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UT Tyler, Jacksonville College Partner to Streamline Transfer Process

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July 22, 2019

Media Contact: Beverley Golden
Senior Director of Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
903.566.7303

The University of Texas at Tyler and Jacksonville College announced today their partnership to offer seamless pathways for students to earn degrees from both institutions.

With the partnership, undergraduate students from Jacksonville College may complete an associate degree and transfer to UT Tyler to complete a bachelor's degree without loss of credit or recognition for approved courses.

"We strengthen our region by increasing the number of residents who hold college or university degrees," said Dr. Amir Mirmiran, UT Tyler provost and vice president for academic affairs. "This partnership allows both institutions to make those degrees more accessible."

The institutions will develop online transfer planning guides to ensure that the courses listed are transferable between Jacksonville College and UT Tyler.

"As an alumna of UT Tyler for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I am well acquainted with the quality education UT Tyler provides," said Marolyn Welch, Jacksonville College vice president for academic affairs and academic dean. "I could not be more pleased that Jacksonville College students will be afforded an accessible transition to the next phase of their educational journey right here in the East Texas region and at such a prestigious institution as UT Tyler."

Officials also will develop financial assistance opportunities, degrees to be awarded and options for reverse transfer of credit.

A member of the prestigious UT System, The University of Texas at Tyler focuses on student success and innovative research in the more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered. With more than 10,000 students, UT Tyler has facilities in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.