Westchester Community College Signs Drew Transfer Agreement

Press release from Westchester Community College:

Aug. 26, 2021

Westchester Community College (WCC) has signed two new articulation agreements that enable WCC Davis Scholars and WCC Honors students to transfer seamlessly into Drew University’s baccalaureate and Drew Action Scholars: Community, Innovation, and Global Impact Program.

Students who complete WCC’s Davis Scholars Program and graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will be granted junior status at Drew University. Each admitted Davis Scholar will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship per year for participation in the Drew Action Scholars program. Students who complete at least two semesters in the WCC Honors Program and graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.5 will also be granted junior status at Drew University. Each admitted honors student will receive a $3,000 grant from Drew annually, and those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive a Transfer Dean’s Scholarship while those with a GPA of 3.75 or higher will receive a Transfer Presidential Scholarship (In 2020 these scholarships were $15,000 and $20,000, respectively, and might vary in future years.) Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa will receive an additional $2,500 scholarship per year.

“WCC is dedicated to providing pathways for every student to achieve their academic and career goals,” said Dr. Belinda S. Miles, President of Westchester Community College. “These articulation agreements provide wonderful opportunities for our amazing Davis Scholars and Honors Program students, who must maintain high standards for academic achievement and community service. These honors students will be a proud addition to the Drew University community, as they have been at WCC.”

“This partnership is a win-win for both schools,” said Drew University President Tom Schwarz. “Drew will be infused with more terrific learners, and Westchester students will receive a world-class education at a four-year institution. We are particularly excited about this partnership’s civic aspect, which allows WCC Davis Scholars to join the Drew Action Scholars program and make an impact on our community, locally and globally. Adding to the world’s good is something we stress at Drew and we’re happy to welcome more civically engaged students to the program.”

Interested students will be able to visit the Drew campus as a group, will attend classes of interest and will meet with Drew faculty and staff to discuss their academic interests. Transportation will be financed by Drew University. Those wishing to learn more should visit WCC/Drew University, Transfer Agreement - Westchester Community College (sunywcc.edu).

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