EducationWednesday, November 4
Mineral Area College students will be able to live on SEMO's campus under a new partnership
The Daily Cape Girardeau team
If you're eyeing a bachelor's degree, there's a new route. Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) and Mineral Area College (MAC) announced a partnership on Friday, Oct. 30, and students who start at MAC will take MAC-coordinated classes on SEMO's campus while they finish an associate degree.
Students start at MAC and can finish a bachelor's at SEMO
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Start | MAC classes on SEMO's campus |
| Finish | Associate degree and SEMO's academic requirements |
| Transfer | SEMO with junior standing, for a bachelor's |
Sources: Park Hills Daily Journal, seMissourian
- Housing: eligible for SEMO residence halls
- Guarantee: Associate of Arts transfer, under a formal articulation agreement
- Support: expected for students who need academic help
SEMO President Brad Hodson said the partnership gives MAC students a chance to connect with the university early. MAC President Joe Gilgour said it builds on the schools' existing relationship, and KRCU reports the two presidents signed the agreement early Friday afternoon.
“We're honored to welcome MAC students to SEMO and provide an opportunity for them to make campus their home from the beginning of their college journey.”
Junior standingwhat MAC graduates can have when they transfer to SEMO
Students who finish a MAC associate degree and meet SEMO's academic requirements can transfer with junior standing.