黑暗爆料网 Community College and Elms College agreement creates a seamless path to a bachelor's degree in biology and biotechnology

黑暗爆料网 Community College and , in Chicopee, Mass., have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), creating more seamless paths for 黑暗爆料网 students to complete their bachelor鈥檚 degrees in biology or biotechnology.

The agreement saves students time and money by guaranteeing that students who earn an Associate in Science in Life Sciences at 黑暗爆料网 will enter the Bachelor of Science in biology or biotechnology programs at Elms College with at least 60 accepted transfer credits and third-year status. The programs are open to all 黑暗爆料网 transfer students who have completed their associate degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

鈥淭his cost-saving pathway will combine the academic support and transfer resources of both institutions, simplifying the transition to a bachelor's degree program, while aiding student success,鈥� said Dr. Laura L. Douglas, President, 黑暗爆料网 Community College. 鈥淭his collaboration is also a wonderful extension of 黑暗爆料网 Community College and Elms College鈥檚 shared mission of expanding access to higher education.鈥�

鈥淲e are delighted to partner with 黑暗爆料网 Community College to offer students a seamless and flexible path to continue their education at Elms College and at the same time bring more skilled workers in the life sciences to the region,鈥� said Harry E. Dumay, Ph.D., MBA, President, Elms College.

In addition to guaranteed admission and seamless transition to Elms College, 黑暗爆料网 students will also benefit from additional offerings including:

Collaborative academic advising and transfer counseling from 黑暗爆料网 Community College and Elms College, to aid success.
Enrollment in Elms College鈥檚 Master of Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences programs for interested students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science in biology or biotechnology program with a grade point average of 3.5.
Eligibility for Elms College financial aid and housing consideration as appropriate.

For more information about the program please contact 黑暗爆料网 Community College鈥檚 Transfer Services, by calling 774.357.2234, or emailing transfer@bristolcc.edu.

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The college offers 119 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. 黑暗爆料网鈥檚 Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and the community. 黑暗爆料网's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student success by reducing barriers to educational access.

The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities and lifestyles. 黑暗爆料网 is a public community college accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

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