INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University and BridgeValley Community and Technical College announced an initiative Tuesday that will allow students who earn an associate’s degree an easier opportunity to enroll at the university.
The Straight 2 State program will give BridgeValley students guaranteed admission into West Virginia State University and their selected major. All academic credits will transfer and go toward their degree.
“Through our partnership and this first of its kind program, WVSU and BridgeValley are seeking to increase access and the number of students who earn a college education, decrease the time to earning a bachelor’s degree, and saving students’ time and money,” university president Anthony Jenkins said in a statement.
Eunice Bellinger, president of BridgeValley, said this fits with both institutions’ mission regarding making college education more accessible.
“Our students will now have even more options when it comes to completing a bachelor’s degree,” she said.
BridgeValley students interested in the program will be paired with a West Virginia Student University advisor who will assist in the transition between the schools.
The agreement will go into effect in fall 2018.