Just sent to us from the City Colleges of Chicago:
The new engineering pathway is officially open and offered at Richard J. Daley College for Fall 2026, providing students a direct route to an engineering degree. To highlight this exciting launch, we sat down with the Districtwide Dean of the School of Engineering, Dr. Doris Espiritu, to discuss the program:
Q: What makes the new engineering pathway at Richard J. Daley College such a game-changer for our students?
Q: What makes the new engineering pathway at Richard J. Daley College such a game-changer for our students?
A: "We are thrilled to bring our highly-lauded engineering pathway to the Daley College community. Offering it at Daley helps students learn engineering while staying close to home. A shorter travel distance make it easier to balance work, life, and school.”
Q: Who is the ideal student for this new Daley College engineering program?
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| Dr. Doris Espiritu speaks with students. |
Q: Who is the ideal student for this new Daley College engineering program?
A: "Our students are talented and driven. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or a returning adult learner, if you have a passion for math, science, and solving real-world problems, you belong in this program. We provide all the mentorship and support you need to succeed."
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| Working with robotics is just one things student engineers do at Daley. |
A: "Students get deeply immersed in collaborative learning, local engineering competitions, and prestigious internships. Our holistic support structure—including mentorship, faculty office hours, and strong university partnerships—ensures that our students are well-prepared for both the workforce and future academic rigor."
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| Daley College attracts highly motivated learners from across the city. |
Q: How does this program help graduates after they finish their time at Daley College?
A: "We prepare our students to hit the ground running. Our graduates regularly win major scholarships, secure paid apprenticeships, and successfully transfer to renowned institutions. Many of our alumni are already working in the field and mentor current City Colleges students to follow in their footsteps."
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| A degree in engineering opens doors to a wide range of high-paying careers. |
Q: Enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester is officially open. What should interested students do next?
A: "The future of engineering starts right here at City Colleges of Chicago, and we want all our communities to be part of it. Students can also transfer as a junior without losing any credits. The program features structured, guaranteed transfer agreements with top-tier engineering institutions:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC): Direct pipeline to the prestigious Grainger College of Engineering.
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT): Includes a $30,000 annual scholarship upon transfer and an option for an accelerated master's degree.
"City Colleges of Chicago Engineering students gain access to elite, resume-building opportunities before they even step foot on a four-year campus. Many students participate in summer internships at institutions like NASA, Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab).
"I highly encourage aspiring engineers to apply today and reach out to our team,” said Dr. Espiritu. For more info, email engineering@ccc.edu or visit https://engineering.ccc.edu/application-process/.
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| Engineering coursework at Daley College is rigorous, but also enjoyable. |
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