Transfer Credit Policy

Students transferring credit to the City Colleges of Chicago are required to submit official college transcripts reflecting all credits earned at other regionally accredited institutions (www.accreditedschools.org) previously attended. Successful completion of courses with a grade of "C" or better will be evaluated. If accepted as satisfying degree requirements, these transfer hours will be counted towards graduation. Transfer credit is not calculated into Grade Point Average (GPA). Approved transfer hours will be posted to degree seeking students' academic records by the Registrar's Office to facilitate accuracy in advising and course selection.

Evidence of successful completion of college courses at another educational institution does not, in and of itself, qualify a student for financial aid.

Transfer to another Institution
Students wishing to transfer from one College in the system to another or to any other institution, should submit an application for transcript at the Admissions/Records Office ten days prior to its need. Official transcripts will be released to other accredited and approved institutions upon the student's written request except in the event that a student has outstanding financial obligations to the College. Official transcripts are not released to students.

Each college or university determines the number of hours of credit it will accept as transfer. Generally, four-year institutions grant full credit for work completed in community colleges. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should contact that institution's admissions office to determine requirements.

Advisors, located in the Student Services Office, Room 1111, are available to assist students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment early in their college careers to discuss the appropriate choice of transfer courses. Current printed information and college catalogs for many colleges and universities are available as well.