HCC, Elms ink pact
Agreement benefits biology and biotechnology majors
Holyoke Community College and College of Our Lady of the Elms signed a transfer agreement March 30 that will make it easier for HCC students to complete their bachelor's degree at Elms College in biology or biotechnology.
HCC students who earn an associate's degree in biology or biotechnology with a minimum GPA of 2.0 will be able to transfer at least 60 credits and enroll into Elms College's bachelor degree programs in either biology or biotechnology.
"Elms College has been a college of choice for many Holyoke Community College students," said HCC President Christina Royal, Ph.D. "We are excited to expand our partnership for the benefit of our students who want a seamless transfer experience in STEM fields of study."
The agreement is effective immediately so that HCC biology and biotechnology students who graduate this spring and meet the requirements of the agreement can matriculate into Elms this fall as third-year students.
"We are delighted to partner once again with Holyoke Community College to offer students an opportunity to continue their education at Elms College," said Elms President Harry E. Dumay. "The increase in college graduates resulting from this agreement will serve our shared goal of improving access to higher education for all students."
For information about the program, contact admissions@elms.edu or admissions@hcc.edu
PHOTOS: (Thumbnail) Elms College President Harry Dumay, Ph.D., MBA, and Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal, Ph.D., shake hands after signing an articulation transfer agreement. (Above) Elms College President Harry Dumay, Ph.D., MBA, Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal, Ph.D., and representatives from both institutions celebrating the signing of the transfer agreement between HCC and Elms.
