City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University Announce a guaranteed Admissions Agreement for Students

City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University Announce a guaranteed Admissions Agreement for Students

CHICAGO -- City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University announce they are entering into a guaranteed admissions agreement to support students transferring to the University to earn a four-year degree.

“I’m thrilled to be working alongside City Colleges of Chicago as we find new ways to help these brilliant students meet their academic goals,” said José D. Padilla, president of Valparaiso University. “Chicago and Northwest Indiana will benefit immensely from the trained professionals and leaders that this partnership will produce.”

“Valparaiso University is a place where our students can uncover their passion and learn,” said Chancellor Juan Salgado, City Colleges of Chicago. “Class sizes are small so our students will get the individualized attention they need as well as receive a world class education. I’m thankful for this transfer agreement because it will save our students time and money, and help them soar.”

To qualify for guaranteed admission, City Colleges of Chicago students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and complete an Associate in Arts, an Associate in General Studies, or an Associate in Applied Science. When meeting the criteria, students will be guaranteed admission to the University and receive a junior standing. Students must also maintain a 2.5 GPA to enter the program and remain eligible. The transfer agreement will also support students with the following:

Early advising support from Valparaiso University

Honors participation available for students with 3.5 GPA

Scholarships

City Colleges Beacon Scholarship ($5,000 per year for 2 years 3.0 GPA and above)

Transfer Merit Scholarship ($18,000-$25,000, starting at 2.8 GPA)

Phi Theta Kappa ($4,000; cannot be combined with degree completion scholarship)

Associate Degree Completion Scholarship ($4,000; cannot be combined with Phi Theta Kappa scholarship)

City Colleges students who choose to also pursue their MBA at Valparaiso University will receive a discount of 30 percent off tuition.

This agreement is part of Valparaiso University’s dedication to creating new pathways to higher education for students of diverse backgrounds to help them learn and thrive, two cornerstone ideas of the University’s five-year plan: Uplift Valpo, Our Beacon for the Journey Forward. To learn more about the opportunities and benefits that come with a Valpo education, visit valpo.edu.

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity—empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. To learn more about City Colleges of Chicago visit ccc.edu or call 773-COLLEGE (773-265-5343).

Valparaiso University is an independent, Doctoral/Professional University with a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum in Valparaiso, Indiana. Nearly 3,000 students and 250 full-time faculty comprise a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom and faith. Valpo is nationally recognized for the quality and innovative character of its academic programs. Valparaiso University offers more than 70 undergraduate programs through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing and Health Professions and Christ College — The Honors College. Valpo also has more than 20 degree and certificate programs in its Graduate School and Continuing Education.


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