Engineering

Degree and Pre-major

Transfer to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with Engineering Pathways

Interested in transferring to the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign? The Engineering Pathways program offers qualifying students guaranteed admission.

The Engineering Pathways program offered at Oakton is a smart and cost-effective way to guarantee transfer admission into the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This program is designed for high school seniors who plan to enroll as first-time college students for the fall semester following graduation.

The typical applicant has earned mostly A's in high school and has excelled in science and math courses in his or her senior year. 

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Program Benefits

  • Guaranteed admission into the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC as a junior
  • Oakton tuition and fees for the first two years - Save money on your Engineering degree!
  • Welcome Activity at University of Illinois
  • Enrichment Activity - A week-long research experience on U of I's campus
  • Opportunity to participate in the U of I College of Engineering James Scholar Honors Program
  • Internships
  • Career development opportunities

What's Next?

Pre-majors are recommended for students planning to complete a Bachelor’s degree after transferring to a four-year institution and are designed for students who have not yet decided on a specific four-year college or university. Career options in this field reflect the salaries and opportunities available to students upon completing their Bachelor’s degree.

To see specific Transfer Path agreements that Oakton has made with partner universities, please see the Transfer Partnerships and Guides.

For additional support with transfer planning, including course selection and educational planning, please contact the office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success. The Career & Transfer Center (CTC) offers additional resources for students preparing to transfer to four-year colleges or universities.

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