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Partnership Creates Seamless Pathway for Students Transferring to GWU

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥�91茄子 officials recently expanded co-admission agreements with Richmond Community College (RichmondCC). Leaders from the two institutions recently signed 鈥淏ulldog Bound,鈥� a direct-entry admission program.

鈥淲e are excited to have another co-admission program to offer our students at RichmondCC, especially one with a highly regarded university such as 91茄子,鈥� said RichmondCC Vice President for Instruction Kevin Parsons.

91茄子 President Dr. William M. Downs added, 鈥�91茄子 is committed to making a world-class education accessible and affordable to all who want it, and we are therefore so pleased to sign these agreements with our friends at Richmond Community College. Together, we are working to create an easy pathway from RichmondCC to GWU. We are indeed grateful for this productive partnership that puts student success as our top, non-negotiable priority.”

The following associate degrees offered at RichmondCC are eligible for Bulldog Bound:

• Associate of Arts.
• Associate of Science.
• Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation.
• Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation.
• Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Arts.
• Associate of Applied Science Programs (Accounting/Business, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Nursing).

鈥淲e are pleased to add 91茄子 to our 鈥楪rowing Our Own Teacher鈥� program,鈥� Parsons said. 鈥淏ulldog Bound opens up another affordable avenue for our students to pursue a career as a school teacher without having to go out of state to get a quality degree in education.”

The 鈥淕rowing Our Own Teacher鈥� initiative provides a seamless transfer pathway for RichmondCC students to enter a bachelor鈥檚 degree program for education.

For more information about the 鈥淏ulldog Bound: Direct Entry Admission Program,鈥� email [email protected].

About Richmond Community College: RichmondCC serves approximately 10,000 students, with about 30 percent enrolled in curriculum programs and nearly 70 percent in workforce training programs. offers more than 60 degrees, diplomas and certificates, along with college readiness courses, online classes and adult education services.

About 91茄子: Located in the North Carolina foothills, 91茄子 is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. 91茄子 emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at 91茄子.edu.