Alamance Community College (ACC) and NC Wesleyan University (NCWU) have entered into a multi-tiered transfer agreement that provides students with academic opportunities across multiple programs.

 

The agreement enhances and expands educational opportunities for ACC graduates transferring to NCWU after earning an associate degree from one or more of five different programs. The ACC graduates consequently gain access to the benefits of the Wesleyan Works program.

 

Wesleyan Works is a transfer program designed for community college students who plan to continue their education at NCWU. Wesleyan Works guarantees admission to NCWU for ACC’s graduates earning Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate of Engineering and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Students who participate in Wesleyan Works will have access to academic advising and financial aid counseling through NCWU, as well as access to attend events on NCWU’s main campus in Rocky Mount, NC. The target population for this program is adult students who intend to attend NCWU’s evening or online programs.

 

Students who graduate and transfer under this agreement may select any of NCWU’s traditional programs of study, or may transfer to NCWU’s Adult and Professional Studies programs utilizing the advantages of the Wesleyan Works program.

 

Once accepted to NC Wesleyan University, graduates of Alamance Community College’s AAS programs will be permitted to take up to an additional 15 hours of general education coursework while still at ACC, for a total of no more than 75 credit hours in transfer.

 

Bachelor degree opportunities for ACC transfer students include Criminal Justice, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Accounting, and Healthcare Administration.

 

Furthermore, the Wesleyan Works agreement offers reduced tuition for ACC faculty and staff seeking online educational pathways. ACC employees would receive reductions of $350 per credit hour for undergraduate programs and $400 per credit hour for graduate programs.

 

(Above) Celebrating the agreement with ACC President Dr. Ken Ingle and NC Wesleyan President Dr. Even Duff (seated l-r) were ACC personnel Rodney Reece, Dean/Applied Engineering, Agriculture & Skilled Trades; Dr. Melanie Lewis, Dean/Health & Public Services; Dr. Samantheo Marcellus, Dept. Head/University Transfer; Sonya McCook, Dean/Business, Arts and Sciences; Dr. Lisa Johnson, Vice President/Student Learning; and a contingent from NC Wesleyan University.

 

“We are looking forward to serving the graduates and employees of Alamance Community College as they continue their higher education journey at the undergraduate and graduate levels,” said NC Wesleyan President Dr. Evan Duff.  “Our programs are specifically designed for those who want to work part-time or full-time and complete their degree online. We also have robust traditional programs for students who graduate from Alamance and want to continue that on-campus experience. This partnership will provide multiple affordable pathways for ACC graduates and employees.”

 

“Together with NC Wesleyan, we are creating a stronger foundation for our students’ future success,” said Dr. Lisa Johnson, ACC Vice President of Student Learning and Chief Academic Officer. “Supporting them through multiple pathways and program options ensures they will be well-equipped to meet the challenges of an ever-changing workforce.”