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Northeastern Illinois University's Center for College Access and Success creates support systems for first-generation students,
their families, and their schools to make their dream of a college education a reality.
Post-Secondary Degrees for all Students
The Center for College Access and Success (CCAS) is Northeastern Illinois University's educational outreach center to PreK-12 schools and their communities in the Chicago area.
42 Years
in Education
Program Spotlight
CCAS Summer Recap 2022
Spotlight video of our CCAS programs.
Upcoming Events
CenterSpace
Wellness Saturday
Un San Valentin Sin Ti:
Zumba & Bad Bunny Fiesta
February 11, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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$5.00 General Public (Suggested Donation)
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Registration Required
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Giveaways
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Light refreshments will be provided.
Northeastern Illinois University's Center for College Access and Success is inviting the NEIU community for its Wellness Saturday’s Un San Valentin Sin Ti: Zumba and Bad Bunny Fiesta. Join us for this 2 hours cardio dance party. Do not let the 2 hours scare you off, you can do as little or as much as you like.
Event Location:
Northeastern Illinois University
El Centro Campus
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
CenterSpace
Make and Take
Heart Shaped Piñata
February 15, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for our next family friendly Make and Take Night. Participants will create a one of a kind heart-shaped piñata using recycled heart-shaped candy boxes.
Event Location:
Northeastern Illinois University
El Centro Campus
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
TRIO Upward Bound
Alumni Meet & Greet
Saturday, February 18, 2023
12:00 pm
Are you a NEIU TRIO UB alumni? Did you attend any after school, Saturday program or summer session? Join us at the first Alumni Meet & Greet happening on Sat Jan 21st at NEIU El Centro. Scan QR code for more info or follow the link on our bio! Share with any alumni!
Event Location:
Northeastern Illinois University
El Centro Campus
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
TRIO Upward Bound
Global STEAM
Academy Spring 2023
Saturdays
January 28 to May 20, 2023
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Center for College Access and Success of NEIU invite students to register for the Global STEM Academy 2023.
Requirements: 10th, 11th and 12th graders at Morton East, Morton West, Roosevelt High School, and Schurz High School.
The program has no cost to the participants, covid vaccination records will be collected. Transportation from schools to El Centro will be provided for Morton District 201
Program Location:
Northeastern Illinois University
El Centro Campus
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
TRIO Upward Bound
STEAM Academy
Spring 2023
Saturdays
February 25 to May 20, 2023
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The TRIO Upward Bound program (UB) at the Center for College Access and Success of Northeastern Illinois University invites you to register for our very own STEAM Academy Spring 2023.
Engage with students from other CPS high schools in Tagalog language immersion, Science experimentation, robotics and coding.
Open to 9th, 10th and 11th grade High School Students Back of the Yards, Juarez, Kelly, and Solorio.
Program Location:
Northeastern Illinois University
El Centro Campus
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
News & Announcements
NEIU CCAS Annual Report is Now Available.
We are honored to share the 2021 Annual Report with you.
CenterSpace | Maker Space is Now Open by Appointment Only
We are now open for in-person services. Please go to our CenterSpace section to make and appointment.