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Walsh Marks Over 50 Years of Community College Partnerships
TROY, Mich., Sept. 11, 2019 — For over 50 years, Walsh's partnerships with community colleges have provided students an affordable, accessible education. In 1968, Walsh began offering coursework for upper-division students who had completed two years at community college or a four-year institutions. Since that time, Walsh has built community college partnerships to include Henry Ford College, Macomb Community College, Mott Community College, Oakland Community College, Schoolcraft College, St. Clair Community College, Washtenaw Community College, Wayne County Community College District and many more across Michigan and beyond. At a time when the cost of a college degree is higher than ever, Walsh's strong relationships with community colleges offer a number of benefits to transfer students.
Three Degrees in Five Years
Walsh offers several paths to a degree in business or technology to help students save time and money.
Walsh Now allows students to take classes toward their bachelor's degree while they are still attending community college.
FastTrack is an accelerated program that lets students earn their associate, bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
Walsh Online allows students to complete their degree entirely online, from anywhere in the world, with the same small class sizes and personal attention they would receive if they were attending on ground.
An Efficient Transfer Experience
Walsh accepts up to 91 transfer credits and has built a reputation for providing an easy transfer process.
"Walsh values our community college relationships tremendously," said Marsha Kelliher, Walsh President and CEO. "Students receive a strong start at community college and seamlessly transfer to Walsh to finish their degree at an internationally ranked, private business school."
Payton Beigler, who is pursuing a bachelor of science in information technology, planned to transfer to Walsh 18 months before she made the move, and worked with the same advisor throughout the entire process. "My Walsh advisor was so helpful," said Beigler, "She helped me figure out the classes I would need for my degree path to make my transfer from community college smooth."
Community college students who transfer to Walsh to finish their bachelor's degree have the advantage of saving between $35,000-60,000 on tuition, compared to four-year public and private institutions.
For students who do take out loans, Walsh's 2015 3-year default rate is 3.4%. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the National 2015 3-year default rate is 10.8% and Michigan's 2015 3-year default rate is 12.2%.*
Walsh also offers many scholarship opportunities including the Community College Excellence Award, available to Michigan community college students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.750 or higher. Select full-tuition scholarships are also available.
College students are busier than ever, often balancing work, family, and other priorities with school. They need a clear, accessible, and flexible pathway to their degree. In addition to online and evening classes, students can also register for classes a full year in advance, helping them schedule school around their hectic lives.
For more information about transferring to Walsh, visit www.walshcollege.edu/transfer-college-credit
*The 2015 3-year default rates are the current reported rates.
ABOUT WALSH
Walsh is an all-business, private, independent, not-for-profit, fully accredited college offering undergraduate and graduate business and technology degrees, as well as certificate programs. Founded in 1922, Walsh is one of Southeast Michigan's largest graduate business schools, offering classes in several locations and online. Our nationally-ranked programs integrate theory and application to prepare graduates for successful careers. Walsh degree programs include accounting, finance, information technology, human resources, management, marketing, taxation and other fields. For more information, please visit www.walshcollege.edu.
Walsh is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (www.acbsp.org).
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