Haywood Community College Signs Transfer Agreement with Western Governors University
Jul 10, 2024 09:30AM ● By WNC Business
CLYDE — On Friday, June 21, leaders from Haywood Community College and Western Governors University participated in a formal signing ceremony to formalize a new transfer agreement between the two institutions. HCC graduates and employees will now have access to flexible, personalized learning pathways to higher education and professional development through WGU. The agreement is further intended to formalize the transfer of applicable academic credits between the schools.
Additionally, HCC graduates, staff and faculty will be able to apply for specially designated WGU Community College Partner Scholarships valued at $2,500 each. Tuition is around $4,000 per six-month term for most WGU bachelor’s degree programs.
As a competency-based university, WGU offers students the option to take as many courses as they want per term with the consent of their assigned program mentor. WGU’s programs are designed to fit into busy work and home schedules.
Founded in 1997, WGU is an accredited, online nonprofit university offering more than 80 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in healthcare, IT, business, and K-12 education. The university has more than 175,000 students enrolled nationwide, including more than 5,300 in North Carolina.
To learn more about Haywood Community College, visit Haywood.edu. For more information about WGU, visit WGU.edu.
About Haywood Community College:Founded in 1965, HCC continues to offer over 30 programs for students to obtain a certificate, diploma or associate degree. The college’s short-term training includes focus areas of BLET, Fire, EMS, Construction, and more for those looking to enter a specialized industry in a short amount of time. Tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountains, the campus has been recognized for its beauty by numerous organizations. With small class sizes and personalized service, our employees are dedicated to supporting the success of all students. The fall term starts on August 19 and registration is currently open. Learn more at Haywood.edu.
About WGU:
Established in 1997 by 19 US governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online nonprofit WGU now serves more than 175,000 students nationwide and has more than 331,000 graduates in all 50 states. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 27 years, the university has become a leading influence in the development of innovative workforce-focused approaches to education. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN and The New York Times. Learn more at WGU.edu.
Source: Western Governors University