Admissions

Once you’ve been admitted, you will need to attend the New Student Orientation. For a complete overview of the registration process, including information about taking the placement exam, residency requirements, advising, and registration, download our New Student Registration checklist [PDF]​.

TRANSCRIPT CREDIT PROCEDURES        

Students submitting transcripts from colleges or universities can submit official transcripts to the Registrar’s Office where the student intends to register and/or request a transcript evaluation to receive transfer credit.  We strongly encourage requesting official transcripts to be sent electronically. Please note, official transcripts are required to receive transfer credit.  Students transferring credit to City Colleges of Chicago are required to submit official college transcripts reflecting all college credits earned at other regionally accredited institutions previously attended.  Please email your college Registrar’s Office​ with any questions.

Note: if unofficial transcripts are submitted as part of the admission process, they will not be evaluated for transfer credits and official transcripts will still be required for future enrollment and transfer credit evaluation.

If you meet one of the criteria below, you can apply for a transcript waiver which, if approved, will allow you to register for classes without submitting an official transcript.

• Your transcript is from a non-regionally accredited college/university.
• You did not complete any college credit at your college/university (withdrawal) as validated by an unofficial transcript. Request for Exception or Waiver must be submitted with unofficial transcript.
• You did not earn any transferable grades (A, B, or Cs) at your college/university as validated by an unofficial transcript. Request for Exception or Waiver must be submitted with unofficial transcript.​
• Your official transcript cannot be obtained due to college/university closing or natural disaster.
• You have proof your official college transcript was sent to CCC (within the last 30 days). Request for Exception or Waiver must be submitted with unofficial transcript.
• You cannot obtain an official college transcript due to prior debt, and you have proof of being enrolled in a payment plan or of a recent payment transaction to that institution. However, you agree to submit an official transcript to CCC once your debt is cleared. Request for Exception or Waiver must be presented with proof that student is on a payment plan or record of recent payment transaction.
• You have proof of an official international college/university transcript evaluation order (within the past 30 days). Request for Exception or Waiver must be submitted with unofficial transcript.
• You have earned multiple degrees and do not need to submit non-relevant college/university transcripts such as a masters or doctorate degree. Only undergraduate college work is required via official college transcript(s).

EARLY COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS         

ccc.edu/earlycollege

City Colleges of Chicago offers free college-level classes to high school students through our Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit* programs. These programs helps students reduce the amount of time and money needed to complete two- and four-year degrees

To start, visit ccc.edu/apply and fill out an online application for admissions. Next, download the Early College Registration checklist [PDF] and follow the steps to complete the registration process.​

*Students interested in the Dual Credit program should speak with their high school representative to learn more.

ADULT EDUCATION         

ccc.edu/adulted​

City Colleges of Chicago offers tuition free GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and U.S. Citizenship preparation classes. To register, visit the Adult Education Department​ at the college of your choice or call 773-COLLEGE.