Partners

wdt_ID College Campus University Partner Name of Partnership Partnership Type Modality Affiliation Website
1 All CCC College Campuses Arizona State University MyPath2ASU Admission Partnership Online Public
2 All CCC College Campuses Chicago State University Chicago State Star Scholarship Chicago Star Scholarship In-person PBI Public
3 All CCC College Campuses Chicago State University Chicago State Guaranteed Admissions Admission Partnership In-person PBI Public
4 Olive-Harvey College Chicago State University Chicago State Supply Chain Management Program Articulation In-person PBI Public
6 All CCC College Campuses Columbia College Chicago Columbia Guaranteed Admission Admission Partnership In-person Private
College Campus University Partner Name of Partnership Partnership Type Modality Website

Partnership Type:

Admissions Partnerships

  • Guaranteed Admission partnerships with four-year universities allow City Colleges students to sign on to participate, and know that as long as they meet all the qualifications by the time they complete their associate degree, they will move seamlessly on to that university.

Open Access Transfer

  • Universities offer guaranteed admissions to transfer students, as long as they meet all the qualifications listed. This partnership is not tied to CCC students, transfer students from any college can apply as long as they meet the criteria.

Scholarship Partnerships

  • An agreement with university to award additional scholarship to transfer students from the City Colleges of Chicago.

Star Scholarship

  • Chicago Public Schools students and students attending Chicago-based Big Shoulders Fund-supported schools are able to pursue a degree or certificate at City Colleges at no cost. That’s free tuition and books! Star Scholars also have access to additional scholarships and other perks when transferring to partner four-year institutions.
  • Students with questions should contact the university partner regarding the Star partnership eligibility requirements and application process.”

Program Articulation

  • Transfer pathway that ensures that City Colleges students are taking the right classes to transfer to the four-year university with minimal loss of credit.

Affiliation:

HBCU

  • Chicago Public Schools students and students attending Chicago-based Big Shoulders Fund-supported schools are able to pursue a degree or certificate at City Colleges at no cost. That’s free tuition and books!

HSI

  • Institution that enroll at least 25% LatinX students.

PBI

  • Institution that enroll at least 40% Black students.

Private

  • Private colleges/universities are higher education institutions that are primarily funded through tuition fees, donations, and endowments from private sources, such as individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Public

  • Public colleges/universities are higher education institutions that are primarily funded by state governments.

Modality:

Modality: In-Person

  • Institution offers the majority of courses face-to-face on a physical campus.

Modality: Both in-person & Online

  • Institution offers courses face-to-face on a physical campus and virtually.

Modality: Online

  • Institution offers majority of courses virtually.

Explore Transfer Scholarships

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Scholarship Type Transfer Scholarship Learn More Eligibility/Criteria Deadline
53 emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM University Benedictine University - Eagle Promise Program • Completion of the Free Application for FAFSA • Illinois resident • Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant and State of IL Map Grant • Admitted as a new first-year or new transfer student • Enrolled in at least 15 credit hours a semester • Full Tuition Scho Confirm with university representative
54 emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM University Chicago State University- Aim High • Illinois resident, attended an Illinois high school • First-time, full-time CSU student, seeking a bachelor’s degree • U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen • FAFSA completed; household income poverty level • No prior bachelor’s degree or 135+ undergrad Confirm with university representative
55 emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM University Concordia University Chicago- President’s TRANSFER Scholarship for Community College Graduates • Scholarship competition is by invitation only • Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, as varied on official college transcript • College GPA of 3.80 • Must have earned A.A. or A.S. degree • Full-tuition award up to 18 credits per semeste Confirm with university representative
56 emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM University Eastern Illinois University- EIU Promise • Illinois resident with at least one FAFSA-listed parent also residing in Illinois • Family AGI ≤ $80,000 annually • Admitted to EIU as a full-time first-time or transfer student (max 15 credit hours) • Financial aid packaged by June 1 of enrollment June 1st
57 emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM emauro1 03/03/2025 01:51 PM University Elmhurst University- Honors College Scholarship • 2 comprehensive (last-dollar) scholarship for participation in CCC honors program for Honors students at Daley or Wright • 3.0 or higher GPA • Completion of AA or AS degree • Guaranteed admission • Full tuition for up to two years • Transition support Confirm with university representative
Scholarship Type Transfer Scholarship

Get started on your path to a bachelor’s degree today.

Apply to City Colleges at ccc.edu/apply.

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal, state, and college-based grants, scholarships, and loans at fasfa.gov.

Meet with your college’s Transfer Office by going to ccc.edu/VSS, choosing your college, and selecting “Transfer.”

Look for the IAI Symbol next to the course titles.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) also known as Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is learning you’ve done outside the classroom, including work experience, employer training, military experience, independent study or research, non-collegiate learning, professional certifications, civic activities, volunteer service, and more.

Transfer Resources

The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) is a statewide transfer agreement, which is transferable among more than 100 participating colleges and universities in Illinois.

Transferology is a nationwide network designed to help students explore their college transfer options.

The College Board is a mission-driven organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.

Needing assistance in funding your next steps? Learn about national and merit based scholarships to help you fund your education and earn your bachelors degree.

CCC connects you to college and university web pages so you can see how your credits will transfer directly to their institution and college major.