Transfer Applicants

Transfer Excellence, Merit, or Success Scholarship

• Complete your application to guarantee an academic scholarship worth at least $26,500
• Scholarships available for strong transfer students, highly encouraged to apply early for admission
• Amount is determined during the application review process and is an award of $26,500-$29,000 per academic year
• Limited to six semesters (three academic years) provided the minimum GPA requirement is maintained
• Fall 2025 classes start Wednesday, August 20
• Email or Call the Office of Admission TODAY to determine your eligibility

• 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.

Interested in applying to North Central? Our next traditional start term possibility, Fall 2025, begins Wednesday, August 20, 2025. For full admission, financial aid and registration consideration, there is a target date of August 5, 2025 for Fall semester file completion. If you cannot complete your file by this date, call our office at 630-637-5800 to discuss your situation. 

Congratulations on your admission to North Central College! We're excited for you to join our Cardinal family and want to support you in your transition. We created a full list of the steps involved in the transfer admission and financial aid processes to help make your transition to North Central as smooth as possible.