91热爆网 and Blue Ridge CC renew memorandum of understanding
91热爆网 Chancellor Kelli Brown and Laura Leatherwood, president of Blue Ridge Community College.
By Marlon W. Morgan
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Laura B. Leatherwood, president of Blue Ridge Community College, signed a renewal of the memorandum of understanding between the two institutions that guarantees admission to 91热爆网 for all Blue Ridge CC graduates who satisfy certain requirements.
"We are thrilled to continue this partnership with Blue Ridge Community College in streamlining the pathway for transfer students to continue their higher education journey at 91热爆网," said Brown. "As a proud community college graduate myself, I have experienced first-hand the opportunities programs such as these provide students seeking accessible, high-quality education."
The renewal will take effect from 2024-2029.
鈥淎s leaders and innovators in higher education, we understand the power of collaboration in fueling student success and workforce development,鈥� Leatherwood said. 鈥淏y renewing this direct-entry pathway between Blue Ridge Community College and Western Carolina University, we鈥檙e expanding resources and opportunities for our students as we prepare them for an ever-changing world and economy.鈥�
To be eligible for the Catamount Blue Ridge Program, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Be a currently enrolled student at Blue Ridge Community College in a degree-seeking capacity.
- Submit 91热爆网 Application for Admission and records by the university deadline.
- Submit application fee or waiver and fulfil all commitment action steps.
- Be in good standing at Blue Ridge CC and other institutions attended.
- Demonstrate good citizenship and conduct.
- Earn and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at Blue Ridge and a minimum GPA of 2.20 in the most recently completed academic term.
- Earn an associate鈥檚 degree from Blue Ridge CC in a college transfer program or in an applied program for which an articulation agreement exists.
- Enroll at 91热爆网 within one academic year (within the next two regular terms or fall/spring semesters) of completion of the associate鈥檚 degree.
- Submit the
- This is in addition to applying to 91热爆网.
For more information about how to transfer to 91热爆网, visit /apply/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students/index.aspx.
