Transfer Students
You're ready to continue your college education – and we're ready for you!
The NIU College of Education will work closely with you toward a seamless transfer into your program, keeping you on track to your bachelor's degree and the career that awaits. We are here to help you understand what courses you should take now for your NIU major and to make sure you get the credits you've already earned.
We are focused on your future.
2+2 Agreements
Please fill out our 2+2 interest form and we’ll send you information related to your next steps. You can also reach out to your community college advisor and ask about the 2+2 agreements between your community college and the NIU College of Education. These agreements outline the courses you should take at your community college for a seamless transition to finish your bachelor's degree at NIU.
- Kinesiology
- Sport Management
College of DuPage
- Applied Management - Instructional Technology, Training and Evaluation
- Elementary Education - Bilingual/ESL Emphasis
- Elementary Education - Special Education Emphasis
- Kinesiology
- Physical Education
- Sport Management
College of Lake County
- Applied Management - Instructional Technology, Training and Evaluation
- Kinesiology
Elgin Community College
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education - Bilingual/ESL Emphasis
- Special Education
Kishwaukee College
- Elementary Education - Bilingual/ESL Emphasis
- Elementary Education – 2 Degrees in 3 Years (local high schools to KC to NIU)
Rock Valley College
- Elementary Education - Bilingual/ESL Emphasis
- Kinesiology
- Middle Level Teaching and Learning
Waubonsee Community College
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education - Bilingual/ESL Emphasis
- Kinesiology
- Physical Education
- Special Education
- Sport Management
Attention Elgin Community College Students
Earn your Northern Illinois University Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education degree – without leaving ECC!
Our PLEDGE (Partnering to Lead and Empower District-Grown Educators) program allows you to complete at ECC the same teacher-licensure program offered in DeKalb on NIU's main campus. All student-teaching and clinicals will be completed in local districts.
Please fill out our PLEDGE interest form and we’ll send you more information about this amazing opportunity.
Will My Credits Transfer?
Explore how your courses will transfer to NIU and what courses you should be taking for your intended major using our Transfer Course Equivalencies and Major Guides website.
Ready to Transfer?
Visit our Transfer Admissions site for your next steps.
Contact Us
College of Education
Office for Student Success
Gabel Hall 138
815-753-8352
coestudentsuccess@niu.edu
Hours
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
