NEIU and CLC Guaranteed and Dual Admission

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Northeastern has signed agreements with the College of Lake County, which allow for admission to both the community college and Northeastern while enrolled at the community college.

The objective of the program is to engage transfer students as early as possible to better prepare for the transition to the University. Students are encouraged to complete their Associate's degree at the College of Lake County prior to transferring to Northeastern Illinois University.

Under the agreement, students have full access to Northestern’s offices of Enrollment Services, Academic Advising, Library, and Financial Aid while enrolled at the community college. Students must maintain continuous full-time or part-time enrollment in the community college with a 2.0 grade point average to remain eligible for the dual admission program.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Fall - August 1
Spring - December 1
Summer - May 1

Your application must be submitted and all college/university transcripts, as well as any other required documents must be received by the deadlines.

NAME AND IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Legal First Name

Would you like to provide a preferred first name, if different than your legal first name?

Yes

Preferred Last Name (must be different than your legal first name)

Middle Name

Legal Last Name

Do you have a previous last name or maiden name?

Yes

Previous Last or Maiden Name
(This will help in matching transcripts or other documents that have your previous or maiden name. If you have more than one previous name, use a comma to separate each name (example: Smith, Murphy)

Social Security Number (Please enter all 9 digits without dashes)

Why do we ask for your Social Security Number (SSN)? Providing your SSN is not required. Your SSN is requested pursuant to Public Law 93-579 for the University's system of student records, as well as for compliance with federal and state reporting requirements. A SSN is required if you are applying for financial aid but is not required for admission to the University. Supplying your SSN ensures that you will be able to claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit, if you are eligible, on your federal tax return.

Birthdate

Sex Assigned at Birth

Do you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (GLBTQ)? (optional)

Yes

Gender Identity (optional)

Personal Pronouns (optional)

ADDRESS

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email Address

Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Would you like to receive text messages regarding your application and admission?

Prospective students may opt in to receive SMS messages by submitting a form to request information, register for an event, or apply for admission. Consent to receive SMS messages is optional and not a condition of admission or event participation. Message frequency may vary.

Would you like to receive text messages regarding your application and admission?

Yes

ADMISSION INFORMATION

Select the semester and year you plan to attend:

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Intended Major

CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION

Are you a citizen of the United States of America (required)

Yes

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Select your status (required)

Select your current visa or visa you are applying for (required)

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RACE AND ETHNICITY

Please select your ethnicity:

Hispanic

Non-Hispanic

Please select your race:

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

White

MILITARY AFFILIATION

Do you have a military affiliation?

Yes

What is your military affiliation?

Active Duty

Dependent

Spouse/Partner

Veteran

PARENT EDUCATION / FIRST GENERATION

Have either of your parent(s)/guardian(s) completed a bachelor's or higher?

Yes

Illinois In-State Tuition Assessment

You may be eligible for in-state tuition rates under Illinois Public Act 103-0876, which allows qualifying students who attended and graduated from Illinois schools to be assessed tuition at the in-state rate, regardless of immigration status. Please confirm the following. This information is collected solely to determine your tuition eligibility and is protected under FERPA. It has no impact on your admissions decision.

To be assessed in-state tuition rates under Illinois Public Act 103-0876, you must meet all requirements under one of the two pathways below. Select the pathway that best applies to you.

If you will be a new first-time freshman, select Pathway 1.

If you are a transfer, readmit, second bachelor's, graduate, or student-at-large, you may pick Pathway 1 OR Pathway 2, whichever best fits your situation.

Pathway 1 — High School Track

All four items must be verified:

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Illinois high school attendance — minimum 2 years

You attended a public or private Illinois high school for at least 2 years prior to enrolling at NEIU.

Verified via: official transcript, school records

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Illinois high school diploma or GED equivalent

You graduated (or will graduate) from an Illinois public or private high school, or received an Illinois GED equivalent.

Verified via: diploma, transcript showing graduation, GED certificate

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Illinois residency during high school — no out-of-state residency established

You resided in Illinois while attending that high school, and have not established residency in another state prior to enrolling at NEIU.

Verified via: address history on application

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Sworn affirmation

If not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you affirm that you will apply for permanent residency at the earliest eligible opportunity.

Verified via: electronic signed affirmation on this form below.

Pathway 2 — Community College Bridge Track

All four items must be verified:

✓

Illinois school attendance — at least 2 years at one institution, 3 years cumulative

You attended an Illinois high school, an Illinois community college, or a combination of both for at least 2 years at one institution type, with a cumulative total of at least 3 years, prior to enrolling at NEIU.

Verified via: high school transcript, community college transcript

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Illinois high school diploma or GED AND associate degree or 60 transferable credit hours

You hold an Illinois high school diploma or GED equivalent and, at time of enrollment, have either:

an associate degree from an Illinois community college, or
at least 60 graded, transferable credit hours from an Illinois community college.

Verified via: diploma or GED certificate, community college transcript

✓

Illinois residency during schooling — no out-of-state residency established

You resided in Illinois while attending those institutions, and have not established residency in another state prior to enrolling at NEIU.

Verified via: address history on application

✓

Sworn affirmation

If not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you affirm that you will apply for permanent residency at the earliest eligible opportunity.

Verified via: electronic signed affirmation on this form below.

Select the pathway that best fits you:

Do not meet criteria/Prefer not to respond

Pathway 1 (High school track)

Pathway 2 (Community college bridge)

School Pathway 1 (High School) Criteria
Select all that apply to you.

(1) I agree to swear and affirm that I will file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States at the earliest opportunity I am eligible to do so, if I am not already a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

(2) I attended a public or private high school in Illinois for at least 2 years before enrolling at NEIU.

(3) I attended that high school while residing in Illinois, and I have not established residency outside of Illinois before enrolling at NEIU.

(4) I graduated (or will graduate) from a public or private high school in Illinois, or received the equivalent of a high school diploma (such as a GED) in Illinois.

School Pathway 2 (Community College) Criteria
Select all that apply to you.

(2) At time of enrollment at NEIU, I have graduated from an Illinois high school (or hold an Illinois GED equivalent) and I have either earned an associate degree from an Illinois community college or completed at least 60 graded, transferable credit hours

(3) I attended an Illinois public or private high school, an Illinois public community college, or a combination of both for at least 2 years, with a cumulative total of at least 3 years, before enrolling at NEIU.

(4) I attended those institutions while residing in Illinois, and I have not established residency outside of Illinois before enrolling at NEIU.

Student Electronic Signature/Affirmation

Enter your full legal name here to indicate the information provide above is accurate:

Enter your Academic History Information Below

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School Name

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Graduation Date

YOUR COLLEGE INFORMATION

Click Add a College/University below to begin entering your college(s) attended.

College/University #1

School Name

School Country

Start Date

End Date

Degree

Date of Degree

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College/University #2

School Name

School Country

Start Date

End Date

Degree

Date of Degree

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College/University #3

School Name

School Country

Start Date

End Date

Degree

Date of Degree

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Credit Earned

Have you earned at least 24 or more college/university credits (from all colleges/universities attended)? Earned hours are courses you've completed and have received grades for. Do not count courses you are currently registered for or in progress.

I have earned 24 or more college credits

I have earned less than 24 college credits

FERPA STATEMENT

Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, updated February 2009, I understand that my educational records cannot be released without my written permission. I authorize the release of my academic records from Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) to the College of Lake County (CLC), and the release of any additional academic records from CLC to NEIU, in order to share student data information between the two institutions without the violation of FERPA. I also authorize Northeastern Illinois University to order transcripts from the College of Lake County to facilitate the Dual and Guaranteed Admission process. I understand that I have the right to rescind this release agreement of my academic records at any time by notifying the University Registrar, at Northeastern Illinois University, in writing. My signature indicates that I have read and agree with the above statement.

I understand the FERPA statement and agree to my student records being shared between NEIU and my partner school for the purposes of advising and verifying eligibility for the Guaranteed and Dual Admission program.

Yes, I agree to the FERPA statement

No, I do not agree to the FERPA statement

ADMISSION APPLICATION CERTIFICATION

I understand that withholding information requested on this application, including attendance at any other institution, or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission to Northeastern Illinois University and subject to dismissal if already admitted. I have read and understand all instructions and information on the application. By my electronic signature below, I certify that the statements I have made on this application are correct and complete.

Applicant Signature

Signature Date

COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

College of Lake County Transcripts

Select this checkbox if you'd like NEIU to get your College of Lake County transcript and pay the fee for you.

To confirm and give NEIU permission to retrieve your CLC transcript on your behalf, please type your name again and provide either your CLC student ID OR the last 4 digits of your SSN, which is required by the CLC transcript fulfillment office.

Select your method method of verification:

CLC Student ID Number

Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

Enter your CLC Student ID Number Below

Enter the last 4 digits of you Social Security Number below:

My electronic signature below confirms that NEIU may request my CLC transcript on my behalf.