College Bridge Program
Through a partnership with the CPS College Bridge program, CPS students have the opportunity to earn college credit at Illinois Institute of Technology while still in high school. Highly motivated and talented students are encouraged to apply. Qualified juniors and seniors may take one course per semester at Illinois Institute of Technology.
The College Bridge Program provides a wonderful opportunity for Chicago Public High School juniors and seniors to get a "taste" of what it is like to attend a college environment. Not only do participants enjoy our facilities, but they also earn college credit while fulfilling high school electives. In addition to these benefits, there is no cost to students. Chicago Public Schools, through its partnership with the University, assumes the cost of tuition, textbooks and public transportation expenses.
Deadline for Spring 2009 is November 16th
Who is eligible?
- Junior or senior standing at a Chicago Public High School
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.25 for Juniors)
- 90% attendance rate
- Illinois Institute of Technology College Bridge Application
- Counselor recommendation
How do I apply?
Students need to fill out the Illinois Institute of Technology College Bridge Application and return it to their CPS high school bridge coordinator for completion.
The application along with an official transcript and counselor recommendation must be submitted before the deadline to the CPS high school bridge coordinator. Completed applications can be mailed or faxed to the Office of Undergraduate Admission at the address below.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Attn: Faye Bulaclac
10 W 33rd St PH101
Chicago, IL 60616
Fax: 312.567.6939
Email: Bulaclac@iit.edu
Students accepted into the program are required to take a placement test.
How much does it cost?
Through IIT's partnership with College Bridge Program, Chicago Public assumes the cost of tuition, textbooks, materials, laboratory fees, and provides reimbursement to the schools for CTA transportation costs.
Important Forms
Bridge Courses include:
- Math 151: Calc I
- Math 152: Calc II
- Math 251: Multivariate and Vector Calc
- Math 252: Intro to Differential Equations
- Chem 122: Principles of Chem I/no lab
- Chem 124: Principles of Chem I
- ITP 100:Intro to Profession (Available to seniors only with a 3.25 GPA)
See the course offerings (PDF) for Spring 2009.
Contact the Bridge Program at IIT
To learn more about the CPS Bridge Program at IIT please contact:
Ms. Faye Bulaclac
Phone: 312.567.5722
E-mail: Bulaclac@iit.edu