Transfer Agreement to Provide Seamless Pathway to Bachelor’s Degrees

In Boon to Local Students and Regional Businesses, Westchester Community College and Purchase College Sign Transfer Agreement to Provide Seamless Pathway to Bachelor’s Degrees

Westchester Community College (WCC) and Purchase College, SUNY have signed a transfer articulation agreement to promote degree completion and facilitate the transfer process, enabling participating WCC students to matriculate into Purchase College with junior standing.

WCC students who graduate with a minimum GPA of 2.5 will be guaranteed admission into Purchase College and will be eligible for a $1,000 transfer scholarship good for up to two years, which will be offered on a first come first serve basis. WCC students who earn their Associate’s Degree in the following Liberal Arts and Sciences programs will have program to program articulation pathways available into the following Bachelor’s Degree programs at Purchase College: Anthropology, Biology, Economics, English, Psychology and Sociology. Currently, more than fifty WCC students transfer to Purchase College each year.

“WCC is committed to helping students succeed in their pursuit of academic and career goals,” said Dr. Belinda S. Miles, President of Westchester Community College. “This agreement with Purchase College provides our graduates with the opportunity to seamlessly transition to another high-quality SUNY institution where they can continue studies in their chosen field. Agreements such as this allow our graduates to maximize their investment in themselves and enter the local job market well-prepared to meet the needs of our regional economy.”

Purchase College President Milagros (Milly) Peña, PhD, said, “We’re pleased to announce this agreement with our close neighbor, Westchester Community College, with whom we’ve had a longstanding and fruitful relationship. Over the years, we’ve been proud to welcome students from WCC, to watch them thrive during their time at Purchase, and to witness their success as alumni. We look forward to making this path even more seamless and to providing additional funds and resources to support WCC students as they take the next step in their academic journey.”

Students interested in learning more about this transfer opportunity should visit SUNY Purchase Transfer Agreement – Westchester Community College

About Purchase College, SUNY

Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His aspiration for Purchase was to create a dynamic campus that combined conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Today, Purchase College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about the College, visit www.purchase.edu

About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College provides over 31,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the most affordable tuition rates in New York State. WCC offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Westchester Community College Foundation

Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds, distributing over $2 million in scholarships annually. Through its fundraising and programmatic activities, the Foundation supports the college’s efforts to provide access to quality education and skills for success.