McKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Texas State University, The University of Texas at Dallas and Collin College have launched the Collin College Academic Alliance. This innovative partnership gives area residents the opportunity to earn an associate degree and seamlessly complete a bachelor’s degree* while saving thousands of dollars. The program, with full academic support from Collin College and its partner universities, allows students to complete their Texas State University or The University of Texas at Dallas degree entirely in Collin County.
Located on the Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, this alliance partnership offers students an exciting opportunity that includes savings of approximately $20,000. Students can take many Collin College courses that are approved to apply toward a university degree program.
“Texas State University is proud of its unwavering belief in the power of education to transform lives and communities,” said Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse. “We believe our shared mission with Collin College makes us a great partner to serve the incredible population growth in Collin County and the surrounding area. Not only will students receive classes on the Collins Technical Campus, they will also gain a Texas State University experience, saving them thousands of dollars through this agreement.”
This new initiative offers the community a new model of higher education.
“The University of Texas at Dallas is proud to be at the forefront of important efforts, and this collaboration is no exception,” said UT Dallas President Richard C. Benson. “We have a strong, long-standing relationship with Collin College, and together we are paving the way for student success.”
Collin College serves as the Alliance’s central location, providing space, advising, and a full complement of student support services. Alliance students also have access to dining facilities, a library, and an on-campus bookstore, as well as central student support services, including academic advising, career services, counseling, and disability services.
“We are excited to take our partnership with Texas State University and The University of Texas at Dallas to a new level,” said Dr. Neil Matkin, chancellor of the Collin College District. “This partnership will create a truly streamlined pathway for Collin College degree-earners to top programs at great universities while also delivering significant cost savings.”
Alliance College students enjoy a variety of partner university perks, from library services to football game tickets, as well as the opportunity to join Collin College student organizations and attend local arts and sports events.
Additionally, Collin College plans to work with its academic alliance partners to explore additional programs, such as educational certificate programs, in the near future.
For more information about the Collin College Academic Alliance, visit www.collin.edu/academics/alliance
About Texas State University
Founded in 1899, Texas State University is one of the largest universities in the state of Texas, enrolling more than 38,000 students at its San Marcos and Round Rock campuses. Texas State University’s more than 230,000 alumni are a powerful force serving the economic workforce needs of Texas and around the world.
About the University of Texas at Dallas
With an enrollment of over 30,000 students, The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative educational institution located in the heart of North Texas. UT Dallas offers rigorous academic programs with curricula that cater to the diverse interests of undergraduate and graduate students. With seven schools offering over 145 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as professional certificates and short-term programs, The University of Texas at Dallas is also recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the top doctoral institutions with the most active research activity.
About Collin College
Collin College serves more than 58,000 credit-bearing and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, and the new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management. As the only public college based in Collin County, Collin College partners with business, government and industry to provide customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.
*Pending approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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