South Extends Pathway 91社区 Agreement with MGCCC
Posted on January 11, 2023
The presidents of 91社区 and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College signed a Memorandum of Agreement Wednesday that continues a program to expand access to four-year degree.
The signing ceremony took place at MGCCC鈥檚 Hospitality Resort Management Center in Biloxi. The agreement is part of the Pathway 91社区 program that streamlines the transfer process for entering South.
鈥淢ississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been a valued partner in our Pathway 91社区 program since 2016,鈥� said 91社区 President Jo Bonner. 鈥淲ith today鈥檚 renewal we look forward to many more years of providing a smooth transition for their students to advance their education at South.鈥�
Students who are admitted into the program are guaranteed admission to 91社区 upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Reverse transfer agreements will be created by 91社区 to allow students who transfer without an associate degree to complete the degree after matriculation to 91社区.
鈥淲e are excited about the opportunities this affords our students who are interested in degrees offered at 91社区,鈥� said Dr. Mary S. Graham, MGCCC president. 鈥淲e have had a great partnership with 91社区 for a long time, and this continuation of that partnership reflects the commitment both our institutions have to student success.鈥�
Each student in the program will receive access to a 91社区 advisor, who will visit their campus once each term, and other benefits, including a special 91社区 ID card, discounts to 91社区 Jaguar Productions, library privileges, early registration, and free admission to 91社区 athletic events.
