In recognition of National Transfer Student Week, Connecticut State Community College (CT State) is highlighting a series of six new transfer agreements that expand opportunities for students to continue their education at four-year institutions.

Recent agreements include partnerships with Sacred Heart University, University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Albertus Magnus College, American International College, Mitchell College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, with benefits including tuition discounts, scholarships, expanded credit transfer and defined pathways to bachelor’s degrees.

”These agreements create additional affordable pathways for CT State students to complete their bachelor’s degrees,” said Troy Miller, vice president of enrollment management at CT State. “They also help students make the most of the credits they have already earned, saving time and money as they continue toward a four-year degree.”

Several of the new agreements include significant financial and academic benefits. Eligible CT State students transferring to Sacred Heart University may qualify for a 50% tuition reduction.

American International College will accept up to 90 transfer credits, subject to program requirements, and offers eligible students an annual scholarship and housing discount.

The University of Saint Joseph guarantees junior status to students who complete a CT State associate degree and allows eligible students to take one course at USJ at no cost during their final semester at CT State before transferring. CT State students may also qualify for USJ merit awards based on GPA, with scholarships ranging from $28,000 to $30,000 annually for students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher.

Mitchell College offers guaranteed general admission to eligible CT State associate degree graduates, scholarships totaling up to $3,000 over three years for students who complete an official campus visit, and merit scholarships of up to $20,000 annually.

The new agreements add to established pathways from CT State associate degree programs to bachelor’s degree programs at the Connecticut state universities and Charter Oak State College, and longstanding transfer opportunities with UConn.

”The earlier students understand their transfer options, the better positioned they are to choose courses and pathways that support their goals,” Miller said. “Clear transfer pathways help students see how their CT State credits can apply toward a bachelor’s degree and compare the academic and financial benefits available through different institutions.”

About 30% of CT State students transfer to another college or university within three years, roughly in line with the national average for first-time community college students. CT State students can explore transfer opportunities through academic advising, transfer fairs and visits from four-year institutions.

For more information about CT State transfer agreements and pathways, visit https://ctstate.edu/transfer-planning.