Transfer Planning
Seamless & stress-free transfers
You made a smart decision starting at CLC, saving time and money. Transferring your Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) or Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) degree can be a smooth process, getting you one step closer to your new career.
Transfer wherever you’d like. Perhaps you already know what university you plan to attend or what you plan to major in — or maybe you’re still deciding.
Wherever you are in your decision-making process, you have plenty of options for transferring your associate’s degree. We have articulation agreements, transfer guides by college and by major, even Guaranteed Transfer Agreements — yes, a trouble-free transfer is possible.
What should I do next?
Your priority is to choose your major and transfer school. If you’re still deciding, review the Easy Transfer Checklist (PDF).
If you plan to stay in Illinois for your transfer, check out iTransfer.org to get help transferring higher education coursework within Illinois.
Review our transfer guides:
You can also review articulation agreements and guides for transferring associate degrees including the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree (PDF).
We can help you choose the right path for your goals, whatever those may be. Your Academic Success Advisor helps you align your first two years here to gain credit toward your bachelor’s degree. If you are not sure where to start, let’s chat.
Need help?
Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) is your "go-to person" ready to help you get started at CLC.
Your CCN guides you through the admission process, helps you choose your academic program, enroll in classes and connect you with resources.
Guaranteed Transfer Admission
A Guaranteed Transfer Admission (GTA) is an official agreement that you are pre-admitted to your chosen university and how your credits will transfer. This is a great option if:
- You already know the university you plan to transfer to, and
- We have an agreement with that school.
Consult your four-year school’s advisors
Under most of these agreements, you work with advisors at CLC and your transfer school throughout your time at CLC. It’s like you’re already a student there. You know that your CLC courses match what your destination school expects—every term, every class.
Meet your goals & maybe win a scholarship
You have to keep up your side of the agreement—keep your grades up, make the expected progress, and so on. However, you may also qualify for a transfer scholarship that will help you complete your bachelor’s degree. Read up on the GTA with your target school to understand what is available.
Can I transfer my A.A.S. career degree?
Usually, transfer agreements (articulation agreements and GTAs) apply only to degrees designed for transfer, including A.A., A.S., A.F.A. and A.E.S.
However, the credits you earn with your career degree (A.A.S.) are eligible for transfer in certain circumstances. The career programs include two categories of courses:
- PCS code of 1.1 – These courses were designed to transfer.
- PCS code of 1.2 – Some of these courses may transfer, and others may not.
Talk with a student development counselor, advisor, faculty member or a representative from the school to which you plan to transfer to discuss what A.A.S. courses are transferable.
Discuss your future career and transfer plans with us. We can help you figure out what type of degree is best for your chosen career path. If you’re undecided what you want to study next, we can help you select the most adaptable degree.
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