DegreeLink

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.

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