Learn more about transfer opportunities at JJC! We are here to guide you down the pathway to success!
Check out the links below to connect with your transfer institution through appointments, visits, and events. Don't see a school listed? Email universitypartnerships@jjc.edu and we can connect you with an admissions representative!
Transferring from another college and want your credits evaluated for a JJC certificate or degree? You can find the Transfer Credit Evaluation form on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Colleges and universities! Is your institution interested in becoming one of our university partners? Email universitypartnerships@jjc.edu to connect with a staff member!
We are offering both on-campus and virtual events with our college and university partners! Our events include table visits, appointment sessions, and transfer fairs. You can find the name of the institution, date, time, and location of each event below. If we are hosting a virtual event, you may join the event during the time scheduled.
| Wednesday, August 24 | ||
|---|---|---|
| University | Time | Location |
| Aurora University | 10:00am-1:00pm | D Concourse |
| Governors State University: Dual Degree Program | 10:00am-1:00pm | A Building, Nook |
| Thursday, August 25 | ||
|---|---|---|
| University | Time | Location |
| Governors State University: Dual Degree Program | 8:30am-4:30pm | Student Advising Center |
| Tuesday, August 30 | ||
|---|---|---|
| University | Time | Location |
| DePaul University: Virtual Appointments | 9:00am-4:00pm | Visit this link to make an appointment: https://connect.depaul.edu/portal/jjc-appointments |
| Purdue Northwest | 10:00am-1:00pm | A Building, Nook |
| Thursday, September 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| University | Time | Location |
| Governors State University: Dual Degree Program | 8:30am-4:30pm | Student Advising Center |
You may want to connect with different transfer institutions, but where do you start? Who should you talk to and how do you find them? What questions should you ask? The guide below will give you a few tips!
Aurora University: Virtual and On-campus Visits
Benedictine University: On-campus Personalized Visits; Transfer Tuesdays
Carthage College: Visit Opportunities
Columbia College Chicago: Virtual Events
DePaul University: Virtual Information Sessions, Virtual or On-campus Appointments, Accountancy Transfer Scholars Program
Eastern Illinois University: Virtual Appointments, Pre-Engineering Information, AIM High Scholarships
Elmhurst University: Visit Options, Transfer Fridays, New Transfer Scholarship Opportunity
Franklin University: Virtual Transfer Information & Registration Events, Transfer Scholarship Opportunity
Governors State University: Virtual Admissions Appointment, Thought Leadership Video with Dr. Joao Salm, Thought Leadership Video with Professor Jarrod Shanahan
Governors State University Dual Degree Program: DDP Info, Student Appointments
Illinois State University: Virtual Campus Experience, Nursing Information Sessions, Illinois State University: RN to BSN Program, Digital Info Packet
Illinois Tech: Fast Forward Transfer Program
Iowa State University: Transfer Information, College of Engineering Transfer Plan (please meet with Iowa State admissions to confirm classes will transfer. General education courses will depend on your specific engineering major).
Lake Forest College: Virtual Chats with an Admissions Counselor
Marquette University: Virtual Appointments, On-campus Visit Opportunities, Transfer Planning Resources, Pathways Scholarship
Missouri S&T University: General Engineering Transfer Guide
National Louis University: Virtual Events
North Central College: Visit Options, JJC Student-Specific Information, Connect with an Admissions Counselor
North Park University: Visit Options
Northeastern Illinois University: Communicate with a Transfer Advisor
Northern Illinois University: Visit Options
Olivet Nazarene University: Virtual Visit, On-Campus Visit, Transfer Student Video, Education Program Information Video, General Transfer Information Presentation, Business Program Presentation, Financial Aid Presentation, Nursing Presentation, Transfer Scholarship Info
Purdue University Northwest: Virtual Visits
Rush University: Health Sciences Info Sessions, Imaging Sciences Information Sessions
Savannah College of Arts and Design: Visit Options
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Visit Options
Temple University: Transfer Tuesdays, Saturday Virtual Information Sessions, Connect with a Transfer Coordinator; Virtual Tour
Trinity Christian College: Visit Options, TrinTalks
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana: Virtual Transfer Information Sessions, Virtual Visits, College/Major Information Sessions
University of Illinois at Chicago: Transfer Information
University of Illinois at Springfield: Visit Options
University of Kentucky: Virtual Visits
University of Phoenix: Transfer Appointments, BSN Concurrent Enrollment Program Presentation, RN to BSN Program Presentation, Bachelor of Science in Health Management Program Presentation, General Transfer Presentation
University of St. Francis: Visit Options, Financial Aid Virtual Appointments, Virtual Appointments for Online Programs, Noyce STEM Educator Program, Transfer Tuesdays
Western Governors University: 25th Anniversary Next Generation Scholarship
Transfer Talks is a video series highlighting our college and universities partners. You can connect with an admissions representative from transfer institutions and link to their websites!
Drake University: School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Eureka College, The Uniquely Eureka Promise
Governors State University: Community Health
Governors State University: Dual Degree Program
Governors State University: R.N. to B.S.N. Program
Governors State University: Criminal Justice Program
Indiana Wesleyan University: RN-BSN Program
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
North Central College: Education
Purdue University Northwest: Hospitality and Tourism Management
University of St. Francis: RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Program
Are you having trouble finding your transfer institution? Are you confused on how to start searching? Watch our quick, three-part video series to help find what is important to you and narrow down your choices!
Part 1: Start Here! (and use this Choosing Your College worksheet)
Joliet Junior College is more than just gen eds! Learn how earning your associates degree can benefit you in transferring to a four year university!
Did you know that you can complete your bachelor's degree at the JJC Romeoville Campus?
Learn more about the bachelor degree completion program through the University Center!
JJC has partnered with many colleges and universities to provide easy transfer pathways to a bachelor's degree. Check out the JJC University-Partners page for transfer guides and information on transfer agreements!
If you need help choosing your classes or figuring out your transfer plan, please reach out to our Student Advising Center. You can find details about their services and contact information on their webpage: Student Advising Center
Additionally, you may be ready to reach out to your faculty advisor! Please visit the Major/Pathway Specific Advising page on your student portal for a list of of majors and faculty members who can advise you: Major/Pathway Specific Advising
Dual Degree Partnerships are agreements between the community college and the four year institution. This agreement allows students to complete their degree at the community college level while planning for their bachelor's degree. The schools listed below offer Dual Degree Partnership agreements with JJC!
View a step-by-step guide to help ensure a smooth transition to your transfer school!
12 Reasons to Stay in Illinois: Admissions guide for the state's 12 public institutions
Campus Pride: Links to LGBTQ resources at colleges and universities
Campus Reel: A video and VR platform to help you find your dream school
Campus Tours: Offers virtual tours of many colleges and universities
College Navigator: Free consumer information tool designed to help you research schools and clarify your transfer options
College Scorecard: United States Department of Education website that allows students to sort and filter search results and compare schools based on major, location, tuition, average loan amount, and graduation rates
College Source: A database of over 100,000 college catalogs, institution profiles, and other resources
Complete Guide to Nursing in Illinois: Job outlook for nurses, nursing organizations, scholarships, steps on becoming a nurse, and more
EduMed: Scholarships and resources for African-American students
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): Over 500 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU): List of HBCU by state
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): Statewide transfer agreements
Illinois Career Information System: Provides information on careers, colleges, and universities. Username: Illinois Password: career
Midwest Student Exchange Program: Reduced out-of-state tuition at participating institutions in the Midwest
Peterson's College Search: Search for schools based on factors such as major, location, and cost
RaiseMe: Micro-scholarships for transfer students
State Universities At-A-Glance: A comprehensive listing of majors and minors available at the 12 public Illinois universities
Transfer Ready: A resource for students transferring from an Illinois community college to a four year college or university
Transferology: An online tool to help identify colleges and universities that will accept your transfer credit Video tutorial for Transferology
University HQ: Resources provided by an independent education organization to assist students in planning their education and career path
U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings: U.S. News' annual college rankings
Apply for the LPN to RN transition program through our online application from Aug. 1 to Aug. 15, 2022.
