GEAR UP Universities in "College Bridge"

Northeastern Illinois University

Students who apply to Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) must have a 3.0 GPA and over 90% attendance and be recommended by their counselors. They then take the Placement Test, given to all incoming Northeastern students. College Bridge students are able to select a class from the general education courses available to all freshman students.College classes are available at the end of the high school day, from 3:00 to as late as 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday. Bridge students have tutors, computer labs, and the university library available, as well as the cordinator and counselors in the high schools who act as support for Bridge students.

University Entrance Requirements (in addition to CPS requirements):

NEIU accepts junior and senior students with a 3.0 GPA recommended by a high school counselor and attendance of 90% or higher.The program is open to a maximum of 40 students, no more than 10 from one high school.

NEIU Contact Person:

Evelyn Gray coordinates the Bridge Program for Northeastern Illinois University at the Chicago Teachers Center, located at 770 N. Halsted. Ms. Gray can be reached at (312) 733-7330 ext. 400.  e-gray@neiu.edu