Transfer Colleges
Know where you want to go? SCC can get you there.
SCC maintains transfer partnership agreements with colleges and universities across the Midwest. Got your eye set on a particular college? Chances are, SCC can help you get there.
Iowa Regent University transfer programs
Many students in the area choose one of Iowa's state universities. All Iowa community colleges maintain convenient transfer options to make earning your bachelor's as seamless as possible.
Iowa State University is teamed up with Iowa community colleges to offer the Admissions Partnership Program (APP) to students who are in an Iowa community college and are transferring to ISU. Whether you are a prospective or current APP student, this program makes transitioning as easy as possible.
Admissions Partnership Program
Many students start at SCC and transfer to the University of Iowa as part of the 2+2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan. 2+2 allows you to complete a two-year degree at SCC, then earn a bachelor’s from the University of Iowa in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in just two additional years. Students receive personal guidance and advising from SCC and the University of Iowa, to help stay on track and meet their educational goals.
University of Iowa 2+2 Program
The Transfer Connection program is a coordinated plan between UNI and SCC. Students can easily transition from SCC to UNI. One of the benefits of the program is the individualized attention students receive from UNI’s Transfer Connection Coordinator and an academic advisor in their intended major. Receive guidance on course selection, degree progress and get connected to various campus resources.
Transfer ConnectionMore college and university transfer partners
SCC maintains partnerships with these colleges and universities so our you can easily transfer to complete a bachelor's degree at your college of choice.
Don't see your college listed?
No problem. Students who complete an associate of arts or associate of science degree will likely be able to transfer most, if not all, credits. Talk to our admissions office for details.
An affiliation agreement between Southeastern Community College and Allen College facilitates seamless transfer of students to Allen College. Students seeking admission to other Allen College programs may also complete some or all of the general education coursework at Southeastern Community College. Communication with admissions, administration, faculty and staff from each college is ongoing to better serve students.
Health programs transfer equivalency guide
Waterloo, IA
A student who has earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and/or Associate
of Applied Science degree with a minimum of 56 credit hours from SCC will be accepted
as a transfer student with junior class standing at BVU.
A student with an Associate of Arts Degree from SCC will be considered to have met
the general education requirements for BVU. Students will be required to complete
the Transfer Seminar (1 credit hour) and Interdisciplinary Studies requirement (3
credit hours) at BVU.
Programs include:
- Accounting
- Agricultural Business
- Business - Management Concentration
- Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Education Pre-K and Kindergarten Endorsement
- Education Reading Endorsement
- Education Special Education Endorsement
- Education Social Science Endorsement
- Education MIddle School Endorsement
- English Education
- Health Services Leadership
- History
- HIstory Education
Storm Lake, online
SCC students maintaining continuous enrollment will be afforded the same treatment and protection as CMU native students. Criteria for acceptance into CMU will be the same for the transfer as for native students.
Associate degree to Bachelor transfer program
Fayette, MO
Clark University accepts AA/AS degrees for its general education curriculum with a slight exception for 4 credits. Upon receiving an AA/AS degree, students are awarded 64 credits. The university provides multiple majors that facilitate a 2+2 timeline for students holding an AA/AS degree.
Additionally, transfer scholarships and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships (equal to 50% of tuition) are available. There's an option for reverse transfer within one year, allowing students to receive AA/AS benefits if they transfer before completing their degree, based on their major advantage.
Programs include:
- Business
- Chemistry
- Elementary Education
- English
- History
- Math
- Psychology
- Secondary Education
Dubuque, IA
An articulation agreement makes it easier for students to transfer classes from one college to another to complete a bachelor's degree. A formal agreement ensures that coursework completed at Southeastern Community College will transfer to Culver Stockton College.
Programs include:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer and Data Science
- Education
- English
- History
- Marketing
- Math
- Nursing
- Sport Management
Canton, MO
Students may transfer up to 94 academic semester credit hours.
A maximum of 66 semester hours of credit may be transferred from two-year institutions.
Up to 16 credit hours of career- or vocational-technical courses may be accepted at
the discretion of the assistant or associate dean of the Drake college or school in
which you want to enroll. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed while in
residence at Drake.
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Fine Arts
- History
- Physics
- Psychology
Des Moines, IA
For over 40 years, GCU's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has had a tradition of preparing students to fill evolving healthcare roles as qualified professionals in direct care, management, health education and administration.
Online
No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an AA or AAS from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Criminal Justice
- Elementary Education
- English
- Math
- Psychology
- Sociology
Des Moines, IA
Mount Mercy agrees to accept up to 63 credit hours from the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees from SCC for all SCC transfers into Mount Mercy.
Students who transfer to Mount Mercy with an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from SCC will have all Mount Mercy Core Curriculum requirements waived except the Mercy Capstone (1 credit hours) and one course in the Ultimate Questions domain (Religion and Philosophy). These two requirements must be taken at Mount Mercy.
- Applied Management
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Elementary Education
- Health Care Leadership
- Rn to BSN
SCC-MMU 2+2 Teaching Program
With MMU's Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program, students can transfer seamlessly to MMU once completing SCC's 2-year transfer degree.
Highlights include:
- Earn your bachelor’s degree in two years
- Take MMU classes face-to-face at SCC West Burlington
- Learn from local education professionals
- Enjoy hands-on learning at local schools and childcare centers
- Choose from multiple endorsements–
- Early Childhood Education
- Reading
- Special Education
RN-BSN Program
Licensed registered nurses can complete their bachelor’s in nursing in as few as 18 months. MMU's flexible RN-BSN program keeps your busy lifestyle in mind, allowing you to learn either on campus or online.
SCC West Burlington Admissions Office
Call: (319) 208-5155
Text: (319) 250-7144
admissionswb@scciowa.edu
Mount Mercy University
Call: (319) 363-1323 ext. 8888
jrasmussen@mtmercy.edu
Cedar Rapids, IA
Combined with other prior learning, your associate degree credits may cover up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Psychology in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Online
Guaranteed admission to St. Ambrose University to complete a bachelor's degree.
Upon completion of an associate degree (AA, AS), students will be accepted at junior status. A maximum of 64 credits will be applied to the baccalaureate degree. Developmental courses and courses not deemed transferable are not included.
- Biology
- Communication
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- English
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Sociology
Davenport, IA
The University of Dubuque's Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) guarantees admission to qualified students from accredited community colleges. Students may apply to enroll as traditional or LIFE (age requirements apply) students.
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Criminal Justice
- Math
- Psychology
- Sociology
Dubuque, IA
- General associate degree transfer
- Psychology
- SCC students who have earned an Associate of Arts in Psychology as outlined in the transfer guide are guaranteed that the University of Missouri will accept designated credits and will apply such to the Bachelor of Psychology degree in a manner consistent with the treatment of native MU students. A SCC transfer student who successfully completes SCC and MU coursework as detailed in the transfer guide will complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree in two academic years upon matriculation to the University of Missouri.
- Fitness Programming and Management
- Transfer students from SCC Exercise Science will have access to financial aid and student services on the same basis as native students. The University of Missouri will apply the same academic progress and graduation standards to SCC-ES transfer students as those applicable to native students at the University of Missouri.
Columbia, MO
Articulation agreements promote a smooth, seamless transfer of courses, and they communicate our promise to and expectations of students and families.
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Elementary Education
- English
- Fine Arts
- History
- Math
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Forest City, IA
WGU will provide SCC graduates and employees flexible, personalized learning pathways
to higher education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and credentials) through WGU’s
innovative online university and applicable WGU affiliates.
Together we seek to provide a streamlined approach and expand access to higher education.
WGU is pleased to provide continuing education options to SCC graduates, employees
and staff in support of workforce development and employee development goals.
- Accounting
- Cloud Computing
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
- Data Analytics
- Elementary Education
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Information Technology
- IT Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics Education
- Network Engineering and Security
- Network Engineering and Security Cisco Track
- Science Education
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Supply Chain Management
- Nursing (RN to BSN)
Online
SCC students can transfer seamlessly to Western Illinois
University to complete their degree with more than 60 programs to choose from.
2+2 general transfer program information
Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
Macomb, IL
Don't see your college listed?
No problem. Students who complete an associate of arts or associate of science degree will likely be able to transfer most, if not all, credits. Talk to our admissions office for details.
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