connect transfer
CONNECT is a partnership of public higher education institutions in Southeastern Massachusetts: Bridgewater State University, Bristol Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Massasoit Community College, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
One of CONNECT's main goals is to improve the quality, accessibility, and affordability of higher education in Southeastern Massachusetts. We want to make it easy for students to transfer college credit from one institution to another, or to move from a two-year to a four-year degree.
explore various transfer tracks below:
1. Presidents' Transfer Program
Each year an increasing number of students apply to public colleges and universities. Limits on enrollment mean that not all eligible students are accepted. The Presidents' Transfer Program allows qualified students to begin a degree at one of the CONNECT community colleges and complete it at one of the CONNECT four year universities.
Students nominated for the Presidents' Transfer Program will be accepted by one of the CONNECT community colleges except for some selective programs such as nursing, dental hygiene, radiologic technology, and other specialized training programs. Interested students must file an application with the community college and include their Presidents' Transfer Program notification letter with their application.
Students are guaranteed admission to BSU, MMA, or UMD as part of the CONNECT Presidents' Transfer Program when they meet the following criteria:
- Nomination by Bridgewater State University, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, or UMASS Dartmouth
- Enrollment in an approved degree program
- Completion of an Associate Degree with a GPA of at least 2.5
Presidents' Transfer Program scholars who graduate from a community college with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and maintain a 3.0 GPA at the four-year school, will receive a 33% reduction of in-state tuition for their first two years at the CONNECT state colleges and universities.
To enroll at Bristol, Cape Cod, or Massasoit Community College, click one of the links below and complete your application. Print and return the completed application along with a copy of your Presidents' Transfer Program nomination letter to the Admissions Office of your selected community college.
There is no obligation to transfer to Bridgewater State University, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, or Bristol Community College should you change your mind.
Important Contacts for the Presidents' Transfer Program
Bristol Community College |
Cape Cod Community College |
Massasoit Community College |
Rodney Clark |
Susan Kline-Symington
Director of Admissions 508-362-2131, ext. 4311 Cape Cod Admissions Link |
Once enrolled, during the first semester, make an appointment with your TRANSFER COUNSELOR
Bristol Community College |
Cape Cod Community College |
Massasoit Community College |
|
Eileen Shea |
Mary Olenick Coordinator of Transfer & Articulation 508-362-2131, ext. 4316 molenick@capecod.edu |
Brockton: Chris Moran |
Canton: Arlene Ford Dyment Senior Academic Counselor 508-588-9100, ext. 2468 aford@massasoit.mass.edu |
For additional information about continuing your degree at a CONNECT four-year college or university, contact ADMISSIONS or TRANSFER COORDINATORS
Bridgewater State University |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy |
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth |
ADMISSIONS 508-531-1239 BSU Admissions Link |
ADMISSIONS Toll Free: 800-544-3411 Mass Maritime Admissions Link |
ADMISSIONS 508-999-8605 UMASS Dartmouth Admissions Link |
Sandra Christoun |
Michael Cuff
Registrar 508-830-5037 mcuff@maritime.edu |
Darcy Stevens |
2. MassTransfer
MassTransfer has two main purposes:
- Provide community college students who complete associate degrees and enroll in linked MassTransfer programs the full transfer of credit, guaranteed admission, and a tuition discount (each based on final GPA); and,
- Provide any student in the Massachusetts public higher education system who completes the MassTransfer Block with the benefit of satisfying the general education/distribution/core requirements at any other Massachusetts public higher education institution (with the receiving institution able to add no more than six additional credits or two courses).
Students matriculating in fall 2009, as well as currently enrolled students, may accumulate courses leading toward the completion of an associate degree eligible for MassTransfer or the MassTransfer Block. The policy benefits apply to students who plan to transfer for the fall 2010 semester or later. For more information visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer/home.asp.
3. Joint Admissions
Earn your associate degree at a Massachusetts Community College and you will be guaranteed admission to a Massachusetts state college or university. Graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and you will receive a discount on your tuition. For more information visit: Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Joint Admission and Tuition Advantage Program.
4. Commonwealth Transfer Compact
The Compact guarantees that 60 college-level credits earned at the community college level will transfer to the state college or university level. To learn more, visit: Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Transfer Compact.
Note: Community College students who matriculated prior to fall 2009 and choose to continue in the Commonwealth Transfer Compact and/or Joint Admissions Program will be required to complete their associate degrees by August 2013 and must matriculate to BSU, MMA, or UMD by fall 2014.
scholarships & tuition savings
SAVE BIG MONEY...By completing your first two years of higher education at a community college (vs. a state college or university) you can save an estimated $5,000 - $14,000.
Presidents' Transfer Program scholars who graduate from a community college with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and maintain that 3.0 GPA at the four-year school, will receive a 33% reduction of in-state tuition for their first two years at the CONNECT state colleges and universities.
The same tuition discounts can be earned by students in the MassTransfer program and the Joint Admissions program.
In addition, the following scholarships are offered to graduates of Bristol Community College, Cape Cod Community College, and Massasoit Community College entering Bridgewater State University and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
