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Transfer to St. Ambrose

Joint Enrollment for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges students can enroll in pre-approved credits at St. Ambrose.

Why St. Ambrose

St. Ambrose University has welcomed students from all religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds for over 140 years. We aim to serve others, dream big, act globally, and search for meaning. For Eastern Iowa Community Colleges students, that means embracing a cooperative program that benefits the community, employers, and students in our region.

Now, students of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges can enroll in pre-approved courses offered by SAU while attending an EICC. You will receive credits toward the completion of your degree when you transfer to St. Ambrose.

How to join the Joint Enrollment Program

Community college students who plan to transfer to St. Ambrose University can join our Joint Enrollment program in three easy steps.

Enroll with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges

Enroll at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. You can apply for admission to SAU at the same time, but be sure you apply before you graduate!

Join joint enrollment

Register for courses

Work with your counselor to determine which courses are eligible for the Joint Enrollment program.

Eastern Iowa Community College (EICC) Scholarship

Exclusive to students from from EICC, you will be eligible for this renewable $20,000 scholarship.

See the eligibility requirements

Joint Enrollment FAQs

What are the requirements for joint enrollment students at St. Ambrose?

Joint Enrollment students should meet the following requirements:

Be enrolled at an Eastern Iowa Community College and have received admission to SAU.
Be recommended for joint enrollment by a community college academic advisor for course(s) that cannot be obtained at the community college.

Are scholarships available for joint enrollment students?

Yes, St. Ambrose offers scholarships for students who enroll in our Joint Enrollment Program.

Apply for the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Scholarship when you transfer from EICC to SAU. This $20,000 scholarship is available to all students from EICC and is automatically rewarded to eligible students.

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