The initiative combines direct admission with traditional 2+2 transfer pathways, allowing students to complete their first two years at a community college before transferring to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to finish a four-year degree. The program is designed to remove transfer barriers and help hundreds of Arkansas students each year move more easily from an associate degree to a bachelor鈥檚 degree. 

鈥溙切腣log传媒 Little Rock is proud to lead the state in creating innovative pathways that make higher education more accessible for Arkansas students,鈥� said Chancellor Christina S. Drale. 鈥淏y strengthening partnerships with community colleges, we are helping more students see a clear and achievable path to completing their bachelor鈥檚 degree.鈥�

The first institutions to join the initiative are the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain, and the University of Arkansas Cossatot Community College. Additional partner institutions are expected to join in the future. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock enrolled over 1,300 transfer students for the current academic year.

Through the partnership, eligible transfer students will benefit from several features designed to simplify the transition to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, including:

• Waived undergraduate admission application fee
• Streamlined admissions processing, with 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock coordinating transcript collection to reduce administrative steps and transcript fees
• Access to the Trojan Transfer Hub, a web-based platform that allows students to evaluate how their coursework applies to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock degree programs and guides them through the transfer process

鈥淭ransfer students are a vital part of our campus community, and we are committed to making their pathway to a four-year degree as clear and accessible as possible,鈥� said Cody Decker, vice chancellor for student affairs and chief data officer at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淏y working closely with our community college partners, we are creating new opportunities for students across Arkansas to continue their education and achieve their goals.鈥�

Strengthening partnerships with community colleges is central to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 mission to expand access to higher education across Arkansas.

鈥淎s Little Rock鈥檚 university, we are committed to meeting students where they are and building partnerships that help them succeed,鈥� Decker said.

The direct admission transfer partnerships will begin in Fall 2026. To learn more about enrolling at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, visit . 

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The agreement, formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed Thursday in H. Tyndall Dickinson Hall, creates a clear and affordable pathway from associate to bachelor鈥檚 degree while strengthening Arkansas鈥檚 workforce in two of the state鈥檚 highest-demand fields.

糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Chancellor Christina S. Drale said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to student success and the future of Arkansas.

鈥淲e鈥檙e especially proud to be here with our colleagues from 糖心Vlog传媒CCB to celebrate this step forward together,鈥� Drale said. 鈥淭oday鈥檚 signing represents our shared dedication to student success, and I鈥檓 excited for what it means for future educators and nurses in our state.鈥�

Provost Ann Bain said the agreement provides a practical solution for students balancing college with work and family responsibilities.

鈥淭hrough this 2+2 partnership, students beginning at 糖心Vlog传媒CCB can now pursue seamless transitions into bachelor鈥檚 degrees in middle-level education and our RN-to-BSN in nursing 鈥� two fields that are critical to the health and strength of Arkansas,鈥� Bain said. 鈥淚t provides students with a clear and affordable path to a meaningful career while helping address real workforce needs. This can change the lives of their families as well as those in their communities.鈥�

糖心Vlog传媒CCB Chancellor Brian Shonk said the partnership connects students to the education they need to compete for good-paying jobs.

鈥淥ver the next decade, two out of every three good-paying jobs will require a bachelor鈥檚 degree,鈥� Shonk said, citing data from Georgetown University鈥檚 Center on Education and the Workforce. 鈥淭his partnership gives our students direct access to that opportunity and the chance to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.鈥�

糖心Vlog传媒CCB Provost Zach Perrine said the agreement ensures students can move smoothly from a two-year college to a four-year university without losing time or credits.

鈥�2+2 partnerships like this ensure students can transparently and seamlessly move from their community college to a university,鈥� Perrine said. 鈥淏y connecting students to critical pathways in education and health care, we are improving families, our community, and our state.鈥�

糖心Vlog传媒CCB serves students throughout north-central Arkansas with affordable associate degrees and technical certificates, and the new agreement is designed to reduce transfer barriers while expanding access to bachelor鈥檚 degrees in high-demand fields.

Drale said the collaboration is just the beginning.

鈥淚t鈥檚 easy to see this partnership is a win for our campuses, but ultimately for Arkansas students,鈥� she said.

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The initiative provides transfer students with personalized guidance on course transferability, degree progress, and academic planning.

鈥淩esponding to the needs of transfer students is a strategic priority for our institution,鈥� 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Chancellor Christina S. Drale said. 鈥淭he Trojan Transfer Hub reflects our commitment to providing a clear and supportive pathway to educational attainment at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock.鈥�

Dr. Cody Decker, vice chancellor for student affairs and chief data officer, emphasized the importance of the new resource. 

鈥淭he Trojan Transfer Hub is a transformative tool that puts power and clarity into the hands of prospective transfer students,鈥� Decker said. 鈥淚t streamlines the admissions process, enhances transparency around credit evaluation, and connects students with the information and support they need to make confident, informed decisions at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock.鈥�

Some of the key features and benefits for students include:

• Personalized Degree Progress Tracking 鈥� Students can compare up to three majors at a time and receive recommendations for degrees they are closest to completing based on their existing credits.
• Streamlined Admissions Process 鈥� The portal provides a checklist of admission events and deadlines, breaking the process into manageable steps.
• Major and Career Exploration 鈥� Students can access detailed program descriptions, career opportunities, salary ranges, and skill requirements.
• Student Support 鈥� If a student enters a course the system does not recognize, it will be submitted for review by 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock admissions staff. Students can also connect with academic counselors for additional guidance.

The Trojan Transfer Hub is part of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 ongoing efforts to support transfer students and improve access to higher education. For more information, prospective transfer students can visit the or .

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