These guidelines are based on the most current information received, but can be subject to change by the transfer school. Therefore, any student planning to transfer should contact the transfer school about his/her program at College of DuPage. Transfer guides are available in both printed and website formats. Printed formats might not reflect the most current information. Please check the website at http://www.cod.edu/dept/regner/maintest.htm or contact the Counseling and Advising Service (SRC-2044) .
Transfer Information
Choice of Catalog/Transfer Students
Grading Policy
Dual Admissions
Agreement with College of DuPage
Open Houses
College of Business
College of
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Computer Science
Education
Course
Equivalencies
IAI Gen. Ed. Recommendations
College of Health and Human Sciences
| Office of Admissions |
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Quarter
to Semester Conversion Guide "HOW TO READ THIS TRANSFER GUIDE"
With the start of the Fall, 2005 term College of DuPage will switch from a quarter to semester system. All the transfer guides will contain both quarter and semester course articulation information to assist students and faculty advisors during this transition phase. Quarter term classes have three digit course numbers, while semester course have Bolded four digit course numbers: For example, ENGLI 101 is a quarter course and ENGLI 1101 is a semester course. In the transfer guides, articulation tables will show a number of course articulation arrangements, for example:
Speec 100, 1100 In the above case the Speech 100 course or 1100 can be used to meet a requirement. Engli 102 + 103, 1102 In above case, English 102 plus 103 or English 1102 can be used to meet the requirement. Math 115, 1115 and 116 and 117, 1116 This case describes two situations: 1.) Math 115 equals 1115 and Math 116 + 117 equals 1116 2.) Math 115 + 116 + 117 equals Math 1115 + 1116The transfer guides are a valuable tool to assist students and faculty advisors with the transfer process. Given the complex nature of the articulation process should you have any questions regarding course equivalencies contact the College Articulation Office at 630/942.2500.
Northern Illinois University is a Participant in the IAI (General Education Core Curriculum and/or the Illinois Baccalaureate Majors' Curricula).
There is transfer information covering a wide variety of topics in the "General Transfer Information" section of the Advising Handbook. The handbook is located in Counseling and Advising Services (SRC-2044) and may be useful to students.
Transfer students must have a GPA of at least C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) for all college work completed and be in good standing for admission to NIU. Some majors (see Limited Admissions programs in 2005-06 catalog, page 21) at Northern Illinois University require a GPA above the minimum required for admission to NIU. Applicants who have attempted up to and including 12 semester hours of credit are evaluated as freshmen for admission purposes and must meet the current freshman admission requirements.
To be admitted to NIU, COD students who have earned 60 or more transferable semester hours but not an A.A. or A.S. degree must:
1. Have a GPA of at least C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) from all colleges attended
2. Be in good academic standing at COD
College of DuPage students are advised to complete core courses (listed below) prior to enrolling at NIU.
1. Engli 101 and 102 and 103; 1101 and 1102
2. Speec 100, 1100
3. Choose from: Math 115, 1115 and 116 and 117,1116, 120,1220, 121, 1321 and 122, 1322,124,1533, 132, 1432, 134, 2134, 215, 2115, 231 and 232, 2231 (with at least a grade of "C")
Northern Illinois University has a policy which provides the same academic benefits to students who leave NIU in good standing, are on academic probation, or are on academic dismissal and reenter after earning an A.A. or A.S. degree, as given to A.A. or A.S. degree students who are new to NIU. This policy is limited to students who leave Northern Illinois University with fewer than 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of credit and who have completed no more than 80 semester hours (120 quarter hours), including NIU work and all transfer work at the time of reentry.
The policy mentioned above has commonly been referred to as the "60/80 rule." In addition to the current compact benefits (junior standing and general education satisfied) given all new students with an A.A. or A.S. degree, reentering students who meet the "60/80 rule" also start a new GPA at NIU unless the student requests otherwise.
Students who receive a "D" grade in English 1102 at College of DuPage may repeat English 1102. If the student receives a "C" grade or above after repeating the course, the higher grade is accepted and the student is not required to take the English Validation Examination at Northern Illinois University. Students who transfer with a "D" grade in English 1102 at COD are required to pass an English Validation Examination at NIU. Students will be required to pass the exam before they are allowed to register for their senior year.
NIU accepts a maximum of 99 quarter hours (66 semester hours) plus 6 quarter (4 semester hours) hours of physical education activity courses from COD.
Students must complete Northern Illinois University's general education requirements prior to graduation from NIU but not for admission. Students transferring without a degree should attempt to complete as many of NIU's general education requirements as possible while at COD.
Northern Illinois University has prepared an Articulation Handbook which provides supplemental information to the university's undergraduate catalog. The first six chapters cover general university policies. Each of the last six chapters (white pages) is devoted to one of NIU's undergraduate colleges and includes special information on Transfer Credit and General Education. It is strongly recommended that students consult the handbook while at College of DuPage. Copies of the Articulation Handbook are located in Counseling, Transfer and Advising Services and in the College and Career Information Center (CCIC) in the LRC.
Several NIU departments are limited in admission (e.g. Coms, Csci, El Ed, etc.) The requirements for these programs can be found in the Northern Illinois University Catalog (located in the back of the NIU articulation handbook) and in the departmental information provided in the "white pages" of the NIU Articulation Handbook.
The Art Department at Northern Illinois University reserves the right to require a portfolio review or examination to determine any student's placement and retention in a program or emphasis.
Transfer students planning to enroll in many teacher education program are required to take the Pre-Professional Skills Test or the Illinois Test of Basic Skills. Students majoring in Elementary Education must pass one of these tests prior to attending their first professional course in education. The tests cover reading, writing and mathematics. Students must have a minimum overall 2.5 GPA for admission to teacher education.
For acceptance as a major in any NIU music curriculum, a transfer student must perform a satisfactory audition in his or her major applied area.
Early Childhood Studies-04 Certification
with pre-school special education approval
Core
CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS (18QH)
Northern Illinois University College of DuPage
English 103 English 101 + 102, 1101
English 104 English 102+103, 1102
COMS 100 Sp 100, 1100
Math 201 Math 121+122, 1321, 1322
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/DISTRIBUTIVE STUDIES - (Minimum 29 hours)
HUMANITIES (9-12) At least one course taken in the college of LA&S and one course taken in the college of V&PA, with no more than 8 semester hours in any one department.
Liberal Arts & Science
Northern Illinois University College of DuPage
Hist 260 or 261 (3) 256 or 257, 1130 or 1140
Phil 231 (3) Philo 114, 1114
SCIENCE (7-11)
*You must complete BIOS 109 (3) *Choose at least one physical science course with a lab (6)
Northern Illinois University College of DuPage
BIOS 109
CHEM 110 + 111 + 210T + 212, 211T + 213 Chemi 111, 1211, 151+152, 1551
GEOG 101 + 102, 105 + 106
GEOL 120A Earth 101, 1101
PHYS 150A, 250A, 251A
Electives (3)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (6-9)
Northern Illinois University College of DuPage
FCNS 230 (3) ECEC 101, 1101
PSYC 102 (3) Psych 100, 1100
SOCI 260 (3)
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (3-6)
EPFE 201 (3)
Elective (3)
Choose one elective course from Humanities, Science, or Interdisciplinary
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO THE MAJOR (18)
COMD 220-Intro to Communicative Disorders (3)
ETT 402- Teaching & Learning with Technology (3)
FCNS 284 - Introduction to Family Relationships (3)
*TLEC 401 - Play Development of Young Child (3)
TLSE 240 - Introduction to Special Education (3)
LTLA 361 - Literature for the Young Child (3)
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION - 03 CERTIFICATION
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS (18 QH)
Northern Illinois University College of DuPage
ENGL 103 101+102, 1101
COMS 100 SP 100, 1100
ENGL 104 ENGL 102+103, 1102
MATH 201 MATH 121+122, 1321 + 1322
Distributive Studies Area Requirements (Minimum 29 semester hours)
Humanities & the Arts (13-18 QH)
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Northern Illinois University College of DuPage
HIST 260 (3) 256, 1130
HIST 261 (3) 257, 1140
Elective (3)
Science & Mathematics (11-17 QH)
Science (3)
Science w/lab (4)
Social Sciences (9-14 QH)
Northern Illinois University College of DuPage
PSYC 102 (3) PSYCH 100, 1100
Interdisciplinary Studies (5-9 QH)
EPFE 201 (3)
Additional program prerequisites:
Northern Illinois University College of DuPage
ETT 229 (5 QH) (Or pass competency examination
ARTE 383 or MUSC 373 (5 QH)
EPS 300 PSYCH 220, 2220
EPS 304
TLEE 282/EPS 282X (1)
TLSE 240 EDUC 201, 2201
KNPE 342
CHOICE
OF CATALOG/TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students may use the NIU catalog which was in effect when they became freshmen at their original school or any later NIU catalog, providing they were enrolled during catalog year of their choice, but they can not choose an NIU catalog which was in effect more than three years before their admission to NIU.
However, no student may graduate under a catalog more than five years old, unless specific permission is obtained from the major college in case where the major program in question is still available as an approved program of study.
"W" grades are not counted in NIU calculations of transfer G.P.A.. "I" grades are calculated as an "F" until the incomplete is changed to a letter grade. "R" grades will be used in place of the original grade as long as the original grade was a "D" or "F".
This dual admissions agreement is entered into by Northern Illinois University (NIU) and College of DuPage (COD) in order to create a smooth and seamless process by which COD students will be able to complete a baccalaureate degree at NIU.
Student Eligibility
Students may apply at any point during their attendance at COD; it is recommended that students apply for joint admission as early in their COD careers as possible.
Students must agree in writing to the exchange of academic, admission, and advising information between NIU and COD.
A student must meet all applicable admission requirements of both NIU and COD at the time of joint admission and must maintain a 2.00 GPA at COD and at NIU to remain eligible in the program.
This agreement stipulates admission to NIU, rather than to any particular college or major. Admission to a major requires approval on an official declaration of major form, a procedure necessary for all NIU students.
Students are subject to the same admission, matriculation, and degree requirements governing all other NIU and COD students.
Students' eligibility for continued study at either NIU or COD will be governed by each institution's policies on enrollment of probationary, dismissed, and reentering students.
Once a student is admitted to both COD and NIU, each institution will be able to maintain records on the student comparable to those for any student enrolled at COD or NIU.
At any time before the completion of a COD degree, a student may end the dual admissions agreement and transfer officially to NIU or any other institution of higher education under the usual procedures.
A student will be considered as "concurrently enrolled" if the student chooses to enroll at both NIU and at COD during the same semester/quarter or summer/quarter.
A student will be considered to be enrolled solely at NIU once the student has completed and been awarded an A.A. or A.S. degree at COD; after conversion of matriculation to NIU, the student's subsequent progress toward the bachelor's degree is governed solely by NIU academic standards.
Students interested in the dual agreement will need to complete separate admission applications for COD and NIU by contacting: Judy Pelletier, Coordinator of Advising and Transfer Services (630) 942-2523.
Campus tours are given during the year. Tours leave the Office of Admissions Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 12 noon on Saturdays (September through May). No appointment is necessary, but students are advised to call (815) 753-1000 to set up an appointment with an academic advisor in their major.
For further information, contact the Office of Admissions at (815) 753-0446 or toll free at (800) 892-3050.
Admission to NIU's College of Business is no longer limited. However, effective Fall, 1997, students who transfer as juniors (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) and who wish to enroll in UBUS 310 (the first junior level course in the College of Business) must complete the following prerequisite courses:
Accou 151 and 152* and 153*, 1140 and 1150 Buslw 205*, 2205 Econo 201 and 202, 2201 and 2202 Math 135*, 1635 Math 134 or 231 and 232, 2134 or 2231 Psych 100, 1100 Engli 102 and 103, 1102 Choose One Geog 100, 105, 120, 1100, 1105, 1120 Philo 114, 1114 Relig 155, 1155 Socio 100, 1100 Pols 203, 2203
| * "C" or better required in these courses. |
| "B" or better required in Accou 152, 1140 and 153, 1150 for ACCY majors. |
Once admitted to NIU, students will be placed directly into their business majors. Students who are undecided as to which business major they would like to pursue will be place into "Undeclared Business." Students should take as many of the lower division business core courses as possible prior to their transfer to NIU. The NIU College of Business advises students to complete their A. S. or A.A. before transferring.
All students must take UBUS 310 in the first semester in which they take 300-level course work in the College of Business. Students must earn a "C" of better in ACCY 206 (Accounting 151 + 152, 1140); ACCY 207 (Accounting 152 + 153, 1150); MGMT 217 (Buslw 205, 2205); and UBUS 223 (Math 135, 1635) prior to enrollment in UBUS 310. ECON 260T (Econ 202, 2202), ECON 261T (Econ 201, 2201), MATH 211 (Math 134, 2134 or 231 and 232, 2231) , PSYC 102 (Psych 100, 1100), and one from the group above. Junior standing is also a prerequisite for UBUS 310. UBUS 311 must be taken no later than the semester or term immediately following completion of UBUS 310.
The Northern Illinois University College of Engineering and Engineering Technology has a Information Guide for Transfer Engineering & Technology Students which is very valuable in identifying required engineering courses which can be completed at the community college level. Another resource is the Articulation Table for currently enrolled College of Engineering and Engineering Technology students. The NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology also makes available specific College of Dupage Transfer Guidelines for the B.S. degree.
The total number of students accepted into a Computer Science major at Northern Illinois University is limited by the available resources. A student admitted to NIU with the intention of majoring in computer science is not automatically accepted in the major. A formal application for admission into one of the three computer science emphases will be considered only after the following requirements are completed (no separate application is needed).
1. 45 quarter hours with a minimum 2.50 G.P.A.
2. Completion of the following COD courses:
a. Cis 211, 2411 and 212, 2412 or 241, 2541 or 255, 2480 or 100 and 110 and 221 b. English 101 and 102 and 103, 1101 and 1102 c. Math 215, 2115 or 124, 1533 and 134, 2134 or Math 231 and 232, 2231 and 233, 2232
Applicants must be admitted by the following deadlines in order to be considered for admission into a Computer Science major.
| SEMESTER | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| Fall | February 15 |
| Spring | October 1 |
| Summer | February 15 |
Admission to the Computer Science major is competitive and will be based primarily on the student's grades in the required courses and on the cumulative grade point average at NIU. All Computer Science majors must attend orientation (held in summer for fall admits and in November for spring admits).
The completion of as many of these courses as possible, prior to transferring to NIU, is recommended. Note: These general education requirements are based on the Northern Illinois University Undergraduate Catalog 1999-00 and are subject to change, as are the teacher certification requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education.
CORE - - 18 quarter hours. All of the following are required:
| Engli 101 Engli 102 1101 and 1102 Engli 103 |
| Speec 100, 1100 |
| Math 121, 1321 and 122, 1322 |
HUMANITIES - - 23 quarter hours (3 departments and in more than 1 college at NIU)
One of the following is required: Any English Literature course that is listed as "Humanities EL," or which has an IAI humanities code. Courses with specific NIU substitute should be approved by your advisor.
Required:
| Histo256, 1130 and 257, 1140 |
One of the following is required:
| Philo 140, 1150 |
| Art 214, 2214 |
| Geogr 105, 1105 |
| Anthr 130, 1130 |
| Histo 163, 2210, 205, 2205, 211, 2220, 212, 2230, 213, 2215 |
| Relig 155, 1155 |
| Humnt 105, 1105 |
History is considered Humanities at NIU. 10 quarter hours of course work listed as HUM EL.* in the Articulation Handbook.
Students planning to take ART 383, Teaching Art in the Elementary Schools and/or MUSC 270, Fundamentals, Principles and Practices in Elementary Music are advised to complete course work in the subject area(s) in one or more of the following categories in order to assure adequate background preparation for entry into the course(s):
Art - course work in History, Criticism and/or Studio Areas.
Music - course work in History, Theory and/or Performance.
SCIENCE - - 19 quarter hours of course work (1 with lab) listed as SCI.EL* in the Articulation Handbook including a minimum of one class in Physical Science (astronomy, chemistry, earth science, physics, geology, and physical geography) and a minimum of one class in Biological Science.
SOCIAL SCIENCE - - 15 quarter hours. All of the following are required:
| Pol S 101, 1101 |
| Psych 100, 1100 |
3 semester hours in LEFE 201 or ILAS 123 or ISDP 211 must be taken at NIU. However, Elementary Education majors may take EDUCA 100 to meet the Multicultural requirements at NIU. This applies only to first time new transfer students.
EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL
| Psych 220, 2220 |
| Psych 230, 2230 |
One of the following is required to meet the Health and Physical Development requirements (HPD):
| Psych 150, 1150, 270, 2270 |
| Phys Ed 251, 2251 |
Pre-clinical experience
Educa 101, 1101 (with documentation of appropriate elementary education school experience including lesson planning and delivery).
It is recommended that students complete the Illinois Certification Test of Basic Skills before transferring to NIU. Passing this test will allow students to be admitted to professional coursework and is part of the certification requirements for the state. Students may also take the Praxis 1/PPST test to be admitted to professional coursework but would still need to take the Illinois Certification Test of basic skills in order to be certified.
All students interested in elementary education will come into the program as declared majors. Continuation in the major will depend on admissibility to Teacher Education.
It is recommended that students complete their Children's Literature course at NIU as credit is not guaranteed from any transfer institution.
Elementary Education majors are required to complete an 18 hour area of additional study. Please consult your C.O.D. adviser for details.
*Students who complete an A.A. or A.S. degree, have additional flexibility in their choice of the optional humanities and science courses. Please consult your C.O.D. academic adviser.
Applicants must be admitted by the following deadlines to be considered for admission to Elementary Education. These deadlines are for completed applications. In other words, students must be admitted by these dates:
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE | |
| Fall | March 1 | |
| Spring | October 1 | |
| Summer | March 1 |
To visit the NIU Community College Relations website, click
here 
To see information regarding Transfer Credit and General
Education, click here 
To see information regarding Transfer Course Equivalencies,
click here
Listed below are Illinois Articulation Initiative links for General Education and Lower Division Major course recommendations between College of DuPage and NIU. It is extremely important to always check with your transfer school advisor regarding specific course selection and transfer issues.
| Manufacturing Technology/Machining A.A.S. Degree | |
| Art Education | Manufacturing Technology/Machining A.S. Degree |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
| Biological Sciences | Mass Communication - Radio/TV/Film |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
| Business | Mass Comm. - Journalism/News Edit/Photojournalism |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
| Clinical Lab Science A.A.S. Degree | Mathematics |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
| Clinical Lab Science A.A. or A.S. Degree | Music |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
| Computer Science - Information System Emphasis | Music Education |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations s | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
| Computer Science - Technical Emphasis | |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | |
| Criminal Justice |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | |
| Early Childhood Education | Psychology |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
| Elementary Education | Special Education |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
| Engineering | Speech Communication |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
| English | Theater Arts |
| Gen. Ed. Recommendations | Gen. Ed. Recommendations |
To visit Northern Illinois University, click here 
For information about transferring to Illinois colleges and
universities using the Illinois Articulation Initiative, click
here 
Date this page was last edited 06/07/06