Castleton University and Greenfield Community College Partner with Articulation Agreement
Castleton, VT (11/20/2019) — Castleton University and Greenfield Community College have formed a collaborative agreement to create a pathway for bachelor's degree completion.
The agreement creates a streamlined transition for Greenfield graduates who have completed an associate degree in Environmental Conservation to enter Castleton's bachelor-degree program in Environmental Science.
Under the agreement, students who graduate from Greenfield with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher will qualify for guaranteed admission to Castleton's Environmental Science program. Students coming from Greenfield with a completed associate degree will be granted junior standing in their first year and complete their remaining credits toward a bachelor's degree at Castleton.
"We are committed to delivering an affordable and accessible liberal arts education combined with the real-world experience employers are seeking," said Castleton University President Dr. Karen M. Scolforo. "This agreement will provide Greenfield Community College graduates in Environmental Conservation a seamless path to further their education."
This agreement builds on the existing partnership that was established last year to create a smooth transition from Greenfield to Castleton.
Greenfield graduates are also eligible for the Maple Scholarship, which reduces out-of-state tuition to the equivalent of Vermont resident tuition when a student enrolls at Castleton.
To qualify for the Maple Scholarship, a candidate must be a resident of a county that neighbors Vermont or in the process of earning an associate's degree from Greenfield. Recipients of the Maple Scholarship must be full-time matriculated students, live on campus, and maintain satisfactory academic progress. The Maple Scholarship is renewable each year a student meets the requirements.
Students who have earned an associate degree from Greenfield will be considered for additional merit scholarships.
Greenfield Community College is a fully-accredited, not-for-profit institution located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, offering more than 50 programs leading to an associate degree or certificate.
About Castleton University
Castleton University is small enough to be a community where every student matters, yet large enough to offer more than 75 programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students, 28 varsity sports, and over 50 clubs and organizations. The university stresses experiential learning through internships, community service and research opportunities provided by more than 400 community partnerships. For more information, visit castleton.edu.
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