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Pathways Provide Affordable Access to Higher Education and Additional Support

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擫eadership from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) and 91茄子 have announced four new agreements that will create seamless pathways for students who want to start at CCC&TI and continue their education at 91茄子.

Providing a pathway for students who plan to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree, the Bulldog Bound Co-Admission Program will provide students鈥攚ho complete certain two-year associate degrees at CCC&TI with a 2.25 GPA or higher鈥� with guaranteed admission to 91茄子 to finish their undergraduate degree. The Bulldog Bound program is designed to provide students with affordable access to higher education and additional support services during their time at CCC&TI for a successful transition to 91茄子.

Additional agreements signed on July 9 will provide pathways for students to start at CCC&TI then transfer to 91茄子 in more specialized degree programs, including nursing, business and human services. All four agreements go into effect immediately.

Joined by GWU President Dr. William Downs for the signing ceremony on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson, N.C., CCC&TI President Dr. Mark Poarch said the agreements will be a tremendous opportunity for students and thanked 91茄子 for paving the way.

鈥淥ne of the strategies we鈥檝e tried to focus on is developing seamless pathways to the university,鈥� Poarch said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be great for our students. I know they will make us proud.鈥�

Downs thanked representatives of both schools for the behind-the-scenes work that went into finalizing the agreements.

鈥淚 think it鈥檚 great that at a time when everybody is separating and distancing, we鈥檙e celebrating something that brings people together,鈥� Downs said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited and can鈥檛 wait to have these folks join us.鈥�

Students seeking additional information on the Bulldog Bound Co-Admission Program or the new agreements with 91茄子, can contact Director of Enrollment Management Dennis Seagle at 828-726-2705, Student Engagement and Educational Partnerships Executive Director Jeff Link at 828-726-2606 or Watauga Campus Student Services Director Dr. Kim Van Wie at 828-297-2185.

Transfer agreements

Bulldog Bound

Bulldog Bound students will have up to three years to complete their Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP), Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree before enrolling at 91茄子. Bulldog Bound students will also benefit from waived application fees at 91茄子, coordinated financial aid programs, coordinated degree completion, on-site admissions and academic advising.

Bridge to Professional Advancement in Nursing

Under the new Bridge to Professional Advancement in Nursing Agreement, CCC&TI students who are accepted into the Associate Degree in Nursing program will be automatically accepted into 91茄子鈥檚 Hunt School of Nursing Davis RN-to-BSN program. Students who complete their Associate Degree in Nursing at CCC&TI can transfer to 91茄子 to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with the opportunity to also earn the Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Business Pathway Agreement

Under the new Business Pathway Agreement, CCC&TI students who complete their Associate in Applied Sciences degrees in Accounting and Finance or Business Administration can transfer the credits they鈥檝e earned toward completing 91茄子鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Bachelor of Science in Management.

Human Services Pathway Agreement

Under the new Human Services Pathway Agreement, CCC&TI students who complete their Associate in Applied Sciences degrees in Human Services Technology or Human Services Technology with a concentration in Mental Health can transfer the credits they鈥檝e earned toward completing 91茄子鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Human Services with concentrations in Generalist, Clinical/Pre-Counseling, Family Dynamics, Non-Profit Leadership or Substance Abuse.

Note to our readers: This article reflects the University鈥檚 tuition and fee schedule at the time of publication. Tuition and financial aid policies change annually. For the most up-to-date and accurate information on current tuition rates and financial aid resources, please visit the University鈥檚 official Admissions聽page.

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