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<h2>About Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> Carthage’s beautiful campus on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is home to 2,600 full-time undergraduate students. Carthage combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation, so that students uncover and ignite their full potential. <a href="/about/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>Why Liberal Arts?</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/liberal-arts/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student laughs during a physics class. At Carthage, the liberal arts foundation stre..." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/14962_liberal-arts-180x162.rev.1478528154.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image14962 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>7 myths about the liberal arts.<br/><a href="/liberal-arts">Learn the facts</a></p></div>

<h2>Experiential Learning</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student works with her supervisor at an internship at the courthouse." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/18313_call-out-internships-experiential.rev.1501413710.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image18313 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Internships, immersive academic programs, and hands-on study.<br/><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/">Learn by doing.</a></p></div>

<h2>How to choose a major</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><img width="180" height="162" alt="Griffin Observatory 2017" src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image24983 lw_align_none" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2592" data-max-h="2333"/>Undecided?<br/><a href="/list/students-faculty-chose-major/">How to make the right choice</a>.</p></div>

<h2>J-Term at Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/january-term/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="J-Term at Carthage is a month to study, travel, and try something new." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4514_jtermcallout-180x162.rev.1560817887.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4514 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>One month to explore new subjects on campus or around the world.<br/><a href="/january-term/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>Visit Us</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/images/9188-call-out-lake-students" alt="Students watch the sunrise on campus"/></a>Some views you just have to see for yourself. <a href="/admissions/visit/">Schedule your visit</a></p></div>

<h2>The Aspire Program</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/aspire/aspire-in-5/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/24320_Aspire_logo-180x162.rev.1562176065.png" alt="The Aspire Program"/></a>5 things to know about Carthage’s four-year career development program. <a href="/aspire/aspire-in-5/">Read more</a></p></div>

<h2>Apply Now!</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/20654_ApplyNow-Call-out-180x162.rev.1527612944.jpg" alt="Apply now to become a Carthaginian!"/></a><strong><br/></strong><a href="/admissions/apply/">Apply Now!</a><br/><a href="/admissions/deposit/">Deposit Now</a></p></div>
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<h2>Fly with NASA</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/space-sciences/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A student conducts research aboard NASA's zero-gravity aircraft." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4076_daniellespins-530.rev.1501414818.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4076 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Carthage’s research in the space sciences has students floating in zero-g. <a href="/space-sciences/">Read more</a></p></div>

<h2>Paid Summer Research</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/sure/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/8990-call-out-sure-program" alt="Two Carthage students conduct research in chemistry."/></a>You. Your professor. A summer of one-on-one mentoring. <a href="/sure/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>Get Involved</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campus-life/clubs/"><img src="/live/images/8986-call-out-student-life-get-involved-1" alt="Students enjoy warm weather at Carthage's sand volleyball court."/></a>Carthage has more than 130 student organizations. <a href="/student-involvement/clubs/">Learn more about Carthage’s student orgs</a></p></div>
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<h2>150 Years of Carthage Women</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campaign/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/25252_150W_call_out.rev.1570500563.jpg" alt=""/></a>Carthage celebrates 150 years of educating women. Help ensure a strong future for Carthage women of tomorrow.</p><div class="cc-tab-green gift-button"><div class="content-wrap"><div class="border"/><a href="https://www.carthage.edu/campaign">Learn more</a></div><div class="arrow-wrap"><div class="arrow"/><div class="border"/></div></div></div>

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Once you apply to Carthage and are admitted, the Carthage Registrar’s Office will complete a credit evaluation of general education requirements and major requirements. This will be an official report of those credits accepted by the College, and an outline of credits necessary to complete your chosen course of study.

College of Lake County Transfer Guide

As you plan your transfer to Carthage College be sure to connect with your advisor at the College of Lake County.
This guide can help you select courses that will transfer easily into the Carthage general education program and help you maximize your time to a degree. You can find more information about all College of Lake County courses and how they will transfer to Carthage by visiting Transferology.

McHenry County College Transfer Guide

As you plan your transfer to Carthage College be sure to connect with your advisor at McHenry County College.
This guide can help you select courses that will transfer easily into the Carthage general education program and help you maximize your time to a degree. You can find more information about all McHenry County College courses and
how they will transfer to Carthage by visiting Transferology.