TRANSFER MATTERS CCC Student Newsletter September 2014 Become a Chicago Scholar! If you are a student who… Has a 3.4 or higher GPA or are a member in good standing of Phi Theta Kappa Have earned 30 or more credit hours Will be transferring in Fall 2015 to a 4-year institution The mission of Chicago Scholars is to provide talented, academi- Participating Institutions Include: cally ambitious and underserved students access and success American University North Park University Bates College Northern Illinois University through college and beyond. City Boston University Roosevelt University Colleges of Chicago is proud to Bradley University Spelman College Case Western University St. Olaf College be the first community college Claremont McKenna College University of Arizona transfer chapter for Chicago DePaul University University of Illinois at Chicago Dominican University University of Illinois at Springfield Scholars. Elmhurst College University of Iowa When you become a Chicago Illinois Institute of Technology University of Minnesota Twin Cities Lake Forest College University of Southern California Scholar, we support you with the Loyola University University of Wisconsin-Madison following tools: North Central College Mentoring Go to the CCC Transfer Partnership Page and scroll to “Chicago Scholars” to Workshops complete an application. Application completion Deadline to Apply is August 29th Onsite Admission Forum Networking opportunities Connections to other Scholars with similar goals In This Issue Chicago Scholars Transfer Partnerships Transfer Events Transfer Center Directors Contact List CCC Success Stories TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS Take Shimer Courses at City Colleges Prices Shimer College is committed to helping students develop their capacity for critical Dual Degree thought and interpersonal communication through careful reading of the Great Books as they pursue their Bachelor’s degree. The core values informing education at Shimer Partnership are free inquiry, dialog, critical open-mindedness and integration of disciplines. City Colleges of Chicago supports these values through our own Great Books curriculum, Students with a high school diploma or GED that one of the many options available in our Associate Degree curriculum. are seeking to complete the Associate’s degree at The Dual Enrollment Agreement between out two schools allows City College City Colleges of Chicago are eligible to apply for students to take courses at Shimer College for City College fees, and to count those courses towards their Associate Degree. Guaranteed Admission at Roosevelt University! Complete your AA or AS degree Deadline to Apply: August 25, 2014 With a 2.75 or higher GPA, apply for the Dual Degree Partnership scholarship With a 3.5 or higher GPA, apply for the Register for a Great Books course today! Transfer Presidential Scholarship Receive Academic Advising support from a Roosevelt University Advisor. Become an IIT Presidential Guaranteed Admission to UIC Scholar Students with a 3.0 or higher GPA who are looking to transfer to UIC in Fall 2015 are eligible to apply for guaranteed admission! There are select colleges participating in this partnership: Inspired by conversations with Chancellor Cheryl Business Hyman and CCC College Presidents, IIT is Education determined to substantially redefine pipeline Engineering initiatives in the science, engineering, architecture, Health Sciences (3.5 or higher GPA, not including Kinesiology or Nursing) Liberal Arts & Sciences technology, business and human science fields. Urban Planning (3.5 or higher GPA) Collaborating institutions and organizations are committed to serve as a catalyst to support stu- Deadline to apply is September 5, 2014 dents towards their goals to conduct undergraduate research and earn advanced professional and academic degrees. Scholars in turn are asked to Click here to apply today! significantly engage with their K-12 and community college communities to encourage and empower others towards educational success. Deadline to apply: City Colleges of Chicago has over 25 partnerships with colleges and universities (Spring) November 15, 2014 from across the country and local on-profits. Go to the Articulation and (Fall) May 15, 2014 Transfer Partnership Page to learn about more opportunities to help you in your Click here to apply transition from CCC to your dream school! TRANSFER EVENTS Your Transfer Center Directors Transfer Fairs In 2013-2014, our campuses across the district collectively had over 95 Harold Washington College colleges and universities attend our Transfer Fairs. Don’t miss out on Ellen Goldberg—101B this great opportunity to meet with college representatives from your Phone: 312-553-5778 dream school: E-mail: [email protected] Kennedy King October 1st 10:00am-1:00pm W Building Harry S Truman College Chanel Bishop—1220A Harold Washington October 13th 10:30am-2:00pm Room 102 Phone: 773-907-4724 th E-mail: [email protected] Harry S Truman October 14 11:00am-2:00pm Main Academic Building Lobby Richard J. Daley October 15th 10:00am-2:00pm Gymnasium Kennedy King College Kenyon Douglass—V-229 Wilbur Wright October 29th 10:00am-1:00pm Y Building Corridor Phone: 773-602-5285 E-mail: [email protected] Malcolm X October 30th 10:00am-1:00pm Academic Building Lobby th Malcolm X College Olive Harvey November 5 11:00am-2:00pm Gymnasium Natalia Zuniga—1508 Phone: 312-850-7088 E-mail: [email protected] Olive Harvey College Tyanna McCann—1410 A11 Phone: 773-291-6537 E-mail: [email protected] Campus Table Visits Richard J Daley College Jose Torrez-Interim Director – 1110 Did you know that 4-year institutions are visiting your campus every Phone: 773-838-7564 week (Monday-Thursday)? Check out where they are located on your E-mail: [email protected] campus below and visit the Transfer website to find out who is coming: Wilbur Wright College Wilbur Wright 10am-1pm or 1-4pm Science Building Lobby Susan Calabrese—A120 Phone: 773-481-8227 Richard J. Daley 10am-1pm or 1-4pm TBD E-mail: [email protected] Olive Harvey 10am-1pm or 1-4pm Outside of Rm 1410 Malcom X 10am-1pm or 1-4pm Student Center Kennedy King 10am-1pm or 1-4pm Y Building Corridor Harry S Truman 10am-1pm or 1-4pm Academic Building Lobby Harold Washington 10am-1pm, 1-4pm or 4-7pm Lobby by the up escalator UIC Undergraduate Business Program Campus Tour Friday, September 26, 2014 Time: 9:30am-1:30pm CCC Transfermation Leadership Conference At UIC Business, we work closely with the A day of workshops to prepare you for your transition to a 4 year institution! City Colleges of Chicago to facilitate an easy and helpful transfer experience. Date: Friday, October 3rd Come and see how we can help you Time: transform your personal potential into Location: Harold Washington College career success. Click here to register Keynote Speaker: Pamela Bozeman Evans Transportation to UIC and lunch will be Senior Director of Career Development and Internships provided North Park University Reserve your spot today at go.uic.edu/ccvisit .