Arkansas Tech, NWACC Expand Their Collaboration

Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson and Dr. Robin E. Bowen 10-7-2021
Photographed: Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson (left) and Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Robin E. Bowen (right).

Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Robin E. Bowen and Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson signed an articulation agreement on Thursday, Oct. 7, that will provide enhanced opportunities at ATU for NWACC graduates.

“By signing this agreement with Northwest Arkansas Community College, we reiterate to students from that region of our state that Arkansas Tech University is a quality option for their continuing educational needs,” said Bowen. “It is our hope this will lead to more graduates from Northwest Arkansas Community College exploring their options at ATU, which in turn will lead many to find their fit with us in Russellville. We are appreciative of Dr. Jorgenson and her team at NWACC for their continued partnership in creating greater student access and success in Arkansas.”

Under the terms of the agreement, graduates of the following associate degree programs who are in good standing at NWACC are eligible to transfer to ATU for an approved baccalaureate degree program with full junior classification upon admission:

• Associate of Applied Science in construction technology to Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership
• Associate of Applied Science in food studies to Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership
• Associate of Applied Science in general technology to Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership
• Associate of Science in business, general transfer to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in business data analytics
• Associate of Science in business, general transfer to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in digital marketing
• Associate of Science in business, general transfer to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in business management
• Associate of Arts and Science to Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and criminology
• Associate of Liberal Arts and Sciences to Bachelor of Science in environmental science

Learn more about transferring to ATU at www.atu.edu/admissions/transfer.php.