Northern Illinois University

Offcampus Academics

The Pathway from CLC to NIU

Earn an associate's degree at the College of Lake County, and then cap it off with a bachelor’s degree or certificate from NIU.

The following programs are available at the University Center of Lake County, CLC, NIU Hoffman Estates, other nearby locations and online.

Part-time courses usually meet once each week, during the evenings or weekends or are online.

There are other degrees in the Hoffman Estates areas that you may pursue. View all off-campus degrees here.

Contact NIU or CLC for more information
Contact Amanda at (815) 753-7097
CLC transfer information

The Partnership Advantage

As a partnership student you gain the following advantages:

  • Benefit from NIU’s dual admission program
  • Receive coordinated academic advising for a smooth transition from CLC to NIU
  • Save money by paying public university tuition rates


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