Transfer Applicants

Apply for Admission Transfer Resources Community College Partnerships

Transfer & Find your path

Whether you’re transferring from a two-year school or another four-year college or university, at North Central College you’ll find a supportive community where everyone shares an interest in your success. It’s a place where you have the chance to grow, learn and put your classroom learning into real-life action.

Fast Track Transfer. Because you were never meant to wait.

Our Fast Track Transfer program is designed to help transfer students get admitted and receive financial aid offers faster, helping you start your Cardinal journey sooner. No official transcripts needed to apply!

Get Started

How to Apply

Complete your free North Central application or Common Application
Send your unofficial or official transcripts from all institutions attended
- If sending official transcripts, please send to the Office of Admission. We accept sealed paper transcripts, as well as electronic transcripts sent directly through Parchment, National Clearinghouse, and Joint Services Transcripts.
Fall 2026 classes start Monday, August 24, 2026
Spring 2027 classes start Monday, January 11, 2027
Email or call the Office of Admission at (630) 637-5800 today to determine your eligibility and next steps!

Learn more

Admission Requirements

To be competitive for admission, a 2.5 transferable grade-point average is preferred.
If you have not earned 24 transferable semester hours, your high school transcript will also be required (ACT/SAT scores optional).
You must not have been dismissed for any reason from your last institution attended.

Guaranteed $26,500

All admitted students enrolling full-time are guaranteed an academic scholarship ranging from $26,500-$29,000 per academic year
Scholarships determined by the strength of your academic history (2.5 transferable GPA preferred)
Limited to six semesters (three academic years) provided the minimum GPA requirement is maintained

Learn About Financial Aid

Explore Various Opportunities

A wide array of majors, minors and programs.
More than 100 student clubs and organizations for you to make friends, explore interests and develop leadership skills.
NCAA Division III varsity athletics, complemented by robust intramural and wellness programs.
A great location in downtown Naperville, Illinois, with a hometown feel, trendy dining and shopping, plus easy access to Chicago via the Metra station a few blocks from campus.

Meet your Counselor

Additional Resources

Visit Campus

Transfer Scholarships

Community College Partners

Admitted Students

Follow us on Social Media!

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and X, and stay up to date with all our other social media connections around campus.

Facebook

Instagram

Check out our other channels

Contact us

Ready to transfer and become a Cardinal? We're excited you're considering joining us here at North Central! If you have any questions or want more detailed information, don't hesitate to contact us and we can arrange a personalized visit to campus!

transfer admission counselor and student

Pay Your Deposit