Leaders from Elmira College and SUNY Corning Community College held a ceremonial signing of a new transfer agreement between the two institutions. The agreement provides a smooth path for graduating CCC students to transfer to and attend Elmira College where they can earn a bachelor's degree.
"This event formalized a new agreement that will help remove some of the financial obstacles for Corning Community College students who wish to earn a bachelor's degree," said Dr. Charles W. Lindsay, Elmira College President. "While CCC and EC have had academic articulation agreements in the past, this new agreement focuses on scholarships and guarantees that CCC graduates who meet grade point average criteria will receive generous funds."
"This agreement is a testament to our mission - Empower Our Students. Elevate Our Community. - as it will create opportunities for our students to pursue a bachelor's degree while staying close to home," said Dr. William P. Mullaney, SUNY Corning Community College President. "We are particularly excited about the new, career-focused programs EC has been launching that pair well with CCC's academic programs."
Students transferring with an Associate's degree from CCC to EC with a grade point average of 3.3 or higher will receive a $20,000 Transfer Scholarship. Students transferring with a GPA of 3.2 and lower will earn a $15,000 Transfer Scholarship. Additional need-based grant funding will be available to students who qualify based on demonstrated need. Funding for these scholarships is renewable as long as the student is enrolled and remains in good academic standing.
Beyond the scholarship information, further details are outlined in the agreement. EC will transfer up to 68 credits earned at CCC toward the completion of a Bachelor's degree. This applies to CCC students who receive an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree and have at least 54 college transfer credits. For their part, students must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher and the courses in which the grades were earned must apply to the degree. For full details and requirements, interested graduating CCC students should contact the Enrollment Advisement Center (EAC) at 607-962-9151.
"We are proud of this transformative partnership with Elmira College which will provide a seamless pathway for our students to reach new heights and lessen the financial barriers to obtain a four-year degree," said Dr. Robert Koble, Vice President of Academic Affairs at SUNY CCC. "Together, EC and CCC can help develop a local and regional workforce that has benefited from the emphasis our two institutions place on life-long learning, leadership, and community involvement," said Dr. Patricia Ireland, Provost at EC. "We are excited to welcome CCC graduates and delighted to offer a more affordable journey towards a bachelor's degree."
About SUNY Corning Community College
SUNY Corning Community College's (SUNY CCC) main campus is located in Corning, NY. SUNY CCC serves life-long learners by providing access to high-quality, affordable transfer, career, and workforce development educational opportunities. Our learning environment fosters diversity, empowerment, leadership, and teamwork for academic, professional, and personal success. To learn more, visit corning-cc.edu.
About Elmira College
Founded in 1855, Elmira College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering 25-plus majors, an honors program, 17 academic societies, and 16 Division III varsity teams. Located in the Southern Finger Lakes Region of New York, Elmira's undergraduate and graduate student population hails from more than 20 states and nine countries. Elmira is a Phi Beta Kappa College and has been ranked a top college, nationally, for student internships. The College is also home to the Center for Mark Twain Studies, one of four historically significant Twain heritage sites in the U.S., which attracts Twain scholars and educators from around the world for research on the famous literary icon. Proud of its history and tradition, the College is committed to the ideals of community service, and intellectual and individual growth.
