Mass transfer benefits at Bristol Community College?

I've heard about the mass transfer program at Bristol Community College that helps students transition to state universities. Can someone explain how it benefits students and what the requirements are?

Sure, the MassTransfer program is a collaboration between Bristol Community College (BCC) and four-year state universities and colleges in Massachusetts, offering students an accessible and affordable option in higher education.

One of the key benefits of the MassTransfer program is that it guarantees admission to a Massachusetts state university or UMass campus, if you're completing an associate degree at BCC. In addition, the program provides full transfer of your earned credits, reducing the time and cost of pursuing a bachelor's degree. Essentially, MassTransfer ensures that you can continue your education without losing credits due to transfer policies, and gives students a more seamless pathway from a 2-year to a 4-year degree.

In addition to this, you may also benefit from a tuition discount depending on your GPA and the school you plan to transfer to. Some students can even get 100% tuition waiver if their GPA is high enough.

As for requirements, the specifics can vary a bit depending on your field of study and the specific 4-year institution you hope to attend, but there are a few general requirements. First, you'll need to complete an associate degree program at BCC. Second, you must generally maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher, although a higher GPA may be required for some majors or universities through the MassTransfer program.

Please note that depending on the major you choose, there might be other specific pre-requisites or course requirements that you'll need to complete during your associate degree to ensure that you're prepared for upper-division coursework at the 4-year institution.

Before you commit to a program, make sure to discuss your plans with an academic advisor at BCC, who can guide you through the program requirements and help you double-check that your coursework is aligned with MassTransfer requirements.