Admissions

1. Apply – Complete the Admissions Application. 
2. Log into my.ccc.edu - Once you apply, within 30-90 minutes you will receive an email from AccountManagement@ccc.edu with your CCC login credentials. After you receive that email please log-in to my.ccc.edu with your CCC information. 

    

3. ​Verify Academic Placement – You can verify your academic placement level by taking a test, or by presenting a college transcript or official ACT/SAT or AP scores to your Truman Admissions Specialist.  
   • Placement Tests- A placement in Math and/or English must be completed. Once you are able to access the student portal you can take the Math placement test. The Math can be taken up to 5 times a calendar year. The English placement test can be taken once a calendar year at our Testing Center. Since the test(s) are very important we recommend you review our placement test website, where you can review our placement test preparation materials             
   • Previous College Credit – Students with a grade of "C" or better in equivalent college-level English and/or Math courses may be exempt from the placement test(s). Students must show proof with an accredited college transcript.

   • ACT/SAT or AP Scores– Students with valid ACT scores (21 in math and/or English), SAT scores (540 in English and 530 in Math) or AP test scores (3 or higher) may be exempt from the tests. ACT/SAT scores are valid for 4 years. 

                                                       
4. Attend Orientation – We strongly encourage you to complete the New Student Orientation. Our orientation is now offered virtually via Brightspace and In-person. Book an appointment now through Navigate !! 

KEY APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES                                                          

City Colleges of Chicago is now accepting applications. The Admissions Application Calendar shows key dates for credit students during the 2023-2024 year. Please visit the Admissions Office at the college of your choice or call 773-COLLEGE for more information.      

TRANSCRIPT CREDIT PROCEDURES
Students submitting transcripts from colleges or universities can submit official transcripts to the Registrar’s Office where the student intends to register and/or request a transcript evaluation to receive transfer credit.  We strongly encourage requesting official transcripts to be sent electronically. Please note, official transcripts are required to receive transfer credit.  Students transferring credit to City Colleges of Chicago are required to submit official college transcripts reflecting all college credits earned at other regionally accredited institutions previously attended.  Please email your college Registrar’s Office​ with any questions.   

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