Coming This Fall: More Bachelor’s Degrees Save Students Thousands

What if you could co-enroll at Collin College and a distinguished university, earn an associate degree, seamlessly transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree, and save thousands of dollars? And what if you could do all of that and never have to leave Collin County?

A new, exclusive partnership will provide area residents with all of this and much more. Texas State University, The University of Texas at Dallas, and Collin College have altered the look and feel of higher education with an innovative opportunity — the Collin College Academic Alliance.

Located at the Technical Campus in Allen, the Alliance will begin this fall. Students will soon be able to reap the benefits of this collaboration as they take Collin College and university classes.

The Alliance partnership creates outstanding opportunities for its students, including saving about $20,000 by taking courses at Collin College.

“At Texas State University, we are proud of our unwavering belief in the power of education to transform lives and communities,” said Texas State University President Dr. Kelly Damphousse.  “We know that our shared mission with Collin College makes us great partners to support the incredible population growth in and around Collin County. Students will not just be going to our classes at Collin’s Technical Campus, but they will also be a part of the Texas State experience while saving thousands of dollars through this agreement.”

This new endeavor provides the community with a new higher education model.

“The University of Texas at Dallas is proud to be at the forefront of significant initiatives, and this collaboration is no exception,” said The University of Texas at Dallas President Dr. Richard C. Benson. “We have a longstanding, robust relationship with Collin College, and together we are paving the way for students to succeed.”
Collin College will serve as the hub of the Alliance, providing the location, advisors, and a full complement of student support services. Alliance students will have access to a central academic advisement office, career services, counseling, disability services, and enrollment services.

“We are thrilled to take our partnerships with Texas State University and The University of Texas at Dallas to a new level,” said Collin College District President Dr. Neil Matkin. “This alliance creates true streamlined pathways that guide students from Collin College degrees to top programs at exceptional universities while offering tremendous cost savings.”

Collin College Academic Alliance university programs will include Business Analytics, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems & Technology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Exercise and Sports Science.

Alliance students will receive a variety of partner university perks ranging from library services to football game tickets. Students will also have opportunities to participate in Collin College student organizations and receive similar opportunities to attend local fine arts and athletic events.

In addition, Collin College will be working with Academic Alliance partners in the near future to explore additional programs, including education certification programs.

Apply now for fall!

For more information about the Collin College Academic Alliance, visit www.collin.edu/academics/alliance.