Ten community and regional colleges have entered into formal articulation agreements with Ashford University during the third quarter of 2012. Articulation agreements allow graduates of these two-year colleges to transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree at Ashford University.

The schools forming articulation agreements with Ashford University in the third quarter of 2012 include Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore, Md.; Cowley College of Arkansas City, Kan.; Gadsden State in Gadsden, Ala.; Lee College of Bay Town, Texas; Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, Mo.; Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, Neb.; Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tenn.; Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa; Terra Community College of Freemont, Ohio; and Wayne Community College of Goldsboro, N.C.

“Ashford University’s new articulation agreements will be a great benefit to all schools involved,” stated Mark Young, divisional vice president of Academic Partnerships for Ashford University. “With the opportunity to progress to a four-year Ashford degree, the students of these ten schools can begin their college education locally and finish with Ashford University.”

About Ashford University

Ashford University is defining the modern college experience by combining the heritage of a traditional campus with the flexibility and effectiveness of online learning. The University provides a vibrant learning community where high-quality programs and leading-edge technology create a dynamic, immersive and stimulating learning experience. Ashford University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org). The University offers practical and progressive associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs online, as well as bachelor’s degree programs at its Clinton, Iowa, campus. Ashford University – where heritage meets innovation. For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.