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What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.S. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific. 

It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.S. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.

For more information about Biology, please visit the program page.

College of DuPage also offers institution-specific information to help prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university; please visit the transfer opportunities page for more information.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
MATH 2231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5
BIOLO 1151 Principles of Biological Science 5
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
Gen EdHumanities 3
 Credits16
Second Semester
BIOLO 1152 Principles of Biological Science 5
MATH 1635 Statistics 4
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
Gen EdFine Arts 3
Gen EdAdditional Math and Science 3
 Credits18
Third Semester
CHEMI 1551 Principles of Chemistry I 5
PHYSI 1201 General Physics I 5
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
 Credits16
Fourth Semester
CHEMI 1552 Principles of Chemistry II 5
PHYSI 1202 General Physics II 5
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen EdAdditional Math and Science 3
 Credits16
 Total Credits66

Program Milestones

First Semester

  • Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

  • If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.S. degree, please visit the A.S. degree catalog page.

Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 64 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 64 hours listed, students will need to take additional coursework to reach that minimum. Students should consult with a faculty or program advisor to discuss their options.