Empowering City College of Chicago Students Through Partnership with Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University and City Colleges of Chicago have joined forces to open doors for CCC students seeking admission to private colleges. This partnership offers a clear path for students to transition smoothly into a four-year institution.
Criteria for Guaranteed Admission
To qualify for guaranteed admission at Valparaiso University, City College of Chicago students need to meet specific requirements. A minimum GPA of 2.5 and completion of an associate’s degree in liberal arts, general studies, or applied science are necessary criteria.
Once these criteria are met, students are assured admission to Valparaiso University and will be granted junior status upon enrollment.
Scholarship Opportunities and Benefits
Valparaiso University offers various scholarship opportunities for City College students to ease their financial burden and support their academic journey. Some of the scholarships available include:
- Early Advising Support at Valparaiso University
- City College Beacon Scholarship ($5,000 per year for 2 years with a GPA of 3.0 or above)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship ($18,000-$25,000, starting GPA 2.8)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($4,000)
Additionally, City College students can pursue an MBA at Valparaiso University with a 30% tuition discount. These scholarship opportunities aim to make higher education more accessible and affordable for deserving students.
Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership, stating, “Chicago and Northwest Indiana will benefit greatly from the highly trained professionals and leaders this collaboration will produce.”
City College of Chicago President Juan Salgado emphasized the advantages of this transfer agreement, highlighting the personalized attention and world-class education students will receive at Valparaiso University.
