Augusta Advantage Initiative Creates Pathway for Transfer Students

Augusta University President Dr. Brooks Keel and Augusta Technical College President Jermaine Whirl launched the new Augusta Advantage initiative with a ceremonial agreement signing Tuesday at Augusta University.

Students who want to complete both an associate and bachelor's degree in Augusta will now have a streamlined pathway to transfer credits from Augusta Tech to Augusta University.

"We're thrilled to welcome these students each year, but we also realize their path to transfer those credits and become part of our campus can sometimes be challenging," said Keel.  Students who earn their associate degree at Augusta Tech will receive accelerated admissions to transfer all credits into eight possible pathways at A-U to earn a bachelor's degree.  Those pathways include business administration, communications, computer science, kinesiology, nursing, political science, psychology, and social work.

The Augusta Advantage program is open to all students seeking both an associate and bachelor's degree.  The program includes high school students who are dual enrolled.  Those who are eligible for the program will also be able to use their Georgia HOPE scholarships awards at both institutions.

"Over 90% of Augusta Tech alumni stay in the region after graduation, and now with a clear pathway toward a bachelor's degree without neighboring university, we have a win for our entire community," said Whirl.