Collin College Academic Alliance

The Collin College Academic Alliance can save students thousands of dollars!

 

Collin College, Texas State University, and The University of Texas at Dallas have joined forces to create the Collin College Academic Alliance. Located at the Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, the Academic Alliance will begin in Fall 2024. You can co-enroll at Collin College and a top-notch university, earn an associate degree, and seamlessly transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree.

 

Save Money! Taking many of your courses through Collin College will save you thousands of dollars in tuition.

Experience Convenience! You never have to leave Collin County to earn a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University or The University of Texas at Dallas. Advising is available online or at the Collin College Technical Campus.

Enjoy Alliance Perks! You will be a Collin College and a university partner student, so you can reap the benefits of student access to sports, events, advising, and library resources at Collin College and the partner university.

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology (BSCIST) *

Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics (BUAN) *

 

*Pending approvals from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Alliance FAQs

Can I see a university advisor/enroll at a partner school at Collin College?


Yes, either online or with an advisor from the partner school who is stationed at the Technical Campus in Allen.

Will the bachelor’s degree be from the Academic Alliance school (TXST/UTD), or Collin College?


The bachelor’s degree will be from the university (TXST or UTD), but you will also earn an associate degree from Collin College at the same time.

Can I get financial aid if I am co-enrolled in two schools?


Yes, the credit hours will be combined to determine eligibility, and you will only have to apply for financial assistance with one school.

How much is the tuition?


The Collin College courses will be charged Collin College rates, and the university partner school courses will be charged at the university partner school tuition rates.

Texas State University

The University of Texas at Dallas

Where do I submit my transcripts and test scores?


Each institution must have official copies of all transcripts and test scores. 

Collin College

Texas State University

The University of Texas at Dallas

 

How to participate in the Academic Alliance

  1. Choose a program
  2. Contact the Academic Alliance Team at Collin College

    Office of Academic Partnerships

    2550 Bending Branch Way
    Allen, TX  75013

     

    Email:  acadalliance@collin.edu

    Phone:  972.599.3167

  3. Apply for Admissions

    Apply to Collin College and the University Partner school which is offering your program of choice 

    Apply Texas
  4. Enroll at Collin College

    Once accepted to Collin College, you may enroll in the courses denoted to Collin College.

    Enroll here!
  5. Enroll at an Academic Alliance partner school

    Once accepted to the Academic Alliance partner school, enroll in the courses denoted to the partner school. 

    Texas State University
    The University of Texas at Dallas

Office of Academic Partnerships

2550 Bending Branch Way
Allen, TX  75013

 

Email:  acadalliance@collin.edu

Phone:  972.599.3167

Apply to Collin College and the University Partner school which is offering your program of choice 

Apply Texas

Once accepted to Collin College, you may enroll in the courses denoted to Collin College.

Enroll here!

Once accepted to the Academic Alliance partner school, enroll in the courses denoted to the partner school. 

Texas State University

The University of Texas at Dallas

Collin College Financial Aid Texas State University Financial Aid The University of Texas at Dallas Financial Aid

Contact us

For questions or advising appointments:
Office of Academic Partnerships
2550 Bending Branch Way Allen, TX  75013
Phone:  972.599.3167