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DECATUR, Ill. – In a  between  and , LLCC graduates can be automatically accepted to �ǿ����޴�ý and complete their bachelor’s degree in two years with full-time enrollment, providing a seamless transfer experience for students. 

LLCC students who wish to transfer to �ǿ����޴�ý will be provided with a plan of study, as well as automatic acceptance into a �ǿ����޴�ý baccalaureate degree program upon successful completion of an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), Associate in Engineering Science (AES), or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) with a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

“This transfer agreement underscores our shared commitment to student achievement and academic excellence. We are excited to welcome Lincoln Land Community College graduates to �ǿ����޴�ý University and support them in reaching their educational and career aspirations,” �ǿ����޴�ý President Dr. Jim Reynolds said. “By partnering with LLCC, we aim to provide a clear, streamlined path for transfer students, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way as they pursue their bachelor’s degree.”

Upon successful completion of an AA, AS, AFA, or AES degree and the appropriate relevant coursework from LLCC transfer students with a 2.0 cumulative GPA can complete the following programs in two years (four semesters) at �ǿ����޴�ý: 

Accounting, Art, Agribusiness, Applied Statistics, Arts Technology, Art Therapy, Arts Administration, Athletic Training (3+2), Biochemistry, Biology, Business Communication, Chemistry, Commercial Music, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Elementary Education, Engineering Science, English Studies, English Education, English Writing, Environmental Studies, Exercise Science, Finance, History, Graphic Design, Management, Management Info Systems, Mathematics, Multimedia Communication, Music (requires audition), Music Business, Organizational Leadership, Physical Education, Political Science, Sociology, Sport & Recreation Management, and Theatre.  

“With this agreement, students have an opportunity to start here at LLCC and earn an associate degree with us, while also having a four-year plan and automatic acceptance into �ǿ����޴�ý to earn a bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. Charlotte Warren, LLCC President. “LLCC is committed to our community and our students’ success, providing clear paths for transfer as students continue their academic journey and providing opportunities to study, grow and contribute to a vibrant economy.”

Lincoln Land Community College students transferring to �ǿ����޴�ý with a completed AA, AS, AFA, AES, or AAS degree will have satisfied 100% of their University Studies requirements and can complete their �ǿ����޴�ý bachelor’s degree in two years, provided they are enrolled full-time (12-18 credits per semester). 

Students who have successfully met the LLCC Honors Program requirements are guaranteed automatic acceptance into the James �ǿ����޴�ý Honors Scholars Program upon application. This agreement is effective for the 2024-25 academic year.

“Our collaboration provides a well-defined pathway for students to achieve their academic and career goals, fostering success through a seamless transition,” �ǿ����޴�ý Provost Mary Black said. “We look forward to building on this partnership with LLCC, offering students an affordable, efficient, and rewarding pathway to earning a degree from �ǿ����޴�ý.”

Lincoln Land Community College students can also take advantage of the �ǿ����޴�ý Tuition Promise and Big Blue Pledge: Illinois Free Tuition Program, which began in the fall of 2024. The �ǿ����޴�ý Tuition Promise provides a reduced tuition rate of $26,000 for all full-time traditional undergraduate students. Students can then anticipate an annual inflationary tuition rate increase of less than 4% (at $1,000) each year in the future.  

The Big Blue Pledge: Illinois Free Tuition Program represents an investment in Illinois students who may lack the financial options necessary to pursue a private college education and will cover 100% of their undergraduate tuition with �ǿ����޴�ý grants and scholarships, filling the gap after available state and federal grants. 

To qualify for the Big Blue Pledge, students must:

- submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

- be an Illinois resident (as determined by the FAFSA); 

- be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant; and 

- be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) as a traditional undergraduate student at �ǿ����޴�ý.

For more information on the �ǿ����޴�ý programs available to LLCC transfer students and a complete list of the specific program and course articulation details, visit .