Transfer

MECC prepares transfer students for success.

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Amanda Clark transferred to King College to major in journalism.
Amanda Lane transferred to East Tennessee State University to major in education.
Jeremy Durham transferred to East Tennessee State University to major in biomedical engineering.
Diane Maness transferred to Old Dominion University to major in education.
Heather Huff transferred to the University of Virginia’s College at Wise to major in education.
Yeefai Ho transferred to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to major in finance.

Transfer Easily from MECC to a Four-Year College or University

Guaranteed Admission Programs: Graduate from MECC’s Transfer program and enter a 4-year college or university with junior status when you meet eligibility requirements. MECC, through the Virginia Community College System, has guaranteed admission agreements with many of Virginia’s top colleges and universities.

AIMS Higher Scholarship: Get two years of tuition-free education at MECC when you graduate from your high school meeting the AIMS eligibility requirements.

AIMS Higher Agreement with UVa- Wise: When you enroll at MECC as an Aims Higher Scholar, you get concurrent enrollment at UVa- Wise, with benefits at both colleges and free tuition when you transfer to UVa-Wise.

Transfer Grant: Graduate from MECC with an associate degree and eligibility criteria and get a $1,000 grant when you transfer to a Virginia four-year college or university. An extra $1,000 is available if you major in engineering, math, science, nursing, or teaching. (State guidelines pending.)

Articulation Agreements: MECC has agreements with many of Virginia’s colleges and universities and other colleges outside the state, such as ETSU, to help you easily transfer your community college credits.

Dual Enrollment: Earn college credit while in high school with an 80% to 90% savings on MECC’s tuition and even greater savings when you transfer these credits to a 4-year college or university. Governor’s School: Earn college credit with free tuition by attending MECC’s Governor’s School during the summer.

Outstanding faculty provide quality instruction.

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Dr. Carol Burkart, Assistant Professor of Biology
Mr. Jim Burns, Assistant Professor of English
Dr. Ken Tucker, Professor of Sociology and Geography
Mr. Kyle Scanlan, Instructor of History
Dr. Sue Graham, Associate Professor of Health Education

These MECC teachers are among more than 40 faculty members readily available to instruct and advise transfer students. At MECC, the focus is on teaching, and faculty members get high ratings from graduates for their helpfulness. They are here to help you succeed. For students needing to review and refresh skills, the college provides developmental courses and tutoring services.

Decided? Undecided?

Perhaps you have chosen a major and a college to attend, or you know what you want to major in, but haven’t decided on the college, or you haven’t chosen a major, but have an idea of the college, or you have made no decisions about a major or a college! Mountain Empire Community College is the place to begin. The College Transfer program at MECC prepares you to enter a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. The courses in MECC’s College Transfer program parallel those taken by freshmen and sophomores at other colleges and universities, and graduating from MECC with an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree can gain you junior status when you transfer. Approved MECC courses will transfer to other higher education institutions.

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Programs

• Business Administration
• Education
• General Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Science
• General Education for Health Professionals