KCC/GSU Dual Degree Program 

The partnership between KCC and Governors State University enables full-time students to earn a competitive, affordable bachelor's degree by enrolling in either the Dual Degree Program I or the Dual Degree Program II. The program is chosen base on the number of earned credit hours.

View full program details on GSU's Dual Degree Program page.

Program benefits of Dual Degree Program I (for students with 12-30 earned credit hours):

• Academic advising from both institutions to complete an associate's and a bachelor's degree in a minimum number of semesters/terms
• GSU Guaranteed Tuition Plan for Illinois residents locks the GSU tuition rate for up to four years from date of enrollment in the Dual Degree Program (restrictions apply)
• Opportunity to compete for the GSU Debt Free Promise scholarship and other transfer scholarships (if eligible)
• Opportunity to participate in social and cultural activities at both institutions

Program benefits of Dual Degree Program II (for students with 31-45 earned credit hours):

• Academic advising from both institutions to complete an associate's and a bachelor's degree in a minimum number of semesters/terms
• GSU Guaranteed Tuition Plan for Illinois residents locks the GSU tuition rate for up to four years from date of enrollment in the Dual Degree Program (restrictions apply)
• Opportunity to apply for GSU transfer scholarships (if eligible)
• Opportunity to participate in social and cultural activities at both institutions

How to apply

Full-time KCC students who meet eligibility requirements may apply for enrollment in the program.