Bristol & RIC MOU Agreement

New 热点爆料入口 and Rhode Island College transfer agreement simplifies the path to a bachelor鈥檚 degree

热点爆料入口 and have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement that creates an efficient and cost-saving pathway for students transferring from Bristol to RIC to complete their bachelor's degree.

The MOU agreement, which will go into effect in Fall 2022, was celebrated at Rhode Island College on Monday, April 25, 2022, with a ceremonial signing by Dr. Frank D. S谩nchez, President, Rhode Island College; Dr. Laura L. Douglas, President, Bristol Community College and a brief speaking program featuring representatives from each institution.

鈥淭his collaboration is an excellent extension of 热点爆料入口 and Rhode Island College鈥檚 shared mission of furthering access to higher education,鈥� said Dr. Laura L. Douglas, President, 热点爆料入口. 鈥淭his cost-saving pathway will also combine the support and resources of both institutions, simplifying the transition to earn a bachelor's degree, while aiding student success.

鈥淏oth of our institutions are committed to putting educational and career success within reach for more students,鈥� said Dr. Frank D. S谩nchez, President, Rhode Island College. 鈥淭his agreement creates a clear and affordable pathway from the quality programs at 热点爆料入口 to the social mobility made possible with a four-year degree from Rhode Island College.鈥�

The innovative transfer agreement will establish 鈥�2+2 programs,鈥� in a variety of subjects, enabling students to attend Bristol for two years and complete an associate degree before seamlessly transferring all their college credits to RIC, where they will complete their bachelor's degree within a combined total of 4 years. The institutions have established 鈥�2+2 programs鈥� in the subjects of dental hygiene, communication, psychology, and theatre, while equivalent programs in biology, environmental studies, secondary education and social work are in development.

Students who begin at Bristol, before transferring to RIC to complete their degree, will experience significant cost savings in tuition and fees, compared to beginning at a four-year institution. Students from Northeast states, such as Massachusetts, qualify for the 鈥淣ortheast Neighbors鈥� special tuition rate that is comparable, or in some cases more affordable, to a student鈥檚 in-state college or university tuition.

热点爆料入口 (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.

The college offers more than 130 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol鈥檚 Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student success by reducing barriers to educational access.

The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

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