(ANGOLA) - Students graduating from Ivy Tech Community College will soon have an easier path to earning a bachelor's degree at Trine University, thanks to an expanded transfer partnership between the two institutions.
Under the agreement, students who complete one of 32 professional certificates or associate degrees at Ivy Tech will be able to seamlessly continue into Trine bachelor's degree programs. The expanded pathway covers a wide range of fields, including business, communication, science, engineering and computing, nursing, criminal justice, education, healthcare administration and psychology.
"We know that many students who have already been successful at Ivy Tech will want to receive the career benefits of completing a bachelor's degree," said Kim Bennett, Trine's vice president for enrollment management. "This expanded partnership provides added value and a clearer pathway for those students to our career-focused programs at Trine."
Guaranteed Admission and Tuition Benefits
As part of the partnership, Ivy Tech students will receive coordinated academic advising from both institutions to help ensure on-time completion and a smooth transition between schools.
Graduates will be guaranteed admission to designated programs on Trine's Angola campus and will be eligible for transfer scholarship opportunities. Additional details about the Guaranteed Transfer Admission Program are available at trine.edu/gtap.
Students who choose to enroll in bachelor's degree programs through TrineOnline will receive discounted tuition. The expanded agreement also extends tuition discounts to Ivy Tech employees and their spouses who enroll in TrineOnline programs.
"We're glad to partner with Ivy Tech to help their employees as well as their students reach their educational goals," Bennett said. "Together, our institutions are working to meet the educational needs of this region."
University officials say the partnership is designed to reduce barriers, lower costs and give students a clearer, more efficient route from associate degrees to four-year credentials.