Dual Enrollment Agreement Elmhurst University

What is it?

The Dual Enrollment Program allows students the opportunity to be simultaneously enrolled at both Elmhurst University and Oakton College to better facilitate the transfer process.


Benefits

  • In-district Oakton tuition rates for Elmhurst University courses taken during the dual enrollment period.
  • Access to advisement and student services at Oakton College and Elmhurst University.

  • Communication from Elmhurst University informing them of presentations, workshops, activities, student events, and visits.

  • Eligibility to enter into more than 70 undergraduate degree programs at
    Elmhurst University.

  • Students who achieve a transferable GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale will have a guaranteed invitation to apply to the Honors Program at Elmhurst University. 

Participation Details
In order to qualify for the Elmhurst University Dual Enrollment Program, a student must:

  • Participate in the program from their first year of enrollment at Oakton College through the receipt of their associate's degree.

  • Take a minimum of one course (4 semester hours) up to a maximum of two courses (8 semester hours) per academic year at Elmhurst University while concurrently attending Oakton College.

  • Maintain full time status (12 semester hours) cumulatively between both institutions for entry into their Elmhurst University degree program within three years of initial enrollment at Oakton College.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale on all transferable course work taken at Oakton College.

  • International students must demonstrate English language proficiency.
  • Upon completion of the associate degree (A.A., A.S., A.E.S., A.F.A., A.A.S.) students will meet the requirement for junior status if 64 semester hours of transferable credit are earned. Please note that the A.E.S, A.F.A., and A.F.A. degrees may not transfer in their entirety like the A.A and A.S degrees do. These degrees may require additional coursework to be completed at Elmhurst University.

  • A maximum of 70 credits will be applied to the baccalaureate degree.

How to Apply

Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor

Contact

Elmhurst University

Jennifer Gomez
Transfer Admission Counselor
jennifer.gomez@elmhurst.edu
630.617.3633

Oakton Academic Advising

Des Plaines campus
1600 E. Golf Road,  Room 1861
847.635.1700

Skokie campus
7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Room A100
847.635.1400

advising@oakton.edu

Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The College is closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer (late May through mid-August.)