NIU at University Center at McHenry County College

Earn your NIU degree at the University Center at McHenry County College in Woodstock. You'll have onsite and convenient access to expert faculty, dedicated support resources and services, and a state-of-the-art learning environment — right in your own backyard! New cohorts are scheduled to begin every fall semester.

Available programs of study:

Computer Science (B.S.) - software development emphasis only
- Computer Science Transfer Planning Guide
Early Childhood Education (B.S.)
- Early Childhood Education Transfer Planning Guide
Psychology (B.A.)
- Psychology B.A. Transfer Planning Guide
Psychology (B.S.)
- Psychology B.S. Transfer Planning Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission Requirements

In order to pursue your NIU degree at the University Center at McHenry County College, you need to:

Meet our admission requirements.
Complete prerequisite courses with grades of C or better.
Complete at least 45 credit hours as outlined in the program’s 2+2 transfer guide.

To meet our graduation requirements, you'll need to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. You'll also need to meet general education requirements, which are fulfilled by an A.A. or A.S. degree from an Illinois community college.

Registration

After you have been admitted into your academic program, our advisors will support you as you pursue your NIU degree at the University Center at McHenry County College.

Advisors are available by phone and email. You should contact an advisor every semester before you register for classes. They will help you plan your schedule and stay on track to graduate. Learn how to search and register for classes.

Financial Aid

Completing your NIU bachelor's degree at the University Center at McHenry County College can save you money - you may also be eligible for financial aid to help lower your costs.

Your financial aid options depend on if you're enrolled full or part time. Our Financial Aid and Scholarship Office can help you determine if grants, scholarships, loans and/or work-study are right for you.

Important Dates

March 1: Deadline for transfer merit scholarships
July 15: Deadline to apply for the Huskie Installment Plan for the fall semester
Dec. 15: Deadline to apply for the Huskie Installment Plan for the spring semester

More important dates can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

Apply to NIU

Our fall 2026 application for transfer students is open, and it's free to apply.

Admitted Students

Have you been admitted to NIU? Congratulations! Follow our next steps for off-campus and online admitted students.

Contact NIU

Set up an appointment to discuss your program of interest with an NIU Admissions counselor by emailing transfercenter@niu.edu or you can schedule a virtual admissions appointment.