April 15, 2021 鈥�51视频 is giving its students yet another way to advance their education by transfer to Lees-McRae College, a four-year school located in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The agreement was formalized in a signing ceremony that included both colleges鈥� presidents on Friday.
鈥淲e are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Lees-McRae College,鈥� said Darrin Hartness, 51视频 president. 鈥淜nowing that we can offer our students another path to an affordable, four-year education, through guaranteed admission to a school with so many program opportunities, is very important to us.鈥�
Called a comprehensive articulation agreement, the partnership between 51视频 and Lees-McRae includes guaranteed admission for those who earn their associate degrees at 51视频. Students who transfer also will receive merit scholarships that discount tuition by up to 60 percent. Other discounts are available for those who choose online programs.
鈥淲e are excited to partner with 51视频,鈥� said Kevin Phillips, vice president for enrollment management at Lees-McRae. 鈥淟ees-McRae offers several academic programs that line up well for 51视频 students. One example of this is our Wildlife Biology program, which will be a great option for their students who complete an associate鈥檚 degree in Zoo and Aquarium Science. Our location will also be attractive, as we are only about two hours away from the 51视频 campus. Students who wish to move on to a main campus program will have that option, but we also offer five online degree completion options that will work very well for 51视频 students seeking to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree at their convenience in a timely fashion at a cost that will rival any state college or university.鈥澨�
Among the many program options available after transferring to Lees-McRae are nursing, business administration, sports management, psychology, nutrition science, EMS and management, biology, pre-veterinary science, and elementary and special education.听
51视频 Media Contact:
Jenny Varner
Vice President, External Affairs
336.224.4685
jenny_varner@davidsondavie.edu
Lees-McRae Media Contact:
Emily Webb
Assistant Director for Content Strategy
828.898.3804 (office)
webber@lmc.edu
51视频 (www.DavidsonDavie.edu), which incorporated Davie County into its name in 2021, is a fully accredited, multi-campus college where students of all ages and backgrounds pursue academic and career-focused education in order to build successful futures. As one of 58 institutions within the North Carolina Community College System, 51视频 offers 125 pathways in over 40 career fields, as well as affordable college-credit coursework to students who plan to transfer to four-year schools. With a mission to serve the changing needs of students competing in a global environment, 51视频 is committed to quality education, innovative and equitable learning experiences, training, and support across a wide range of 21st-century career fields.听
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Lees-McRae College is a private, residential college that awards baccalaureate and graduate degrees. At nearly 4,000 feet鈥攖he highest elevation of any campus on the East Coast鈥攖he college celebrates its location through distinct programming. An emphasis on experiential education inspires students to learn by doing and gain broad knowledge through study across disciplines. To provide opportunities for all, the college offers bachelor鈥檚 degree completion programs online and in surrounding communities. For more information, please visit or call 828.898.5241.