STCC creates affordable transfer agreements with Post University
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College this fall partnered with Post University in Waterbury, Conn., to offer seamless transfer pathways in six programs.
Students in the following STCC associate degree programs have an opportunity to transfer to Post University and pursue a bachelor’s degree: applied psychology, business transfer, communication and digital media, criminal justice transfer, early childhood education transfer, and human services/social work.
Post University offers classes online but also has a 58-acre main campus that includes six student residence halls, admissions building, library, fitness center and a multipurpose sports facility. The main campus classes for spring 2021 will also be online in response to risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
STCC this spring also is planning online classes with a mix of low-density in-person labs for health and manufacturing programs.
STCC and Post University signed the agreements in September. STCC offers dozens of pathways for transferring to a four-year college or university. Students who take advantage of the transfer pathways can see significant financial savings, said Matt Gravel, dean of Academic Initiatives at STCC.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Post University and give our students a great opportunity to save money while pursuing a bachelor’s degree. You can save thousands of dollars by starting at STCC and transferring through one of our many pathways,” Gravel said. “We encourage students who are planning on going on to a four-year college or university after STCC to speak with their academic advisors early about the transfer pathways. They will need to plan early in order to take courses or programs that parallel requirements at the college they plan to attend.”
“This new partnership has been designed with the unique needs of a community college student population in mind,” Post University Provost Elizabeth Johnson said. “We look forward to having these Springfield Technical Community College students become Post Eagles through a supportive and easy transition process that allows them to keep their focus on gaining the skills and knowledge needed for their career of choice.”
In addition to agreements with Post University and other institutions, STCC participates in the following programs:
- MassTransfer, a program that guarantees participating students admission to the Massachusetts Public University of their choice, provided they graduate from an approved major at STCC with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher;
- Commonwealth Commitment, a component of the MassTransfer program that provides additional financial incentives to students who complete their associate and bachelor programs within a certain timeframe; and
- Gen Ed Foundation, a 34-credit block of courses that, once completed at STCC, will satisfy the general education requirements at any public college or university in Massachusetts.
To learn more about the transfer agreements at STCC, including ones with Post University, visit stcc.edu/resources/academic-support/transfer/agreements/
Interested in applying to STCC? Visit stcc.edu/apply or call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequalled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
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