Chancellor Reaves (left) and President Green (right) shake on a dual admissions agreement
Winston-Salem State University and Forsyth Technical Community College have entered into an agreement that will allow students to be simultaneously granted admission to both institutions. Chancellor Donald J. Reaves and Forsyth Tech President Gary M. Green signed the memorandum of understanding December 3.
The new Dual Admissions Program (DAP) partnership will provide support and resources to students who may not be ready to succeed in a bachelor’s degree program. The initiative, which will begin Fall 2010, is designed to provide a seamless and successful transition from community college to a university.
“We have students who come to Winston-Salem State without the depth of preparation needed to be successful at our university,” said Chancellor Reaves. “This partnership with Forsyth Tech will provide those students with such important supports as smaller classes and lower tuition. By using dual admission, we also will be taking the steps necessary to help students feel a part of our campus so that the transition to a four-year institution will be easier.”
Under the DAP agreement, students will have an application process that includes admission to both institutions. The two schools will share responsibility for student advising, access to resources at both campuses, and opportunities to participate in university activities.
“Part of the mission of WSSU, and of all historically black colleges and universities, is to provide access to higher education,” added Reaves. “As we increase our admission standards, this program ensures that students will continue to have the opportunity to earn a four-year college degree.”
Students who apply and do not meet the admission standards at WSSU will receive information on the Dual Admissions Program. Students who sign the contract to join the program and are accepted will receive a letter of deferment for admission to WSSU. Once they complete their requirements at Forsyth Tech, the students are guaranteed admission into a related baccalaureate degree program at WSSU.
Students who graduate with associate degrees in arts or science from Forsyth Tech are already able to transfer their credits to University of North Carolina schools. This new partnership provides additional advantages.
“Students will have the same benefits as in our regular program, but will have the additional benefits of an established relationship with Winston-Salem State,” said President Green. “They will have access to academic advisers, student activities and facilities at both schools.”
“We are excited to be able to offer our students another option for continuing their education,” Green added. “Our partnership with Winston-Salem State enhances our ability to provide quality, affordable, accessible educational opportunities.”
