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Transfer Applicants

Apply for Admission Transfer Resources Transfer from a Community College

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!

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Guaranteed $26,500

Transfer Excellence, Merit, or Success Scholarship

  • Complete your free application early to guarantee an academic scholarship worth at least $26,500 upon admission
  • Admission and scholarships determined by strength of academic history (2.5 transferable GPA preferred)
  • 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
  • Spring 2026 classes start Monday, January 5
  • Fall 2026 classes start Wednesday, August 19
  • Email or Call the Office of Admission TODAY to determine your eligibility
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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.

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How to Apply

Our next traditional state term possibility, Spring 2026, begins Monday, January 5, 2026. For full admission, financial aid and registration consideration, there is a target date of December 5, 2025 for Spring semester file completion. If you cannot complete your file by this date, call our office at 630-637-5800 to discuss your situation. You may also now apply for Fall 2026. We aim to have your admission decision within ten business days.

 

 

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Admitted Students

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.

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

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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!

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