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Bridge to Bachelor’s transfer program

Save an average of $10,000 by starting your degree at a CCCS College!

Our Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program guarantees that new, first-time students attending any CCCS College will be admitted to a participating four-year college or university once they complete their Associate degree.

Benefits to Students

CCCS students who participate in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program will have access to:

  • Personalized student advising and guidance to ensure credits and administrative supports are in place to easily transfer to a desired four-year program.
  • Scholarship opportunities to make degrees from a four-year institution more attainable and affordable.
  • A no-hassle transfer process between participating two-year and four-year programs, ensuring a smooth transition.

University Partners

The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program is made possible through collaborative agreements between CCCS and select Colorado four-year universities. Thanks to these creative partnerships, more Colorado students will be able to attend college and complete their four-year degree.

Click on the college logos below to learn more and for Bridge to Bachelors Advisors contact information to answer your questions.

Special Programs

Bridge to HBCU

In a historic partnership, CCCS has forged transfer agreements with Texas Southern University (TSU) and Coppin State University (CSU) — two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Students may select either TSU or CSU as their intended transfer destination through the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program.

Reisher Bridge Scholars Program

The Reisher Bridge Scholarship links The Denver Foundation’s Reisher Scholars Program and the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program to create a seamless and structured pathway for high achieving transfer students from low-income backgrounds.

CCCS students do not need to apply for the Reisher Bridge Scholarship; instead, the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges awards qualifying students enrolled full-time through the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program. Scholars must demonstrate financial need and have 30 credits or fewer remaining in their associate degree pathway.

Questions? Please contact Reisher Coordinators at reisherbridge@cccs.edu.

How to Apply

For new, first-time students at any CCCS college:

STEP 1. Indicate that you want to participate the in Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program when filling out your CCCS college application.

STEP 2. Review with your community college advisor to make sure your intended degree and program are eligible.

CCCS Colleges accept anyone who applies; entrance exams (ACT, SAT, etc.) are not required for admission to the college or to participate in this program.

For existing CCCS students in their first semester:

You can still apply by contacting your community college advisor and expressing interest in signing up for the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program.

Requirements to Transfer

A first-time CCCS student must:

  • Opt-in the program at the start of your Associate degree program at a CCCS College, or within their first semester
  • Maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA
  • Complete any Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Degree
  • That’s it!

CCCS College Transfer Information

Select your school below to explore options and get assistance with transferring to a 4-year university.

Frequently Asked Questions

All new, first-time students are encouraged to participate in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program. A “new, first-time student” is a student who has completed high school or general education development (GED) and has no prior college experience. Students who took concurrent enrollment while in high school are eligible to sign up.

The Bridge to Bachelor’s Program is designed to start with the end in mind — achieving a Bachelor’s degree by completing an Associate degree at the community college before transferring to the university. The program is structured to allow both institutions to work together in order to maximize support to students through completion, without having to re-take credits, take additional credits, or take out additional debt. If a student is identified later who would be a good match for the program, they can be added later, but would need approval from both the community college and the university.

The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program is perfect for students who want or plan to attend a university even if they were denied admission previously. CCCS Colleges accept anyone who applies and all new, first-time students may sign up for this program, which guarantees them admission to a participating university.

Thankfully the answer is “no”. No testing is required and high school grade point average (GPA) does not affect a student’s ability to participate in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program. CCCS Colleges accept anyone who applies and all new, first-time students may sign up for this program, which guarantees them admission to a participating university.

When filling out your application to a CCCS College, you will be prompted to participate in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program. Select that you are interested and then select your top two university choices to transfer to upon completion of your Associate degree. If selections are not made, don’t worry, you will still be signed up for the program and you’ll be able to choose your university later on with the help of your community college advisor.

If you are still in your first semester, you can sign up for the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program by logging into your college portal. In the student tab, click on the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree icon to sign up. You can also sign up by contacting your community college advisor.

The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program is only open to new, first-time students in their first semester. However, in special cases students may sign up pending approvals from their community college advisor and the advisor at the student’s desired university. Interested students should contact their community college advisor for options.

In addition to Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program, there are many great transfer opportunities including college-specific agreements with local universities, dual admissions programs, and statewide transfer agreements that also guarantee admission to a university at the junior level. For a full list of transfer options, students should contact their community college advisor.

Great opportunity happens next! Your community college advisor and the transfer advisor at your choice university will begin working with you to ensure you are on the right track to successfully complete your Associate degree and then transfer smoothly on to the university.

The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program streamlines your transition to a participating university. Upon completion of your Associate degree, you are guaranteed admission to your choice university. To make your transition as smooth as possible, your community college advisor will help you understand your options, program requirements and keep you connected with the transfer advisor at your choice university.

No. Any Associate of Art (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree program is eligible.

For up-to-date information on specific programs and pathway options being offered, please visit our partner university websites.

Once you start classes at your CCCS College, your community college advisor and university advisor will begin work behind the scenes to support your academic journey. If you want to change your first and/or second university option, please contact your community college advisor.

Participating universities will automatically receive information about students who sign up for the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program. Your university of choice will continue to receive your academic information from your community college throughout the school year. Students will also receive communications from their choice university to increase support structures and to ensure a smooth transfer transition.

You are welcome to remain in the program just in case you change your mind. If you no longer want to participate, please contact your community college advisor.

Students who successfully sign up for the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program will need to meet the following requirements in order to transfer to their choice university:

  • Maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average (GPA).
  • Complete an Associate of Art (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from a CCCS College.
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