Transfer Partnership With Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

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  • Thursday February 25

    Noon - 5PM

    Join us on a trip to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University in Decatur Illinois and learn about transfer opportunities and becoming part of the Big Blue. Bring your transcript for articulation.

    • Tour campus
    • Meet with the Registrar and Transfer Coordinator
    • Talk to current students
    • Financial aid meetings for those interested

    Additional Opportunities: Stay to see the School of Theater & Dance Main Stage production of Clybourne Park at 7:30PM with complementary tickets.

  • ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University is pleased to announce a new transfer partnership with Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC), benefiting students from the following IECC institutions:

    • Frontier Community College of Fairfield
    • Lincoln Trail College of Robinson
    • Olney Central College of Olney
    • Wabash Valley College of Mount Carmel

  • This partnership between ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ and IECC institutions will provide students with a seamless transfer experience. Students who have successfully completed an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at an IECC institution will be automatically accepted into a ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ baccalaureate degree program and provided a plan of study that will enable them to complete their ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ degree in two years.

  • 2 Years ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Bachelor's Degree Completion
    100% University Studies Requirement Met

  • How does this new partnership benefit IECC transfer students?

    • IECC students transferring to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ with a completed AA or AS will have completed 100% of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½â€™s University Studies requirements.
    • Students who transfer with completed associate’s degrees will be able to complete their ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ bachelor’s degree in two years, provided they are enrolled full time (12-18 credits per semester).
    • Students who have successfully met the requirements of the honors program at an IECC institution are guaranteed automatic acceptance into the James ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Honors Scholars Program upon application.
    • This agreement is effective beginning the 2024-25 academic year.

    Upon successful completion of an AA or AS with a 2.0 cumulative GPA, transfer students can successfully complete the following programs in two years (four semesters):

  • General Program Articulation

    After completing an AA or AS at an IECC institution, transfer students can complete the following ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University bachelor’s degree programs in two years (four semesters) with full-time enrollment of at least 15 credits per semester, regardless of specific prior coursework through IECC:

  • ArtArt Therapy
    Arts AdministrationBusiness Communication
    CommunicationCriminal Justice
    Elementary EducationEnglish Studies
    English WritingEnvironmental Studies
    HistoryMultimedia Communication
    Music (requires audition)Organizational Leadership
    Political ScienceSociology
    Sport & Recreation ManagementTheatre

  • Specific Program Articulation

    Associate in Arts or Associate in Science

    Transfer students can complete the following ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University bachelor’s degree programs in two years (four semesters) with full-time enrollment of at least 15 credits per semester, presuming the required courses are completed as part of the AA or AS. Students should discuss their transfer plans with the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University Transfer Coordinator as early in their academic career as possible regarding required courses for their intended major. Students who have not completed required courses will still be admitted, but may require additional semesters to complete their programs of study.

  • ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Program
    Accounting (B.S.)
    Agribusiness (B.S.)

    Arts Technology (B.S.) with one of the following concentrations:

    Applied Statistics (B.S.)
    Biology (B.S.)
    Chemistry (B.S.)
    Computer Science (B.S.)
    Cybersecurity (B.S.)
    Digital Marketing (B.S.)
    Engineering Science (B.S.)
    English Education (B.A.)
    Exercise Science (B.S.)
    Exercise Science — MSAT (B.S.)
    Finance (B.S.)
    Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
    Management (B.S.)
    Management Information Systems (B.S.)
    Mathematics (B.S.)
    Music Business (B.A. or B.S.)
    Physical Education (B.S.)

  • Do you wish to transfer but don’t yet have an associate’s degree? Talk to your Student Success Coach about reverse transfer opportunities that may allow you to transfer ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ credits to earn an associate’s degree.