Dual Degree Program

Two Campuses. Two Degrees.
One Seamless Experience.

About the Dual Degree Program

The mission of the Dual Degree Program (DDP) is to create a seamless pathway for transfer students by providing academic, financial, and social support throughout the associate and bachelor’s degree experiences, ensuring students maintain progress, minimize debt, and successfully graduate with their “dual” degrees.

Students who enroll in the Dual Degree Program while completing their associate degree will be able to take advantage of exclusive benefits available only to DDP participants. To qualify for the program, you must be a current community college student in good academic standing at one of our 17 partner community colleges. Connect with a designated DDP Transfer Specialist at your community college to ensure a successful path from your associate to bachelor’s degrees.

Dual Degree Program Benefits

Students are encouraged to join the Dual Degree Program as early as possible while completing their associate degree to take advantage of the many program benefits.

Personalized Study Plan

Receive personalized advising by a designated DDP Transfer Specialist to develop a plan and complete both degrees in the shortest amount of terms possible.

Seamless Admissions

Confidently navigate the transfer admissions process and enroll at GovState immediately following graduation from your community college.

Tuition Lock

Lock in GovState's tuition rate and avoid costly tuition increases while you complete your associate degree (up to three years in advance.)

Exclusive Scholarships

Compete for need and merit-based scholarship opportunities that are only available to DDP students.

Engage with GovState

Enjoy social opportunities to engage with fellow DDP students and have early access to GovState amenities prior to transferring.

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Community College Partners

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Dual Degree Program Scholarships

Learn about the exclusive scholarship opportunities for Dual Degree Program students transferring from one of our 17 partner community colleges!

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Dual Degree Program Facts

For over 15 years the Dual Degree Program has been committed to assisting Illinois community college students achieve not just an associate degree, but continue on and successfully complete their bachelor's degree.

Join today and be part of the next generation of the Dual Degree Program!

1,433 Transferred to GovState

3.64 Average Graduating GPA

83% On-Track to Bachelor's Degree

65% First Generation Students