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DegreeLink

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The DegreeLink program provides students with a structured transfer experience to their four-year degree while being supported by Tri-C and CSU transfer representatives to make earning an Associate Degree at Tri-C, then transferring to CSU, a seamless experience.

DegreeLink Articulation Agreement
See details concerning the DegreeLink Program- signatures on file.

Benefits of DegreeLink

  • Guaranteed admission to CSU when all DegreeLink requirements are met, with no additional application fees required*
  • A pathway ensuring courses transfer and apply toward a CSU degree
  • Ability to take up to three courses at CSU while attending Tri-C
  • Access to CSU transfer representatives and pre-enrollment services
  • Opportunity to receive a Tri-C endowed scholarship (10 $500 awards given each year after matriculation to CSU and successful completion of one semester)
  • Priority consideration for transfer scholarships among those who meet academic qualifications.
  • Invitations to special events and access to facilities at CSU
  • Locked in tuition and fee rates at CSU prior to transfer through the CSU Guarantee Program

*Completing DegreeLink requirements guarantees admission to CSU, but not to specific programs that require an additional application.

DegreeLink Requirements

  • Enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College
  • Declared major: Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
  • Completed less than 30 college-level credits
  • Maintenance of a 2.0 GPA
  • Participation in DegreeLink activities including meeting regularly with transfer representatives and utilizing the support services provided
  • Signing the DegreeLink program on My Tri-C Space. Find the form on the Student Tab under Degree & Career Planning

In order to access the FREE CSU coursework in DegreeLink you must:

  • Complete 12 college-level credit hours
  • Complete one college-level English course
  • Complete one college-level math course
  • Meet with a Tri-C Transfer Specialist to create a transfer plan to CSU
  • Have an academic plan completed with a Tri-C Counselor that incorporates your coursework at CSU 

Next steps:

New Tri-C Students

  • Review the steps on the Tri-C New Student checklist
  • Complete the Tri-C application for admission
  • Select Associate of Arts or Associate of Science as a major in the application
  • Once you are a registered for classes, follow the instructions below.

Current Tri-C Students

  • Log into My Tri-C Space
  • Click on the 'Student tab'
  • Click on "CSU DegreeLink Program" under Degree & Career Planning to opt in
  • Schedule an appointment with a Transfer Specialist in your Campus Transfer Center to discuss the DegreeLink Program and start your transfer planning for CSU
  • Schedule an appointment with a Tri-C Counselor in your Campus Counseling Center to create an academic plan that aligns with your transfer plan for CSU and the DegreeLink Program

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For more information:

Melissa Swafford
Manager, Transfer Center
Cuyahoga Community College - Metropolitan Campus
melissa.swafford@tri-c.edu 

Adam Sikula
Manager, Transfer Center and Returning Students
Cleveland State University
transfercenter@csuohio.edu

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