WGU North Carolina and Richmond Community College Establish Pathway to Advanced Degrees

Western Governors University (WGU) North Carolina and Richmond Community College have agreed to a Transfer Pathways program that ensures transfer students with associate degrees from RichmondCC are aligned with WGU’s bachelors degree programs. The new Transfer Pathways program follows the signing of an agreement in August by both institutions providing RichmondCC graduates and faculty with a 5 percent discount on WGU’s tuition.

Dr. Dale McInnis, president of RichmondCC, tells PRNewswire.com, “Our partnership with WGU North Carolina opens new avenues for our graduates to earn the credentials they need for the careers they want. We appreciate WGU extending the Transfer Pathways to our graduates and making sure the transition to a bachelor’s degree program is a smooth and easy process.”

WGU is an accredited nonprofit online university offering more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degrees in the high-demand fields of business, technology, education, and healthcare, including nursing. As part of the Transfer Pathways program, RichmondCC graduates will be able to transfer credits toward degrees in WGU’s College of Business, College of Health Professions (including RN to MSN options), and College of Information Technology.

According to WGU North Carolina Chancellor Catherine Truitt, “Studies show that North Carolina’s job growth will outstrip our population growth by the year 2024. We are very excited to be collaborating with Richmond Community College to provide an affordable and accessible means for their students to further their education and fill those critical job openings in our state.”

To learn more about the new Transfer Pathways program between WGU North Carolina and Richmond Community College, visit here.