For Immediate Release Contact: Leigh E. Knopf, APR, Director of Marketing and Public Relations 6 October 2006 Tele.: 860.255.3775; Fax: 255.3417; E-mail: [email protected]

TUNXIS TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

Spending the first two years at Tunxis Community College is comparable to obtaining a two-year scholarship along with guaranteed transfer admissions programs, curriculum pathways, and courses that transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Tunxis is one of the most cost-effective opportunities available for getting a quality education. Compared to private colleges, a community college education can save a student as much as $30,000 a year.

Students can start their education at Tunxis and then transfer anywhere. Thousands of Tunxis alumni have transferred to some of the best colleges and universities in the nation. Transferable credits have enabled Tunxis students to pursue higher degrees at institutions such as University of Connecticut, Connecticut State Universities, Trinity College, Yale University, Harvard University, Cornell University, St. Joseph College, Wesleyan University, Quinnipiac University, Georgetown University, Smith College, University of Notre Dame, Northwestern University, Clark University, Arizona State University, and UCLA.

Students who complete an associate’s degree in a Liberal Arts transfer program at Tunxis are guaranteed admission to over 40 liberal arts programs at University of Connecticut. With an A.S. degree in Business Administration from Tunxis, you may transfer directly into University of Connecticut’s B.S. degree program with a major in business and technology.

To register or for more information, contact Tunxis at 860.255.3500; [email protected]. Visit Tunxis on the Internet at tunxis.commnet.edu.

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