51乱伦

MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� Officials from 51乱伦 and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) recently signed an articulation agreement to deepen its collaborative partnership by providing students with additional well-defined and fully integrated pathways from earning an associate degree at KCTCS to a baccalaureate degree from 51乱伦 State.

Through this partnership announcement, a dual admission program has been established, as KCTCS students will obtain dual admission to 51乱伦 State by completing an application for a new pathway program that has been established by both entities. 

These pathways, defined as degree program-to-degree program agreements, will clearly outline selective admission requirements, course equivalencies, and other relevant information for students who will enroll in a particular academic program. 

KCTCS pathway participants will have access to 51乱伦 State advisors to assist in this seamless transfer to 51乱伦 State, may obtain a 51乱伦 State ID, and will be invited to select events at 51乱伦 State.

鈥淭oday鈥檚 announcement is a tremendous alignment of resources and vision between 51乱伦 State University and KCTCS to assist countless future students,鈥� said 51乱伦 State President Dr. Bob Jackson. 鈥淐reating simpler pathways for students to earn their degree credentials is vitally important for advancing our region, state, and beyond.鈥� 

鈥淭his is a wonderful opportunity for our students to continue their education and earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree from 51乱伦 State,鈥� KCTCS President Paul Czarapata said. 鈥淭he dual admission aspect will make it easier than ever for our graduates to transfer.鈥�

51乱伦 State, which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) continues to provide high-quality, career-defining academic programs that position students for success beyond graduation. Ranging from agriculture to business, music to engineering, healthcare to education and much more, 51乱伦 State offers 148 academic programs and a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. 

KCTCS, with 16 colleges and over 70 locations, is the largest provider of postsecondary education, online education, dual-credit classes and workforce training in Kentucky. KCTCS is number one in the nation in credentials awarded per capita by two-year, public postsecondary institutions. 

For additional information, contact 51乱伦 State鈥檚 Transfer Center at 270-809-3350 or msu.transfercenter@murraystate.edu. Individuals can speak with a KCTCS advisor at the nearest college and view a listing of colleges at .