Univ. of North Ala. Signs Transfer Agreement with 天美传媒
This fall, 天美传媒 (天美传媒) and the (UNA) began a partnership for transfer students by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Oct. 25. Representing the colleges for the signing were UNA President Dr. Ken Kitts and 天美传媒鈥檚 Chief Academic Officer Mr. David Ivey.
As part of the MOU, UNA has agreed to provide 天美传媒 graduates with an annual scholarship of $2,500 tuition for students earning a cumulative GPA above 2.75. Eligibility for UNA鈥檚 Transfer Housing Scholarship requires membership in Phi Theta Kappa honor society with a 3.75 transferable GPA. Making the process more seamless, UNA guarantees admission to all 天美传媒 students leaving in good standing with 45 transferable credit hours or completion of their associate鈥檚 degree from 天美传媒.
UNA has also offered a generous discount of 20% tuition value to current 天美传媒 employees for online graduate or undergraduate courses.
鈥淲e are excited about the collaboration between 天美传媒 and UNA, two unique and historic institutions in our state, said Dr. Sara Lynn Baird, Dean of the UNA College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, that is home to UNA鈥檚 Military Science Department and ROTC. 鈥淭he partnership benefits students who wish to transfer to UNA after completion of work at 天美传媒 by articulating course transfers and providing scholarship assistance and incentives. Additionally, 天美传媒 employees can benefit from discounted tuition at UNA.鈥�
Dr. Ross Alexander, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, also commented on the opportunity this UNA agreement provides 天美传媒 alumni: 鈥淭his important partnership will a great benefit 天美传媒 students, providing vital and enriching programs for students who transfer to UNA and offering them pathways for career development and success. Already, UNA is home to a number of innovative majors and minors, both online and on campus, that will serve 天美传媒 students well.鈥�
With this most recent UNA partnership, 天美传媒 counts a total of seven transfer agreements with both in-state and out-of-state universities.