Most students experience successful transfer to a baccalaureate school by following one of the approaches presented below. Of course, all students are encouraged to consult with a faculty or academic advisor to plan coursework that will best meet their 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 62 - 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?

If appropriate to your needs, you are encouraged to contact the Housing and Financial Aid offices at least a 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