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At Columbia College, your hard work at your previous institution is valued. We accept credit hours from a wide range of regionally accredited colleges all over the country, making your transition to us is as smooth as a breeze.

So pack your dreams, bring along your ambition and join us at Columbia College. We can't wait to help you complete your degree and cheer you on every step of the way.


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Our aim is to bring you closer to your graduation by valuing the effort you've already invested in your education. With us, the journey to achieve your bachelor's degree is more accessible than ever!

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Simplified Process

We accept credits from all regionally accredited institutions for courses with a "C" or higher grade, with equivalency evaluations.

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Flexible Policy

Our flexible free electives policy enables transfer of your elective credits without direct course equivalence.

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Save Time

Graduates from our partner community colleges may qualify for automatic general education waivers.

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Save Money

Our Associate Degree Transfer Grant and merit-based transfer scholarship are available to help you pay for your degree.

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Pass approved exams to earn credit for untaken courses, and fast-track your education or credit work experience.

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Whatever questions you may have, our dedicated admissions team is here to help.

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Our Community College Partners

We have established articulation agreements with numerous community colleges, designed to create a smooth pathway from an Associate degree to a Bachelor's degree for you. These agreements ensure that the credits you've earned at your community college will be recognized, simplifying the transfer process and bringing you closer to achieving your Bachelor's degree at Columbia College.

In Missouri Nationwide

East Central College

Jefferson College

Metropolitan Community College

Mineral Area College

Moberly Area Community College

North Central Missouri College

Ozarks Technical Community College

Ranken Technical College

St. Charles Community College

St. Louis Community College

State Fair Community College

State Technical College

Three Rivers College

Blackhawk Technical College (WI)

Central Texas College (TX)

College of Lake County (IL)

Colorado Community College System (CO)

Community College of the Air Force (AL)

Cuesta College (CA)

Dallas College (TX)

Elgin Community College (IL)

Highland Community College (IL)

Imperial Valley College (CA)

Ivy Tech Community College (IN)

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KS)

LDS Business College (UT)

Maricopa Community College (AZ)

McHenry County Community College (IL)

Oakton College (IL)

Savannah Technical College (GA)

Tarrant County College (TX)

Valencia College (FL)

West Hills Community College District (CA)

William Rainey Harper College (IL)

Windward Community College (HI)


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because a future built by you is a future built for you.

Too many people have been made to feel that higher education isn’t a place for them— that it is someone else’s dream. But we change all that. With individualized attention and ongoing support, we help you write a new story for the future where you play the starring role.