Westchester Community College and Pace University have signed a new transfer agreement allowing students who complete their studies at WCC to matriculate into Pace with junior standing. The new agreement covers students in 12 WCC majors.
Westchester Community College students who graduate from those programs with an associate of arts of sciences degree and a minimum grade-point average of 2.5 will be guaranteed acceptance to Pace. All students graduating from WCC’s A.A. or A.S. programs will have their general education/core requirements waived if they transfer to Pace. For these students, all courses that receive a passing grade at WCC will count toward degree completion at Pace.
For the transfer students, a maximum of 68 credits will be applied toward the completion of the relevant Pace bachelor’s degree programs.
For Nursing students in particular, those graduating with an associate of applied science degree from WCC are eligible to enroll in the Pace registered nurse bachelor of science online degree program. Those with a grade-point average of 2.75 or better will be guaranteed admission with junior standing. All nursing students graduating from WCC will have their lower-level general education/core requirements waived if they transfer to Pace. Nursing students transferring to Pace will receive a discounted tuition rate.
In addition, Pace will offer scholarships to select transfer students.
“The college is deeply committed to helping our students succeed,” said Belinda Miles, president of WCC. “This includes strengthening our transfer pathways and forging new agreements with four-year institutions. Such agreements truly help our students move on toward real opportunities in the classroom and the workplace as they transition from graduation here to bachelor’s degrees at Pace and subsequent careers in their chosen fields. As we seek to simplify and redesign the student experience, this agreement makes it easier for our students to move on in their journeys toward success.”
“I’m thrilled to deepen Pace University’s partnership with Westchester Community College through this innovative agreement,” added Pace President Marvin Krislov. “Westchester Community College is our county neighbor and our partner in the mission to open doors and provide opportunities for our students. This partnership helps our future graduates strengthen their skills to compete in an ever-changing global economy.” Pace Provost Vanya Quiñones said the agreement with WCC will be a transformative experience for students and create a clear pathway for success. “Providing students with opportunities to fulfill their potential is not only a core philosophy at Pace, it’s also part of our academic DNA,” said Quinones
