Sept. 29, 2021 — Collin College and Western Governors University (WGU) Texas announced a partnership to support students seeking bachelor’s degrees after completing their associate degrees. The partnership creates pathways for Collin College students, graduates, and employees to work toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree and further their education through WGU Texas.
“Collin College is dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities,” said Collin College District President Dr. Neil Matkin. “We are excited to establish this new partnership with WGU Texas and provide additional options for our students and employees to earn degrees.”
This is the first transfer agreement between Collin College and WGU Texas, and it streamlines the process for Collin College graduates pursuing a bachelor’s or a master’s degree through WGU Texas. Through the agreement, students who graduate with Collin College associate degrees, faculty, and staff can choose from more than 60 accredited bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
“This agreement addresses our community’s needs,” said Collin College Board of Trustees Chair Andrew Hardin. “It not only helps our students and employees, but it will also provide much needed additional professionals for area businesses and industry.”
Transfer students receive special benefits including:
- A five percent tuition discount for up to four terms.
- Exclusive partner scholarships, valued at up to $2,500, credited at $600 per term.
- Comprehensive and seamless transfer policy.
- All completed courses at Collin College with a C or higher are automatically accepted.
“As one of the state’s most transfer-friendly universities, we are grateful for the opportunity to provide Collin College students, graduates, and employees with an efficient transfer process to reduce their overall costs and time to complete their degrees through WGU Texas online,” said Linda Battles, chancellor of WGU Texas. “This partnership helps students reach their next goal by creating an opportunity to earn respected and accredited degrees that will prepare them to enter some of the state’s most in-demand careers.”
WGU Texas’s current enrollment is more than 14,000 students, with students enrolled in 233 of the state’s 254 counties. More than 500 students from Collin College attend WGU Texas, with an additional 100 earning bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
For more information about WGU Texas community college partnerships and scholarship opportunities, visit texas.wgu.edu/cc.
Collin College serves more than 56,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degrees. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.