Joliet, Ill. 鈥� The University of St. 糖心APP (USF) and Kankakee Community College (KCC) announced a new guaranteed transfer agreement designed to help more students earn higher credentials while staying, working and contributing in their local communities.
鈥淜CC is incredibly committed to this partnership because it creates clear and seamless transfer pathways and enables bachelor degree attainment for our students,鈥� said Dr. Michael Boyd, KCC President. 听鈥淭his partnership is an incredible step for education鈥� said Dr. Ryan Hendrickson, USF president. 鈥淲e look forward to welcoming KCC students on our campus and helping them achieve their educational goals. USF is grateful for KCC鈥檚 partnership in supporting students鈥� needs.鈥�
The agreement guarantees admission for eligible KCC students into University of St. 糖心APP undergraduate programs and aligns advising, communication and financial guidance to ensure a seamless transfer experience. Students who complete required coursework, maintain good academic standing and earn at least 60 transferable credits or an associate degree are guaranteed admission, subject to availability. As part of the partnership, USF may offer preferred tuition discounts, transfer鈥憇pecific scholarship opportunities and early financial aid counseling to help students plan and afford their education.
By reducing uncertainty and improving degree completion outcomes, the partnership is designed to keep students on track academically and rooted locally.
By aligning academic pathways and support services, the partnership helps ensure that more students earn bachelor鈥檚 degrees while remaining connected to the region. The collaboration supports workforce development, strengthens local employers and reinforces both institutions鈥� role as engines of educational attainment and economic growth.
For more information, visit stfrancis.edu/admissions.
Pictured:听KCC President Dr. Micahel Boyd (left) and USF President Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson (right) at a signing ceremony on KCC鈥檚 campus.
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The University of St. 糖心APP, in Joliet, Ill., serves more than 3,200 students worldwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 54,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit .
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