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Arizona State University Update University of Arizona Connects Students to Wildcat Life with Virtual Resources Live Well, Be Well As we enter a new school year, we understand that you Arizona State University is committed and your students are probably full of questions. We to the safety and health of the university community by want you to know that the University of Arizona has implementing safety measures to help slow the spread of Covid-19. many ways for your students to get to know all about During these unprecedented times, ASU continues to adapt and our state’s flagship university and resources for you to respond to the evolving public health guidance measures to ensure share with them. There are lots of ways for your students to explore the well-being of faculty, staff and students on their academic Wildcat life, even if we can’t all be together right now. journey. Both immersion and online classes are on track for the August 20, 2020, start of the fall semester. However, the way we Here’s our COVID-19 website that has all the latest information navigate the semester will look very different in many ways. To and resources about the UArizona and our commitment to support all members of our community, ASU has established a student and campus health. Community of Care set of protocols to follow. Watch: This video details our four new class formats for this year. Everyone visiting any of our campus locations are now required to Wondering about admission updates we have made for wear a face covering and practice social distancing measures. For transfer students? Check out our list of frequently asked the majority of classes, on-campus students will have access to questions. immersion, synchronous interactive remote learning (ASU Sync), and Also, check out our Virtual Visit page, where you can sign up iCourses delivered entirely online. Many classes will include a blend for student-led Q&A sessions, and UArizona trivia, and we of in-person and ASU Sync experiences to provide students the highlight the best parts of campus from afar. flexibility they need and the social distancing required. ASU is also providing a Community of Care kit to all on-campus students and When your students are ready to apply and enroll at the UArizona is employees, containing two face masks, sanitizer, thermometer and straightforward. They can learn more about the transfer process, more. including transfer requirements, transferring out-of-state credits and completing their applications. UArizona has a path for them, whether We look forward to the fall 2020 semester and have been hard at it is in Tucson, online, or at a location nearby. If they have questions work making plans to create a safe and welcoming environment in that require a personal response, it is easy for them get in touch with which students can live and learn. What can ASU students expect in a recruiter. fall 2020? Here is a look at what is in place to support the health and success of our Sun Devils. Forks Up, Masks Up! DON’T FORGET! The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Arizona Online employee education partnership is in full Stay Connected to your College Journey with MyPath2ASU™ swing, with amazing benefits for all MCCCD employees to obtain a Over the past several months, the ASU Academic Alliances teams world-class degree from UArizona Online! Go to have been working on several new initiatives. We are pleased to online.arizona.edu/mcccd to find out how the partnership can make share the launch of our new Maricopa to ASU Pathways experience your education goals a reality. with a focus on intentional communication. The Maricopa to ASU Pathways Program has a new look and feel now being the MAPP Stay safe. Stay healthy. And Bear Down. MyPath2ASU program. Jacks are Back: Fall Plans for Northern Arizona MAPP MyPath2ASU™ isa set of customized tools to help transfer University students create a seamless transfer experience to ASU after earning credits or an associate degree from a Maricopa Community Below are important updates for Northern College. Students can choose from more than 300 pathways into an Arizona University as Lumberjacks prepare to on-ground or online ASU degree program. The program includes return for the fall semester. localhost:8888/work/TransitionsFall2020.html 1/8 8/11/2020 Transitions Newsletter access to personalized benefits to help navigate the transfer Classes begin: Fall 2020 classes begin process, minimize credit loss and shorten time to degree virtually through NAUFlex on Aug. 12. In- completion. Students choose an ASU major and a transfer person classes are scheduled to start Aug. institution, MAPP MyPath2ASU™ will outline a list of courses that can 31. be completed before transferring to ASU. Plus, students have the Classes end: Classes end Nov. 18. capability to track their academic progress, creating their own Final exams: The last day of final exams is Nov. 25. Students customized path toward degree completion. The connected will finish the semester prior to Thanksgiving. experience includes meaningful support by meeting students HealthCheck: A daily self-screening checklist will be available wherever they are at in their learning journey. A simple, seamless via the NAU HealthCheck app that should be used before transition into one of the nation’s top 10 universities for going to class each day, or prior to arriving on campus or at an undergraduate education, that is MAPP MyPath2ASU™. NAU location. Masks: Faculty, staff, students and guests should wear a mask, How Does MAPP MyPath2ASU™ Affect Current MAPP Pathway maintain six feet physical distance, and practice good hand Agreements? washing. Read more about these Lumberjack responsibilities. Students now have a seamless transfer process to ASU without NAUFlex: Using technology such as Collaborate Ultra and geographical limitations. All MAPP agreements have been updated Zoom, NAUFlex allows students to be part of a high-quality to MAPP MyPath2ASU™ agreements. No changes are necessary. educational experience, regardless if they are physically Accessibility is part of our mission statement at ASU and we strive to present in the classroom. All students are engaged in their simplify the transfer process by using one pathway program instead classes and can interact with each other in real time. of three. We want your students and college to enjoy the new and Classrooms will be optimized for low student density and safe improved pathway experience! physical distancing. Flagstaff: Students may attend classes in person part of Ottawa University Arizona Prepared to Welcome the time and attend virtually the other part of the time. Faculty members will contact students to let them know Students on Campus for Fall 2020 Semester what days they should plan to attend in person and what days they will participate virtually. (NAUFlex In Both Ottawa University-Arizona campuses in Person refers to the time spent in the classroom. Surprise and Phoenix plan to resume in- NAUFlex Remote refers to the time when a student person education for the Fall 2020 semester participates virtually.) with extensive measures in place to ensure the Statewide locations: Classes offered in the Phoenix area health and safety of our campus community, and the strength of the may be offered via NAUFlex Remote, or in a cohort academic experience for our students. Guided by health experts, we format with hybrid instruction that blends in-person are committed to caring for students and families in a responsible, instruction and supplemental online course materials. flexible and Christ-centered way. Students should check with their instructors for their Explore and enroll in one of OUAZ’s diverse number of class schedules and formats. undergraduate and graduate degree programs that will challenge If you have questions about plans for a specific NAU location, please your thinking, deepen your faith, and prepare you for a life of contact the NAU student service coordinator on site: significance. nau.edu/admission/student-service-coordinators/ COVID-19 Updates Resources and information OUAZ continues to closely monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Relevant updates for the OUAZ community are being Coronavirus updates posted online at the link below: Jacks are Back Lumberjack responsibilities for returning www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/covid19 NAUFlex: Statewide locations OUAZ-Surprise Fall 2020 Term Dates Student Service Coordinators

Fall 1: 8/24 to 10/17 (8-week session) Arizona Christian University in Full Operation for Fall Fall 2: 10/19 to 12/12 (8-week session)* Full Fall: 8/24 to 12/12 (16-week session)* Semester

* Students will not return to campus after Thanksgiving and will take We know this is a challenging season for many exams online. members of our community, as it is for our nation and the world. And yet at ACU, we know Attention Maricopa students! that God is in control, nothing that has Follow these 3 simple steps to transfer to OUAZ: happened or will happen is a surprise to Him. He holds our future; His promises are true, and 1. Complete an application His plans for us are good! 2. Submit transcripts 3. Register for a campus visit We want to provide clarity to our community as we begin OUAZ-Phoenix Fall 2020 Term Dates implementing these strategies this summer leading into the fall. To start, we want to reiterate that ACU will be in full operation on Fall 1: 8/24 to 10/17 (8-week session)* campus this fall. We are looking forward to the safe resumption of Fall 2: 10/19 to 12/12 (8-week session)* face-to-face classes, along with extracurricular and athletic activities subject to new health and safety guidelines. localhost:8888/work/TransitionsFall2020.html 2/8 8/11/2020 Transitions Newsletter * Phoenix campus classes are distance learning and are taught ACU’s unique education is designed to occur in community where online via Zoom. students can build relationships with fellow students, along with faculty, staff, and coaches. All of our academic and athletic programs, OUAZ offers the following certifications and endorsements: as well as our residential and food service offerings, are expected to be fully operating when classes resume on Monday, August 24. • Professional Education Program (PEP) at OUAZ is designed for Health and safety protocols will be in place, including reducing the certified elementary and secondary teachers interested in career maximum capacity of classrooms, encouraging social distancing and growth. Visit pep.ottawa.edu to learn more. personal hygiene practices, providing access to hand sanitizer and • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification face masks, and supplying quarantine spaces for those who have preparation course helps Human Resources professionals prepare been exposed to someone who tested positive for the virus. In those for success on the SHRM-CP (certified professional) and SHRM-SCP cases, our enhanced technical capacity in the classroom will enable (senior certified professional) exams. Visit www.ottawa.edu/shrm to students to continue to participate with classmates remotely in real learn more. time until they can return to physical classes.

Careers in Counseling For transfer services, we are conducting virtual meetings and face to face interviews for prospective students from Maricopa Community OUAZ is proud to have Dr. Kirk Bowden, professor in charge, leading College students. We do hope to hear from you. For more information OUAZ’s B.S. and M.S. programs in Addiction Counseling. The Master please go to www.arizonachristian.edu/request-info/ or contact Eddie of Arts in Counseling – Addictions Counseling (MAC) program was Garcia at [email protected] at (602) 489-5300 launched in 2007 and is one of the nation’s most highly regarded Ext 4117, or Linda Gillenwater at (602) 386-4118 or addictions counseling programs. In 2013, the program was [email protected] for special pricing for completely redeveloped under the leadership of Bowden and Dr. Maricopa Community Colleges staﬀ, faculty, spouses and dependents Trish Hernandez. for online studies. Visit OUAZ Surprise or OUAZ Phoenix for more information. Via social media, you can ﬁnd OUAZ @OttawaUniversityAZ on Facebook Prescott College Open On-Campus and Online, Moves and Instagram, and @O_U_A_Z on Twitter. to Block Schedule

To speak to someone regarding OUAZ-Surprise, contact Monica Assuming no significant changes in Barrett, enrollment advisor, via email at [email protected] recommendations from the CDC, or by calling (623) 546-7613. The lead contact of OUAZ-Phoenix is Prescott College plans to hold classes on- Melinda Vazquez, community development executive. She can be campus this fall. In an effort to mitigate reached via email at [email protected] or by calling risk, we have changed to a 4x4 block (602) 749-5184. schedule, in which students are in one intensive 4-credit, 4-week class at a time Franklin Pierce University Starts "Entry to Practice" for the extent of our 16-week semester. When applicable, courses will Nursing Program in Manchester, New Hampshire still provide an experiential element, in which students are out in the field in socially-distant settings and learning environments. The Franklin Pierce University PC has always valued small classes and personalized learning, and School of Nursing is proud to thus has always limited the number of students in its classes, so we announce the creation of a new are fortunate to not be finding ourselves having to disperse extremely “entry to practice” nursing master’s large courses. Community spaces, including classrooms, the learning program, the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing, (MEPN) that takes commons, and café, have been restructured following social place on the Manchester, NH campus. The first cohort begins this distancing recommendations, and cleaning protocols follow CDC fall, and the program is currently in partnership with the clinical guidelines. Students, staff, and visitors will wear masks in public rotation and simulation training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital. spaces.

The newly founded master’s program is for second career students In housing, all units will be singles. Students will be tested for Covid- who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. The students 19 when they arrive to campus, and are expected to self-report any can receive their master’s degree in nursing generalist during the 18 symptoms or believed exposure to Covid. month accelerated nursing program. For any students unable or uncomfortable with coming to campus, we When it comes to COVID-19 protocols, the University and program offer a first-year suite of courses online that will allow students to are planning to follow strict Center for Disease Control and build relationships with their fellow on-campus classmates and stay Prevention (CDC) guidelines. All students will fill out and complete a on track with the on-campus curriculum. health history report before entering the Manchester, NH facility along with temperature checks every time they reach the building. Additionally, PC’s online programs continue full-steam ahead. PC has Students will be seated six feet apart in the classroom and are been doing online or distance learning for over 30 years, and our required to wear a mask at all times in the building. online programs and teams have been able to continue offering support to our online learners with limited interruption. The Franklin Pierce School of Nursing is accepting applications for All updates regarding PC’s handling of COVID-19 can be found on our future cohorts of the MEPN Program. Prospective students can look website here. at the following website here for more information including the application and contact information for our enrollment We are grateful and appreciative of everyone’s flexibility during this management. time, and we look forward to a safe and engaging fall semester.

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Benedictine University to Deliver the BenUFlex Model Students JumpStart Transfer to DeVry University with a for Fall 2020 Free Course

At Benedictine University Mesa, our Maricopa County Community College goal is to deliver a safe, comfortable District (MCCCD), in partnership with and engaging environment for our DeVry University, offers you benefits to faculty, staff and students; the best help you pursue your education. In recognition of the pandemic, way to do that is to present options students may be rethinking their education goals and options. The and ensure a high level of flexibility to accommodate individual JumpStart Your Education program (a 3-credit-hour course for needs or challenges among students and faculty. academic credit at no tuition cost*) for new or readmit students that are a part of the MCCCD. The BenUFlex model is our hybrid format of delivering coursework for Fall 2020. This is a blend of instruction options (modalities), Robust Online Learning which includes in-person instruction supplemented by virtual DeVry University and their Keller Graduate School of Management learning. This model allows students (and faculty) options (online, in- want to help you achieve your goals. Established 85 years ago, their person or combination) for the courses they need to graduate on current 45+ locations throughout the country are temporarily closed time. due to COVID-19. DeVry, a university that has a history in robust online learning for an interactive and engaging student experience, Safe Return to Campus Plan: Fall 2020 has been providing online education for the last 20 years and is This is the year of community at BenU. We pledge to do our part to offering their courses 100% online at this time. “protect our flock” from the spread of Covid-19. The university has seven initiatives to keep our faculty, staff and students safe: The DeVry Difference As an online student, you will take classes through DeVry’s Increased Cleaning customized online learning platform, offering you the flexibility to Social Distancing “A 6-foot Campus” learn when and where it’s convenient for you. Here are some of the Behavioral Signage benefits you can expect from your online program at DeVry and BenU Branded Masks & Hand Sanitizer Keller: Hand Washing Consistent Communication Exceptional Student Care – At DeVry, care for their students Health Monitoring & Contact Tracing and their success is their core priority. That’s why each student will receive personalized academic advising support, access to Want to Stay Close to Home? 24/7 on-demand tutoring**, essay review services, e-library Having second thoughts about going away for school this year? and librarian assistance and direct access to counseling BenU Mesa is still accepting applications for Fall 2020. If a professionals if needed. Explore Student Resources community atmosphere with a tight-knit group of staff and students Accredited – DeVry is proud to be accredited by the Higher sounds appealing, a great option for you is located in downtown Learning Commission (HLC), a national agency that accredits Mesa. For more information visit ben.edu/mesa or email U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level and is [email protected]. recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Learn more about Go Redhawks! our Accreditation Courses that Count – Several of our courses stack into the next Huntington University Arizona Plans Fall 2020 In- degree level or allow you to earn a credential along the way to your final degree, saving time and money. This means, that for Person Instruction with Safety Measures many DeVry programs, credits earned through an associate degree may apply to a bachelor’s degree. Alternatively, if Huntington University Arizona is still earning a bachelor’s or Master’s degree, you may also earn a planning on in person instruction certificate along the way – automatically. Explore Degree for the fall semester and we are Programs taking a number of steps to keep our students safe and healthy when we begin classes on August 31st. We are placing hand sanitizer Read more about how an online education works. Have more stations on walls all over our building, installing clear dividers questions? Go to: FAQ guide. between computers in all our labs, reducing class sizes for social distancing, adding sections to high demand courses so students can Learn more about the MCCCD and DeVry University partnership safely distance but not miss out on classes they need for their benefits listed below at: degree, restricting foot traffic in our building to just authorized http://partner.devry.edu/MaricopaCountyCommunityCollegeDistrict faculty, staff and students, plus giving students reusable (and cool looking) HUAZ facemasks. We are fortunate to have all our courses JumpStart Your Education in one large building with a single point of entry which is helpful with Partner Group Tuition Rate (25% savings) the implementation of COVID-19 related safety measures. Application Fee Waiver Transfer qualifying credits toward your degree program Want To Learn More About Huntington University Arizona? HUAZ is the #1 private digital media arts university in the nation If you are interested in earning a degree at DeVry University, please within the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). HU's 30,000- contact Center Dean, Erin Woods at [email protected] square-foot building in Peoria houses comprehensive bachelor's degree programs in film production, animation, broadcast * DeVry University (DVU) in conjunction with your employer is offering media, and graphic design. The three-story structure, along with employees who are new or readmit DeVry students to take a DVU 3- ample free parking, is located in the West Valley just off the 101 at credit-hour course for academic credit at no tuition cost. Those localhost:8888/work/TransitionsFall2020.html 4/8 8/11/2020 Transitions Newsletter Bell Road. The facility features 3,000-square-feet of film and studio interested in a 4+ credit hour undergraduate course may also enroll. space along with fully-equipped computer labs, edit suites, 3 credit hours would be complimentary and the student will be classrooms, a Foley pit, and a host of production equipment for responsible for books, fees and tuition for credit hours 4+, paid in students to use for their coursework, including 4K cameras. Our advance of registration. Employees must apply to DVU and be transfer students can transfer in up to 92 credit hours and we have admitted and accepted as a new student, meet all prerequisite and agreements with all of the Maricopa County Community College course requirements, and take the complimentary course within their District community colleges for your students’ coursework to first session of enrollment. Students who place foundations may not transfer over to us! participate in the program until they have successfully completed their foundations coursework. We would love to receive your students’ transfer applications to **Each student is allotted 13 hours of tutoring per academic session HUAZ! Once we receive your transcripts, we will also have our through www.Tutor.com (available 24/7). Additional tutoring services Registrar’s Office complete a transfer evaluation for students to see are also available through www.DeVryTutors.com. how courses will transfer over! Check out our resources below: Bridging Education: American Public University System Learn About HUAZ! Prepares Professionals by Partnering with Maricopa HUAZ’s FREE Application County Community College District

Come Take A Tour! Tuition Discount & Tech-Fee Waiver Now Available to Virtual Tour Employees and Their Families American Public University Transfer Equivalency Guides For MCCCD Schools! System (APUS) recently extended its employee partnership benefits to Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) employee Transfer Next Steps Page family members. With tuition already low, MCCCD employees and families now enjoy a 5% tuition grant along with a technology fee Want To Join A Virtual Forester Friday Event waiver for each course taken. These benefits are provided along with Click HERE To Check Out Dates And To RSVP! no-cost textbooks and ebooks for students enrolled in undergraduate courses. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or (480) 939-5074 APUS is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and we are comprised of American Public University (APU) and American Park University Prioritizes Safety and Provides Military University (AMU). Over the years, APUS has developed a Flexibility for Fall Semester strong tradition of excellence in online education by providing high- quality, flexible, affordable and career-relevant programs. The Leadership team here at Park Choose from over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs University-Gilbert is pleased to or certificates, taught by industry practitioners aligning with career provide you with details regarding pathways. Courses start each month and are asynchronous. our plan for the upcoming academic year. We have put significant effort Explore Online Programs at APUS Today into sanitation protocols, learning options and housing. Our students’ Transfer-Friendly safety is our primary concern. You and your family can make quicker progress toward graduation Please know that the University is carefully monitoring the spread of and save more by earning credit for previous academic courses, credit COVID-19; plans may be altered to help ensure a safe and quality by examination, military service, job experience, or professional academic year. Park will begin the Fall semester on Monday, August training or certifications. 17. The University will observe Fall Break the week of October 12-16. The Fall II term begins Monday, October 19. Final exams for the fall At APUS, we are committed to helping you get the credit you deserve. semester will be held the week of December 7-11. In fact, 72% of new undergraduate students transferred in credit, based on data as of March 31, 2020. Park is dedicated to offering a variety of classes in a variety of Freedom GrantTM modalities to meet the needs of our students around the country Active-duty servicemembers are eligible to pursue their education for while keeping the Gilbert Campus safe. Courses will be offered in a ZERO out-of-pocket tuition through our Freedom Grant, which caps blended format (a mix of face-to-face and online instruction) and undergraduate and master’s-level tuition at $250 per credit hour fully online in 8-week and 16-week formats. The University will also (military TA cap). National Guard members and Reservists are also offer a new 16-week online format that will feature an optional eligible to pursue their education at a reduced tuition rate through synchronous element to allow students to interact with faculty via our Freedom Grant. Zoom. These course formats will provide students with the opportunity to have a portion of their classroom experience face-to- You and your family are invited to join our community of working face while allowing for a seamless transition in the event all classes adults and fellow MCCCD learners as you explore all that American must move fully online. The Fall course schedule has been updated Public University System and the partnership have to offer. For so students can easily identify class formats and class capacities. further questions, call (877) 755-2787.

For the Gilbert Campus, we are planning to open doors on the first New Mexico State University: Better Days are on the day of classes, Monday, August 17, and doing what we can to minimize risks. There will be increased requirements that Horizon localhost:8888/work/TransitionsFall2020.html 5/8 8/11/2020 Transitions Newsletter incorporate CDC guidelines and include temperature checks, As we approach the start of the fall semester, personal protective equipment, physical distancing, and the wearing New Mexico State University is planning on of face coverings in classrooms as well as shared University spaces. welcoming students back to campus in a safe and All members of our community will be expected to adhere to strategic approach. NMSU has developed “NMSU university guidelines and policies; failure to do so will result in READY: A system wide return-to-campus” plan for immediate removal from campus. With everyone’s help, we will be a phased approach to returning to campus. able to open safely and maintain a safe academic environment. Students can visit ready.nmsu.edu for more information. We are offering several class options for students from If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We 100% online classes, to Hybrid, and Flex scheduling. are excited to have your students join us this coming semester or in a future semester, and we are thrilled to be your partners in Admissions education! NMSU is still accepting applications for fall 2020! In addition, we are now accepting Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 applications. Interested students are encouraged to apply for admission online and attach Northcentral University Starts the Semester with 24 transcripts to the application for a faster admission decision. Once Years of Online Instruction Experience and Student admitted, students will go through a virtual orientation program Relief Fund which includes a one on one meeting with an academic advisor to assist with course selection and registration. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many universities are being forced to Virtual Campus Visits transition to virtual programs. At NMSU is planning for a safe approach to welcoming back campus Northcentral University, we are proud to visitors. For students who are interested in visiting campus, up to date offer our students the same high quality online graduate education information about visiting campus can be found at experience we have provided since 1996. admissions.nmsu.edu/visit . Although our offices are currently closed to the public, our processes are still fully functional while our faculty Our University was built specifically for online learning, to provide and staff work from home. Our virtual experience website highlights higher education to working professionals without the boundaries of opportunities for students to meet with admissions staff, view traditional classrooms and residencies. Our flexible academic pictures of campus and watch videos of how our students typically experience is 100% online, with a faculty that’s 100% doctoral- spend their days on campus. prepared. In addition to flexibility, NCU also offers weekly start dates. This allows students to start achieving their goals as soon as Arizona Residents Pay In-State Tuition they are ready. Students will pay the in-state tuition and fees rate at NMSU just by being a resident of Arizona. The Arizona Out-of-State Tuition Discount In an effort to further assist our students during the COVID-19 era, is applied automatically upon admission to NMSU. There is no NCU has reallocated some of our own operational funds to support deadline to receive this discount. students, begin a fundraising campaign, and launch the NCU Student Relief Fund. For more information on the transfer process contact: [email protected] From April through early June, we provided more than $700,000 for hundreds of students who needed aid during this health and About Columbia College economic crisis. Though we have exhausted the fund, we will continue to raise money for the Student Relief Fund with a goal of Columbia College is a private, non-profit liberal providing additional student aid in the future. arts and sciences college and is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. These are unprecedented times, and the faculty and staff at NCU are CC has a traditional campus, more than 30 working hard to support our students as they continue along their nationwide locations, as well as an extensive online program. educational journeys. Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the global pandemic we are Contact NCU: (855) 552-2011 currently facing, students may benefit from the 800 undergraduate courses and 29 degree programs that can be completed 100% online. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Offers Classes begin every 8 weeks. Students have the option to start their Virtual Admissions and Safety Measures for Fall 2020 journey in January, March, May, July, August, or October!

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is Pricing for Online & Evening Coursework helping prospective students stay focused on With CC's Truition® model; there are no their educational and career goals by ensuring fees, no book costs, and no surprises. We that their entire application process is available believe in being up front and truthful online so that they can tour, apply, and interview about the cost of tuition. With Truition®, from their home. FIDM Staff are available and we provide education at one low price. happy to speak with students and their families Undergraduate Tuition Rate individually, but are also available by phone, chat, or email to guide Online or In Class - $375 per credit hour them through a great online Admissions experience. Active Duty Military - $250 per credit hour Monthly Transfer Tuesday Virtual Admissions Sessions are planned Graduate Tuition Rate via Zoom, where students can hear from admissions advisors live Online or In Class - $490 per credit hour and have their questions answered. FIDM will also continue its Active Duty Military - $325 per credit popular Lecture Series online throughout the fall, where prospective hour students may learn more about specific majors, classroom partner localhost:8888/work/TransitionsFall2020.html 6/8 8/11/2020 Transitions Newsletter projects, key trends and innovations impacting our industries, and Student Resources how to achieve career success in a challenging economy. Request Information While we have had to adapt our approach to teaching, learning, and Submit an Application at No Cost campus life in recent months, we hope to welcome students back to Explore Degree Programs our beautiful campuses for the fall quarter, as long as it is safe to do Transfer Guides so and in alignment with guidelines from public health authorities. Scholarship and Grant Opportunities Up to Date Fall 2020 Plans Our goal, as always, will be to provide the best possible learning environment, opportunities, and outcomes, and we are optimistic For more information, please contact the CC Admissions Office at about our ability to achieve this even during such an unprecedented (573) 875-7515 or at [email protected]. time. Faculty and staff are devoted to finding innovative solutions to deliver academic continuity and excellence while prioritizing the Students Save Money and Stay Safe While Furthering health and safety of everyone in our community. Their Educational Goals from Home with Excelsior College! With the goal of preparing appropriate protocols and contingency plans, we are modeling scenarios for fall that are responsive to Maricopa Community College graduates and staff social distancing, sanitization requirements, and other conditions. qualify for our partnership benefits, which Should circumstances require, we are considering a broad range of include: alternatives, such as adjusting the academic calendar, utilizing unconventional spaces, and complementing classroom instruction Tuition Discounts (Up to $100 per credit) with hybrid methodologies. A free application ($50 savings) The ability to continue taking courses at the Maricopa We will work with students impacted by travel restrictions or health Community Colleges tuition rates, up to 90 credits total, then concerns to find appropriate academic accommodations so that taking the remaining 30 credits online with Excelsior College to disruptions to their educational experience are minimized. complete a bachelor’s degree. This saves Maricopa Community Colleges graduates money. While the previous weeks and months have been challenging, it has Check out the Maricopa Community College partner page only renewed our commitment and strengthened our community as we prepare our students to lead lives of creativity and purpose.

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Western Undergraduate Exchange Makes Out-of-State Transfer Aﬀordable at Portland State University

Portland StateUniversity welcomes more transfer students than any other college in Oregon! The “Excelsior is a lifeline to students! They are always there to help, from Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center is her to help your admission to graduation there was always someone I could reach out students smoothly transition to PSU and to support their paths to to for anything I needed help with!” – Excelsior Alumni Leonardo degree completion. Academic & Career advising for prospective Lopez, Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management transfer students, assistance in accessing PSU resources and graduate 2020 services, and virtual and phone appointments are available. One of the benefits of Excelsior College is that we are ahead of the PSU is a proud participant in the Western Undergraduate Exchange game when it comes to having all our programs online! We will be (WUE) program. This benefit enables qualifying transfer students hosting office hours and will have updates for virtual “tours” in the from nearby states the ability to greatly reduce tuition to PSU. The coming months. A great way to stay up to date is checking out partner WUE benefit is available to transfer students who are sophomores page using the link given above. for up to three academic years and transfer students who are juniors or seniors for up to two academic years. To learn more about our transfer credit policy, contact us at Finding the perfect college match can be as much about the city as [email protected] and for general questions reach out to the school. Fernando Gomez, a transfer student from Scottsdale Robert Lyons, your dedicated Partnership Ambassador at Community College who is currently studying film at PSU, had his [email protected] heart set on Oregon when he was looking to transfer schools. He wanted someplace vastly different from his Arizona home. When he A College Program Designed with Your Students in took a campus tour at PSU, he knew it was the place for him. When Mind he discovered PSU participated in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, his mind was made. “I’ve always been a full-time student, The University of Dubuque so it’s necessary for me to find ways to pay for school. I knew I Learning Institute for Fulfillment wanted to attend PSU, so WUE was just a bonus!” Gomez said. and Engagement (LIFE) Tempe college program adjusted its PSU is home to a community of students with unique perspectives learning model to meet the challenges presented by Coronavirus, and diverse backgrounds. At PSU, these explorers, innovators and allowing our students to make a choice. They can attend classes (in groundbreakers thrive as a result of our nationally-recognized person) in classes sized small enough to promote comfortable localhost:8888/work/TransitionsFall2020.html 7/8 8/11/2020 Transitions Newsletter general education curriculum, urban location, and internship and distancing. If this is not an acceptable option remote attendance community partner connections. home is supported.

Learn more about PSU and the WUE program. UD LIFE program offers a straightforward lineup of 7 regionally accredited majors; Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Fall 2020 Update: Human Resources, Health Care Administration, Criminal Justice, and As a result of Covid-19,the number of fall classes in a face-to-face the MBA. format will be extremely limited with nearly all courses taught remotely. Our focus is on the working adult and their goal to complete a degree to compete in the workforce. Our students are provided a flexibility In this environment, we have to remain flexible. Students will be schedule, attending classes one night a week, between 6-9 pm. able to choose remote course formats that work for their work and Students appreciate taking one class at a time, finishing each in 5- family schedules. And unlike spring term, the PSU campus can safely week sessions. With an associate degree, students are automatically open with precautions in place. While courses and many services will accepted and up to 90 credits can be applied to a UD degree still be conducted virtually, some student resources, including the program. library, study spaces, some retail, campus rec, child care. and health and wellness services will be available on campus. Students concerned about going into debt will find that the UD is We are committed to delivering an exceptional remote learning the college they have been experience. Faculty from across campus have been training this looking for. The tuition (Tempe summer to improve remote teaching and student services and have location) is $215 per credit hour refined new models for providing virtual support. Even after we are for undergraduate programs, and able to gather safely in person, many of these remote tools will $260 per credit hour for the remain a part of our university life and it’s exciting to see them MBA. Additionally, we offers a maximized in new ways. special benefit for students with young children through a childcare reimbursement program. We like to say, “We’ll provide the affordability if you bring the commitment”.

About Us The UD main campus is a Christian-based, non-profit, private college establish in Dubuque, Iowa in 1852. In 2016, the UD Tempe location The Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation (CCTA) is a was built in Arizona as the first out-of-state adult learning institution. department within the Academic and Student Affairs Division. Our address is, 2900 S Diablo Way, Tempe AZ 85282. Review our CCTA offers a wide array of services related to curriculum, main campus and Idaho location at www.dbq.edu/life/ articulation, and university transfer in support of the Maricopa Our students enjoy the personal attention they deserve from their Community Colleges. very first experience with their admission director, other staff, and the faculty. We pledge honest advising, free credit transfer evaluations To access past editions of Transitions, click here. completed within 24-hrs and waived admission and application fees (saving $225). In the end, it is about the student and about LIFE.

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