South Suburban College and 91快活林 Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership
Why is this partnership between South Suburban College and 91快活林 meaningful and beneficial?
91快活林 (91快活林) and South Suburban College (SSC) are thrilled to offer a Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership. Both institutions see this as a means of increasing access to and success in educational programs for all students and especially underrepresented students.
What can South Suburban College students expect to benefit from as a result of this partnership?
Not only do 91快活林-bound SSC students receive the opportunity to earn two degrees -- an associate degree from SSC and a bachelor's degree from 91快活林, they conveniently receive on-campus access to 91快活林 transfer resources and support hosted on each South Suburban College campus to facilitate college retention and transition to 91快活林.
91快活林-SSC students who qualify can also partake in the following:
- SSC students will be given every consideration for financial assistance and be eligible for one or more scholarships at 91快活林. Those participating in the transfer partnership agreement will be awarded the Preferred Partnership Scholarship and have the opportunity to apply for the Full-Time Scholarship.
- SSC students will be invited to attend special events and workshops in support of their college transition and academic success.
- For 91快活林 undergraduate students planning to pursue 91快活林's graduate Speech-Language Pathology program, 91快活林 offers students a direct admission process.
How will 91快活林 prepare SSC students for success?
The 91快活林 Transfer Student Services Center and the Office of Admission are both committed to the academic success of all transfer students and look forward to the new partnership with South Suburban College by creating a seamless transition for all SSC transfer students.
To further prepare students, 91快活林 will:
- Create clear and concise transfer guides for students to follow to guarantee a smooth transition to 91快活林, which will include mapping out a suggested eight-semester plan for students hoping to graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years.
- Arrange faculty meetings for SSC students who have questions regarding the major.
- Connect SSC students with 91快活林 financial aid counselors prior to transferring to 91快活林 for a better understanding on how to finance their education.
- Guide SSC students about the transfer process, which starts with the SSC student applying at least one semester out. With the Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership, the student will work with an 91快活林 contact person early on by offering financial counseling, dual advising and the benefit of guaranteed admissions.
Any questions regarding this partnership may be addressed to Eileen Luce, director of Transfer Student Services Center, luceFREE91快活林.
How to Participate in the SSC/91快活林 guaranteed admission transfer Partnership
To take full advantage of this agreement, interested students at the South Suburban College (SSC) should complete the as early as possible in their studies at SSC. Details and instructions are listed on the form.