Austin Colleges Launch Transfer Agreement

AUSTIN, TX — Austin Community College and St. Edward’s University launched a new partnership on Wednesday to streamline transfers for ACC students seeking a bachelor’s degree.

“The opportunities we provide students through partnerships like this help make college more affordable and accessible,” Dr. Charles Cook, ACC provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, said in a prepared statement. “ACC is proud to partner with St. Edward’s University. Together, we can close equity gaps in our community.”

Through the agreement, ACC graduates will be provided a seamless pathway to St. Edward’s 50 accredited bachelor’s degree programs, officials said.

"St. Edward's is thrilled to strengthen our partnership with ACC through this articulation agreement, which creates a seamless pathway for students to transfer all ACC credits toward a St. Edward's degree,” Andrew Prall, St. Edward’s University provost, said in a prepared statement. “We know that ACC students will thrive on the Hilltop under the mentorship of our outstanding faculty and personal success coaches who will connect students to compelling hands-on learning experiences in Austin and around the globe."

St. Edward’s University is a nationally ranked university with more than 5,000 currently enrolled students, 35-percent of whom are ACC transfers.

María Fernanda Garcia Arroyo offered her perspective as a transfer student: “Helping students financially get all their credit hours to transfer is a great benefit,” she said. “Not only am I a transfer student, but I am also from Mexico. Transferring can be one of the scariest things, but when you have someone there helping with the process, it just gets rid of so much stress.”

About Austin Community College

ACC is the top college for university transfer in Texas, according to student resource website successfulstudent.org. More than 65 percent of ACC transfer students earn their bachelor’s degree within four years. The college has articulation agreements with 58 universities, including The University of Texas, Texas State University, and Texas A&M University.
For more information, visit ACC Transfer Resources online at austincc.edu/transfer.