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Learn more about transfer opportunities at JJC! We are here to help guide you down the pathway to success.
Check out the links below to connect with your transfer intuitions through appointments, visits, and events. Don't see your school listed? Email universitypartnerships@jjc.edu and we can connect you with an admissions representative!
We want to hear about YOUR transfer plans! Take our quick transfer survey here!
Transferring from another college and want your credits evaluated for a JJC certificate or degree? Click here, then find the Transfer Credit Evaluation dropdown box for your next steps!
On-Campus and Virtual Transfer Events
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, please click on the link during the scheduled time.
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JJC's Transfer Events
Tuesday, November 30 Aurora University 10:00am-1:00pm D Concourse Benedictine University 10:00am-1:00pm D Concourse Lewis University 10:00am-1:00pm A Building Lewis University, On-Campus Advising 2:00pm-4:00pm Student Advising Office North Central College 6:00pm-7:00pm Click here during visit time Wednesday, December 1 Chicago State University 10:00am-1:00pm D Concourse Governors State: Dual Degree Program 9:00am-1:00pm A Building Roosevelt University 10:00am-4:00pm Student Advising Center: Register for an appt. here Thursday, December 2 Governors State: Dual Degree Program 8:30am-4:30pm Student Advising Center University of St. Francis 10:00am-1:00pm A Building Tuesday, December 7 Roosevelt University 10:00am-4:00pm Student Advising Center: Register for an appt. here Wednesday, December 8 North Central College 10:00am-12:30pm A Building North Central College: On-Campus Advising 12:30pm-2:00pm Student Advising Center: Register for an appt. here Thursday, December 9 University of St. Francis 10:00am-1:00pm A Building Wednesday, December 15 Governors State: Dual Degree Program 9:00am-1:00pm A Building Monday, December 20 North Central College 2:00pm-3:00pm Click here during visit time -
Connecting with Your Transfer Schools: A Guide
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 do you ask during the meeting? This guide will give you a few tips!
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Transfer Schools' Visit Opportunities
Aurora University: Virtual and On-campus Visits
Benedictine University: On-campus Personalized Visits; Transfer Tuesdays
Carthage College: Visit Opportunities
Chicago State University: Transfer Informational Sessions
Columbia College Chicago: Virtual Events
DePaul University: Virtual Information Sessions, Virtual or On-campus Appointments
Eastern Illinois University: Virtual Appointments
Elmhurst University: Visit Options
Franklin University: Virtual Transfer Information & Registration Events
Governors State University: Virtual Admissions Appointment, Criminal Justice Partnership, 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: Virtual Campus Webinar, December 1
Lake Forest College: Virtual Chats with an Admissions Counselor
Marquette University: Virtual Appointments, On-campus Visit Opportunities, Transfer Planning Resources
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, Undergraduate Open House, December 8
Northern Illinois University: Visit Options, TRIO Student Support Services Information, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Information Sessions and Open House
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 Fort Wayne: Individual Appointment with Admissions, Bachelors of Applied Science Program Virtual Information Session
Purdue University Northwest: Virtual Visits
Rush University: Health Sciences Info Sessions, Imaging Sciences Info Sessions, Vascular Ultrasound Info 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
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Transfer News
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Monthly Transfer Newsletters
You can find transfer updates in our monthly newsletter!
Transfer Talks Videos
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Transfer Talks: Connect with Transfer Schools
Transfer Talks is a video series highlighting our college and university partners. You can connect with an admissions representative from transfer institutions and link to their website!
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: School of Extended Learning
Illinois Institute of Technology
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
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Transfer Talks Presents: Choosing Your College
Are you having trouble finding your transfer institution? Are you confused on how to start searching? Watch our three-part video series to help find what is important to you and narrow down your choices!
Part 1: Start Here! (Click here for the corresponding worksheet)
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Transfer Talks Presents: Transferring from JJC
Joliet Junior College is more than just gen eds! Learn how earning your associate degree can benefit you in transferring to a 4-year university with this informational video! Click here!
Transfer Resources
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University Center
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!
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Transfer Agreements
JJC has partnered with many colleges and universities to provide easy transfer pathways to a bachelors degree. Check out the JJC University-Partners page for transfer guides and information on transfer agreements!
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Transfer Advising
If you need help choosing your classes or with your transfer plan, please reach out to our Student Advising Center. You can find details about their services and contact information here!
Additionally, you may be ready to reach out to your faculty advisor! Please visit this page in your student portal for a list of majors and faculty who can help advise you.
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Dual Degree Partnerships
Dual Degree Partnerships are partnerships between the community college and the four year institution. This agreement allows the student to complete their degree at the community college level while planning for their transfer degree at the bachelors level.
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Steps to Transfer Checklist
View a step-by-step guide to help ensure a smooth transition to your transfer school!
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External Transfer Resources
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, typical tuition costs, average student loan amount and graduation rates
College Source: A database of over 1000,000 college catalogs, institution profiles and other resources
Complete Guide to Nursing in Illinois: Information about job outlook for nurses, nursing organizations and scholarships, steps on becoming a nurse, and more.
EduMed: Scholarships for African-American students
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): Over 470 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic success in higher education
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU): List of HCBU by state
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): Statewide transfer agreements
Illinois Career Information System: Provides information on careers, colleges and universities. Username: Illinois Password: careers
Midwest Student Exchange Program: Reduced out-of-state tuition at participating institutions located in the Midwest
Peterson's College Search: Search for schools based on a number of factors such as major, location and cost
RaiseMe: Micro-scholarships for transfer students
State Universities At-A-Glance: Comprehensive listing of majors and minors available at the 12 public Illinois universities
Transfer Ready: A great resource for students transferring from an Illinois community college to a 4-year college or university
Transferology: This online tool will help you identify colleges and universities that will accept your transfer credits. Video tutorial for Transferology
University HQ: Resources provided by an independent education organization to assist students in planning their career and education path
U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings: U.S. News' annual college rankings
