You are encouraged to follow one of the three approaches below for successful transfer. Meet with a faculty or academic advisor to plan coursework and determine which approach will best meet your individual educational goals.

Approach 1:	Approach 2:	Approach 3:
Earn an Associate in Arts or Science or an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree at Black Hawk, requiring 61 - 64 semester hours.	Complete the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core (IAI GECC)before transferring, requiring 37- 41 semester hours*.	Select courses at Black Hawk that will help you satisfy general education requirements and major requirements at your transfer institution.

*Some institutions allow completion of the GECC after transfer.

Before selecting the approach that best meets your needs, consider these questions:

• How long do you plan to attend BHC?
• Do you wish to earn a degree from BHC?
• Have you determined a major, if so what is it?
• Have you selected a transfer institution?
• Do you have a date in mind that you wish to transfer?
• How will you finance your education?

You are encouraged to contact the Housing and Financial Aid offices at your transfer school at least one semester ahead of your term of entry to the transfer institution.

Additional Transfer Tips

Transfer Opportunities for Career Students:
IMPORTANT NOTE for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) career program degree or Associate in Liberal Studies (ALS) degree students: Some baccalaureate institutions accept these degrees for transfer. To ensure course transferability and to confirm the above degree options will best suit your educational goals, consult with a BHC advisor and the transfer institution of choice as early in your course selection process as possible.

For more information contact: Articulation Services