Seamless transfer process agreed upon by Park University and Metropolitan Community College for graduates from MCC
Park University and Metropolitan Community College have announced a new partnership that will provide additional support, resources, and affordability for students transferring from MCC to Park.
The agreement, signed during a ceremony on the University's flagship Parkville Campus on Jan. 24, 2024, will allow Park University to accept Metropolitan Community College's designated freshman and sophomore level education credits. Furthermore, MCC students who earn an Associate in Arts degree will be eligible for guaranteed admission at Park with junior status.
The agreement also includes a provision for transfer students from MCC to Park to be eligible for an annual $1,000 Park University Associate Degree Recognition Scholarship.
Park University President Shane Smeed and MCC Vice Chancellor of Instruction and MCC-Online President Dr. Thomas Meyer were in attendance at the ceremony, where they exchanged gifts to symbolize the partnership.
Both institutions are proud of their decades-long history of serving first-generation college students, including veterans. MCC Chancellor Kimberly Beatty, Ed.D. mentioned that the agreement with Park University demonstrates both institutions' commitment to creating greater educational opportunities for all.
While the agreement does not specify which bachelor's degree program at Park University the MCC graduates will be eligible for, it does provide a straightforward path to earning a bachelor's degree at Park.
For more information about the transfer process to Park University, MCC students are advised to contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@our website or (816) 584-6275, or visit our website at
Typically, articulation agreements between community colleges and universities include guarantees that students who complete an associate degree at the community college can transfer a minimum of 60 credits to the university toward a bachelor’s degree. They also often include assurances of admission for students meeting certain criteria, possible waivers of application fees, scholarships or tuition discounts for transfer students, and support for employees, spouses, and dependents in some cases.
For the exact details of the articulation agreement between Park University and Metropolitan Community College, including credit transfer policies and scholarship offers, it is best to contact the admissions or transfer office at Park University or the advising or transfer services office at Metropolitan Community College. Checking the official websites or transfer agreements published by either institution will also provide accurate, up-to-date information.
This partnership between Park University and Metropolitan Community College, aimed at education-and-self-development, ensures that MCC students transferring to Park can benefit from additional support and resources. Moreover, general-news about the agreement reveals that MCC students with an Associate in Arts degree are eligible for guaranteed admission at Park with junior status and an annual $1,000 scholarship.
