Seamless Transfer Agreement Signed Between Park University and Metropolitan Community College for Graduating Students
Park University and Metropolitan Community College Sign Articulation Agreement
On January 25, 2024, Park University and Metropolitan Community College (MCC) marked a significant milestone in their longstanding relationship by signing an articulation agreement. The ceremony took place on Park University's flagship Parkville Campus.
The agreement aims to create greater educational opportunities for MCC students, providing additional support, resources, and affordability. MCC Chancellor Kimberly Beatty expressed her belief that the agreement will be beneficial, stating, "This agreement will offer our students a straightforward path to earning a bachelor's degree at Park University."
Both institutions have a shared commitment to transforming the lives of student-learners. Park University, established in 1875, and MCC, founded in 1915, have a rich history of serving first-generation college students, including veterans.
Under the terms of the agreement, MCC students who earn an Associate in Arts degree are eligible for guaranteed admission at Park University. Upon admission, they will enter Park University with junior status. Park University will accept Metropolitan Community College's designated freshman and sophomore level education credits, as well as all general education credits earned at MCC to apply toward earning a bachelor's degree.
The agreement also includes an annual $1,000 Park University Associate Degree Recognition Scholarship for transfer students from MCC. However, the specific details about the benefits and requirements of the agreement, such as the credit evaluation process and advising benefits, have not been disclosed in the article.
The signing ceremony included the exchange of gifts between Park University President Shane Smeed and MCC Vice Chancellor of Instruction and MCC-Online President Dr. Thomas Meyer. The article does not provide any new information about the specific details or benefits of the agreement beyond what has been stated.
This agreement is expected to provide a smoother transition for MCC students who wish to continue their education at Park University. Both institutions are proud of this collaboration and the opportunities it presents for their students.
This agreement between Park University and Metropolitan Community College (MCC) focuses on facilitating education-and-self-development, as it offers MCC students online-education opportunities to earn a bachelor's degree at Park University with guaranteed admission upon earning an Associate in Arts degree. Park University will accept designated freshman and sophomore level education credits, as well as all general education credits earned at MCC to apply toward a bachelor's degree, providing a seamless learning experience.
