Transfer process from College of DuPage to Columbia College Chicago?

I'm studying at the College of DuPage and thinking about transferring to Columbia College Chicago. Can anyone explain how the credit transfer works and if there are specific requirements I need to follow?

Transferring from one college to another primarily involves validating whether the credits you have earned at your current college can be accepted by the college where you're planning to transfer.

In your case, you are considering transferring from College of DuPage to Columbia College Chicago. Every college has individual agreements or transfer policies on what criteria transferable credits must meet. Columbia College Chicago's transfer policies might look something like this:

1. Columbia College Chicago typically accepts credits for courses where you have earned a C- grade or better.

2. The college should be regionally accredited, which the College of DuPage is.

3. If a course taken matches closely enough with a course offered at Columbia College, you can often get direct credit. This isn't limited to general education requirements - major courses can often be transferred as well.

Now, the best way to find out if your credits will be accepted is to reach out to the admissions office at Columbia College Chicago: https://www.colum.edu/admissions/additional-information/transfer-admissions-staff. They can give you specific information on what courses from the College of DuPage can be transferred.

It's also beneficial to look into if there's an articulation agreement between the College of DuPage and Columbia College Chicago, which could potentially simplify the transfer process. An articulation agreement is a formally recognized agreement between two institutions that allows students to apply credits earned in specific programs at one institution to a program at another institution.

As for specific requirements, while there may be general transfer requirements, many are program-specific. I would recommend that you check the specific requirements for your intended major at Columbia College Chicago. Some programs might require a portfolio or certain prerequisites. It's best to reach out to the department of your intended major for this specific information.

Finally, remember the importance of applying before the transfer application deadline. At Columbia College Chicago, the fall priority deadline for transfer students is March 1st, while the spring priority deadline is November 1st. Being mindful of these dates will ensure that your application gets reviewed in a timely manner. Good luck in your transfer process!