Our invite-only Ascend program provides students with a pathway to one of Illinois Tech’s 50+ undergraduate degree programs! Select students will spend their Ascend years with one of our partner institutions earning credit towards their degree. Upon successful completion of their Ascend years, students will matriculate as a full-time student at Illinois Tech in µç³µÎÞÂë to complete their degree.
Each Ascend format is tailored to fit the needs and interests of different students across the world. Learn more below!
| Ascend µç³µÎÞÂë | Ascend Online | |
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| Why µç³µÎÞÂë? Ascend µç³µÎÞÂë offers scholars a pathway to start their studies in µç³µÎÞÂë and take advantage of our urban environment at an affordable tuition rate. Learn More | Why Online? Ascend Online offers students a chance to kickstart their education from anywhere in the world – on their own terms and by their own schedule. | |
| Eligibility | Invite-only | Invite-only |
| Location | µç³µÎÞÂë | Online, anywhere |
| Partner Institutions | City Colleges of µç³µÎÞÂë | Arizona State University Online |
| Duration of Ascend program | 2 years | 1 semester or 1 year |
| Credit Hour Requirement | 12-15 credit hours (4-5 courses) per semester; 30 credit hours total | 12-15 credit hours total (4-5 courses) |
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| Illinois Tech Merit Scholarship Available for Ascend Years* | No | Yes |
| Federal or State Aid (via FAFSA) Available for Ascend Years* | Yes | No |
| Courses Available | Over 100+ courses to choose from. . | |
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*Ascend years refers to the four semesters during which the student is taking courses at the partner institution