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 “We know
that the majority of community college students begin their studies
with the intention of completing a four-year degree,” Illinois
Wesleyan University President S. Georgia Nugent said. “To the extent
that Illinois Wesleyan can become a transfer destination, HCC, IWU,
and our community all benefit.”
The admissions agreement allows a variety of students with diverse
interests to continue their education at IWU, with HCC’s Associate
in Arts and Science degree encompassing over 30 subjects spanning
the humanities, sciences, topics in business, and more.
“Strong partnerships are key to the mission of serving our
community,” said Heartland Community College President Keith
Cornille.
“Working with IWU and others helps offer a strong four-year plan for
students within our community to have the option to both start and
stay here. The community as a whole, including employers, reap the
benefits when we are all able to retain and graduate our students.”
Heartland Community College students are guaranteed admission to
Illinois Wesleyan University under the following criteria:
1) IWU will guarantee the acceptance of all transferable credits
earned from the HCC transfer-oriented degree program and no
distinction will be made by IWU between the completion of these
courses and those offered at Illinois Wesleyan University.
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2) Students may have to take additional prerequisite course
requirements specific to certain majors.
3) Students who complete the HCC transfer-oriented degree program
with a 3.0 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and submit an official
transcript from HCC are eligible for guaranteed admission.
“Any time we can provide easy transfer options for our students it is a
benefit,” said Lindsay Eickhorst, Dean of Enrollment Services at HCC. “Now our
Associate in Arts and Associate in Sciences degrees will transfer to IWU
seamlessly. With the specific transfer plans for each IWU major, students who
start at Heartland can also be sure that within their Associate’s degree they
are taking classes that will keep them on track for timely graduation once they
reach IWU.”
Illinois Wesleyan Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing LeAnn Hughes
added, “We are excited to partner with HCC to streamline the transfer
experience. And, as Hawks become Titans, we will continue working with them — as
we do with all of our students — to ensure an on-time graduation plan from
Illinois Wesleyan.”
[Steve Fast
Director, Public Information
Heartland Community College]
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