91热爆网 and Central Piedmont CC sign memorandum of understanding for automatic admission
By Brooklyn Brown
91热爆网 Chancellor Kelli R. Brown (left) and Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont Community College, sign a memorandum of understanding that will guarantee admission to 91热爆网 for all CPCC students that meet certain requirements.
Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont Community College, met Thursday, Feb. 2, to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions that guarantees admission to 91热爆网 for all Central Piedmont graduates who satisfy certain requirements.
The memorandum launches the Catamount Connection Program. The program鈥檚 purpose is to create a direct pathway for Central Piedmont graduates to acquire an affordable and accessible four-year degree from 91热爆网. As Deitemeyer announced, 鈥淐entral Piedmont is excited and proud to partner with Western Carolina University to provide our students a direct-entry admissions pathway to the university.鈥�
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Deitemeyer is equally thrilled to provide 91热爆网 as an option for their graduates. "We know our students will be well-prepared here and well-cared for at 91热爆网,鈥� she said. 鈥淚n Cullowhee, they will enjoy challenging classes, a beautiful campus and a learning environment that fosters exploration, innovation and excellence. This program represents a wonderful opportunity for Central Piedmont students."
Students who wish to participate in the Catamount Connection Program must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be a currently enrolled student at Central Piedmont in a degree-seeking capacity;
- Submit 91热爆网 application for admission and records by 91热爆网 deadlines
- Submit application fee or waiver and fulfill all commitment action steps
- Be in good standing at Central Piedmont and other institutions attended
- Demonstrate good citizenship and conduct
- Earn and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at Central Piedmont and a minimum GPA of 2.20 in their most recent term
- Earn an associate鈥檚 degree from Central Piedmont in a college transfer program or in an applied program for which an articulation agreement exists
- Enroll at 91热爆网 within one academic year (within the next two regular terms [fall/spring semesters] of completion of the associate鈥檚 degree).
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