Community College Bridge Programs

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USF has partnered with select community colleges and programs to offer unique bridge program opportunities that allow community college students to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program while they are still working towards an associate’s degree or shortly after graduation. The bachelor’s degree programs are accelerated, online and offered at a reduced tuition rate.

USF offers the following bridge programs:

The program at City Colleges of Chicago requires 74 hours of coursework, all of which will be transferred to USF. A maximum of 90 credit hours will be accepted for transfer credit. Click here for the full course guide.

The program at City Colleges of Chicago requires 69 hours of coursework, all of which will be transferred to USF. A maximum of 90 credit hours will be accepted from Heartland for transfer credit. Click here for the full course map.

View requirements: Heartland Community College — AAS Radiography to B.S. in Health Care Leadership

View requirements: Joliet Junior College — R.N. to BSN Degree Completion

View requirements: Kankakee Community College — R.N. to BSN Degree Completion

View requirements: Kankakee Community College — AAS Medical Laboratory to B.S. in Health Care Management

View Requirements: Kankakee Community College — AAS Radiologic Technology to B.S. in Health Care Leadership

View Requirements: Kankakee Community College — AAS Respiratory Therapist to B.S. in Health Care Leadership

View Requirements: Moraine Valley — R.N. to BSN Degree Completion

View Requirements: Moraine Valley — AAS Radiologic Technology to B.S. in Health Care Management

View Requirements: Moraine Valley — AAS Respiratory Therapy Technology to B.S. in Health Care Management

View Requirements: Morton College – R.N. to BSN Degree Completion

View Requirements: Parkland College – AAS in Dental Hygienist to B.S. in Health Care Management

View Requirements: Parkland College – AAS in Respiratory Care to B.S. in Health Care Management

View Requirements: Parkland College – AAS in Radiologic Technology to B.S. in Health Care Leadership

View Requirements: Parkland College — R.N. to BSN Degree Completion

View Requirements: Sauk Valley Community College — AAS in Radiologic Technology to B.S. in Health Care Management

View Requirements: St. Francis Hospital School of Radiography — B.S. in Health Care Management

View Requirements: Waubonsee Community College — R.N. to BSN Degree Completion

Advantages of the bridge programs include:

  • Online, eight-week accelerated classes beginning six times per year
  • Degree completion in in as little as 15 months
  • Reduced tuition rates
  • Graduate-level classes that can be completed as part of your undergraduate program
  • Prior Learning/Portfolio and testing exam options
  • Dedicated faculty advisors providing individualized attention to help students stay on track and succeed
  • Financial aid, including payment plans, corporate partner discounts and tuition reimbursement deferment

Who should enroll in a bridge program?

  • Current community college students—students can enroll in B.S. program while completing an associate’s degree and, for nursing students, before they receive their R.N. licenses.
  • Recent community college graduates—students who have graduated within the last five years and are ready to take the next step in their education.

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