Partnership Agreements by Schools

Partnership agreements – Partnerships provide special opportunities ranging from program-to-program articulation agreements to scholarship opportunities.


Guaranteed Admission Agreements

  • Arizona State University

    The MyPath2ASUTM Transfer Experience guarantees general admission to ASU and admission into MyPath2ASUTM major of choice if all requirements are satisfied. Students will also receive help navigating course-by-course guided pathways, assistance with planning and tracking courses that apply to both their associate and bachelor’s degrees, and personalized ASU communications that help them both prepare academically and build a connection to ASU.

  • Aurora University

    2+2 Elementary Education partnership with Aurora University (AU) Woodstock Center allows students to complete their associate degree at MCC, then transfer to AU to complete a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.

  • Carthage College

    The Carthage College Guaranteed Admission Agreement provides an opportunity for guaranteed admission to more than 40 undergraduate degree programs provided academic criteria are met. Advising from Carthage College transfer staff creates a seamless and successful transition for transfer students. Students who are admitted through the Guaranteed Admission Agreement are awarded a $2,500 scholarship in addition to any other scholarships received.

  • Columbia College Chicago

    The Columbia College Chicago Guaranteed Admission Agreement provides opportunity for guaranteed admission to Bachelor of Arts degree programs, provided academic criteria is met. Advising from Columbia College transfer staff creates a seamless and successful transition for transfer students.

  • Columbia College Missouri – Crystal Lake

    The Columbia College Missouri – Crystal Lake Guaranteed Admission Agreement provides opportunity for guaranteed admission to programs offered through the Crystal Lake, Illinois campus, provided academic criteria is met. Advising from Columbia Missouri transfer staff creates a seamless and successful transition for transfer students.

  • Concordia University Wisconsin

    The partnership agreement with Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy allows students to complete their pre-pharmacy requirements for the PharmD degree at MCC, then four years in Concordia’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

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  • DePaul University

    The DePaul Admission Partnership Program (DAPP) – Dual admission partnership provides opportunity for guaranteed admission into an approved bachelor degree program to qualifying students, provided admission requirements are met at the time of transfer.

  • Eastern Illinois University

    TheEastern Illinois University Guaranteed Admission Agreement provides opportunity for guaranteed admission into an approved bachelor degree program to qualifying students, provided admission requirements are met at the time of transfer.

  • Illinois Institute of Technology

    The Illinois Institute of Technology Guaranteed Admission Program (TR-GAP) provides MCC students with the opportunity for guaranteed admission to specific majors upon meeting required criteria. Please see link for participation details and GPA and grade requirements. Major-related transfer guides are posted to IIT’s website and linked to MCC’s website.

  • Illinois State University
    • Redbird Promise – The Redbird Promise offers qualifying Illinois community college students guaranteed admission to Illinois State University to complete their Bachelor’s degree, provided admission requirements are met at the time of transfer.
    • Elementary Education – Students who meet specific criteria are guaranteed admission to Illinois State University’s Elementary Education program. Among required criteria is completion of an AA or AS degree (with IAI GECC noted on transcript) and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
    • Illinois State University admissions information
  • Lake Forest College

    The Lake Forest College Guaranteed Admission Agreement provides opportunity for guaranteed admission to more than 40 undergraduate degree programs provided academic criteria is met. Advising for Lake Forest College transfer staff creates a seamless and successful transition for transfer students. Students also have the opportunity to meet with a Career Advancement Center advisor.

  • Marquette University

    The Marquette University Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) provides MCC students with the opportunity for guaranteed admission to specific Marquette University majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Communication, College of Engineering, College of Health Sciences, and College of Education. See Marquette site for participation details, majors included, and GPA and grade requirements. Students receive advisement from both MCC academic advisors and Marquette transfer support.

  • Monmouth College

    The Monmouth College Guaranteed Admission Agreement provides opportunity for guaranteed admission to undergraduate degree programs, provided academic criteria is met. Advising for Monmouth College transfer staff creates a seamless and successful transition for transfer students.

  • North Central College

    The North Central College Guaranteed Admission Agreement provides opportunity for guaranteed admission to more than 55 undergraduate degree programs provided students transfer with an earned Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree and academic criteria is met. Advising from North Central College transfer staff creates a seamless and successful transition for transfer students. Students who are admitted through the Guaranteed Admission Agreement are awarded a $2,000 scholarship in addition to any other scholarships received.

  • Northeastern Illinois University

    The Northeastern Illinois University Guaranteed Admission Agreement allows admission to both MCC and Northeastern while enrolled at MCC. Under the agreement, students have full access to Northeastern’s offices of Enrollment Services, Academic Advising, Library, and Financial Aid while enrolled at MCC. Students must maintain continuous full-time or part-time enrollment MCC with a 2.0 grade point average to remain eligible for the dual admission program. For guaranteed admission, some programs require a higher GPA and unique admission requirements.

  • Northern Illinois University

    Northern Illinois University

    • Guaranteed Admission Partnership (GAP) - The GAP program provides students with the opportunity for guaranteed admission to more than 56 NIU undergraduate degree programs, provided admission requirements are met at the time of transfer. NIU transfer admission counseling creates a seamless and successful transition for transfer students. The partnership does not guarantee admission to NIU’s limited admission programs, which may have a higher GPA or other unique admission requirements.
  • Roosevelt University

    Roosevelt University

    • The Dual Degree Program (DDP) benefits include guaranteed admission to Roosevelt University, guaranteed tuition discount plan, advising from Roosevelt University transfer staff, and scholarship opportunities.
    • Pharmacy Partnership Program provides an educational pathway for top performing, qualified students interested in becoming pharmacists. A maximum of 10 MCC students who meet the criteria are chosen for direct admission to Roosevelt’s Doctor of Pharmacy program.
  • Saint Xavier University

    The partnership with Saint Xavier University provides for RN to BSN program articulation and the opportunity for guaranteed admission.

  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale

    The Southern Illinois University CarbondaleGuaranteed Admission Agreement provides opportunity for guaranteed admission into an approved bachelor degree program to qualifying students, provided admission requirements are met at the time of transfer.

  • The School of the Art Institute (SAIC)

    The partnership agreement with The School of the Art Institute (SAIC) provides for articulated coursework and the opportunity for Guaranteed Admission and a Transfer Partnership Award in the amount of $2000, renewable annually.

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    University of Illinois at Chicago Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) – TAG provides the opportunity for guaranteed admission to a UIC participating baccalaureate degree program for students meeting academic criteria, including a minimum GPA. Participating baccalaureate programs include the following:

    • College of Architecture, Design, and The Arts: BA in Architectural Studies, BA in Art History, BFA in Art
    • College of Business Administration: all majors
    • College Engineering: all majors
    • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: all majors
    • College of Public Health: BA in Public Health
    • College of Urban Planning & Public Affairs: all majors
    • Honors College
  • University of Illinois System Transfer Guarantee

    To participate in The U of I System Transfer Guarantee, students need to meet all of the following requirements:

    • Enrolled only at an Illinois community college after graduating from an Illinois high school
    • Earned a minimum of 36 graded, transferable semester hours at the time of application to the university
    • Attained a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all transferable coursework completed at the time of application to the university
    • Satisfied the university's English language proficiency requirement

    Students who complete all requirements listed above are guaranteed admission to the university, not guaranteed admission to a specific college or major. Students must complete the institution’s transfer admissions application during the appropriate filing period for consideration.

  • University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign

    University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign

    • Engineering Pathways – Engineering Pathways offers qualifying high school students the opportunity to complete their first two years of course work at MCC and to have guaranteed transfer admission into UIUC’s College of Engineering. Admission into the program is competitive, with the typical applicant earning mostly As and Bs in high school, taking science and math courses during the senior year, and having high SAT or ACT scores. Eligible students will enroll full-time at MCC, complete prescribed coursework, and maintain a required minimum GPA.

      Students who were declined initial admission, need to pursue a foundation year, or missed the application deadline may declare an Intent to Pursue Pathways and will have an opportunity to apply or re-apply to the program after their first year at a partner community college.

    • College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Science (ACES) – The partnership provides guaranteed admission to students who complete prescribed Transfer Agreement Program at MCC, with the required GPA, and submits required application and supporting documentation.
  • University of Iowa - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    University of Iowa - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Students with an Associate in Arts degree from MCC, along with a minimum 60 semester hours of courses acceptable for transfer and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all graded arts and sciences courses acceptable for transfer, will be admitted to the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This does not apply to each major in the liberal arts and sciences. Some majors have specific course prerequisites, GPA, and competitive admission requirements. In addition, it does not include other colleges, including Education, Tippie College of Business, Engineering, Nursing, Carver College of Medicine, and Pharmacy.

  • University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

    The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Guaranteed Admission Agreement provides MCC students with the opportunity for guaranteed admission to the University and academic advisement from both MCC academic advisors and UWM transfer personnel.

  • University of Wisconsin - Parkside

    The University of Wisconsin - Parkside Guaranteed Admission Agreement provides opportunity for guaranteed admission to more than 35 undergraduate degree programs provided academic criteria is met. Advising from UW Parkside transfer staff creates a seamless and successful transition for transfer students. Students who are admitted through the Guaranteed Admission Agreement with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA are awarded a UW-Parkside non-resident scholarship.

  • University of Wisconsin – Platteville

    For students who complete MCC’s Associate in Engineering Science degree, the agreement with the University of Wisconsin Platteville (UWP) provides for guaranteed admission and articulated coursework with the following engineering programs: Civil, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, and Software Engineering.

  • University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

    The agreement provides MCC students with the opportunity for guaranteed admission to the University and academic advisement from both MCC academic advisors and UWW transfer personnel.

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McHenry County College Announces Doctor of Pharmacy Partnership with Concordia University-Wisconsin

MCC has announced a new Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) partnership with Concordia University–Wisconsin (CUW). The partnership allows students to earn their PharmD in just six years.