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At Concordia University Chicago, we believe your hard work should count toward your future. Our generous credit transfer policy makes it easy to maximize the credits you’ve already earned from an Illinois community college. With a seamless articulation agreement and a commitment to student success, we help you stay on track to complete your online bachelor’s degree faster and more affordably. Let us help you make the most of your past achievements as you move forward in your academic journey.
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At Concordia University Chicago, you receive individual care and attention that can help build the career you dream about. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, change careers, or even complete your degree for personal achievement, our accelerated bachelor’s degree programs can help you. You’ll learn from experienced business leaders who provide real-world insights and practical knowledge.
Additionally, Concordia-Chicago’s innovative, online, global classrooms have included students from 37 states and 26 countries. This diverse network creates a truly enriching learning experience, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and global perspectives that prepare students to lead in an interconnected world.
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We know that transferring from community college to a university can feel overwhelming, but we’re committed to making the process as smooth as possible. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you get the maximum credit possible. We’re committed to recognizing your hard work and making your transition to Concordia-Chicago seamless, so you can focus on what matters—your future.
Concordia-Chicago proudly participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide agreement that allows students to easily transfer credits for previously earned courses from an Illinois community college, including the City Colleges of Chicago, Illinois’s largest community college system.
This agreement allows you to seamlessly apply your general education credits or a full associate degree toward an online accelerated bachelor’s degree, ensuring a clear pathway to completion.
For further information and a list of participating institutions, please visit the Illinois Articulation Initiative page.
Transferring from community college to a university helps you save time and money, so you can stay on track and graduate faster. Transfer up to 90 credits!
With our Tuition Lock Guarantee, you will pay the same tuition rate throughout your entire program as long as there are no interruptions in your enrollment. This means the financial plan you create today will remain consistent, giving you peace of mind and control over your education budget.
1. Review your transfer eligibility.
2. Choose your program of study.
3. Schedule a transfer information appointment to determine how many of your credits will transfer.
4. Apply!
An articulation agreement is a formal partnership between two educational institutions that outlines how credits transfer from one school to another. These agreements ensure a seamless transition for students, helping them maximize their previously earned credits and stay on track to graduate on time. At Concordia-Chicago, our articulation agreements—especially with Illinois community colleges—simplify the transfer process, saving you time and money while ensuring your hard work counts toward your degree.
CUC requires a minimum grade of D- for general education courses that are not prerequisites for other courses and requires a minimum grade of C for prerequisite courses. If a student has completed only part of the Core Curriculum or is transferring from a non-IAI participating institution, transfer credit for completed coursework will be awarded the same as if the Core had been completed. However, the remaining coursework necessary to complete the bachelor’s degree will be determined according to Concordia-Chicago’s current practices and policies.
Concordia-Chicago recognizes proficiency and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit, and will apply it toward the IAI General Education Core Curriculum requirements as appropriate.
You will be required to submit a completed online application [link] and official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution attended.
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