CCBC and Towson University kick off Degrees to Succeed program

October 30, 2022

Community College of Baltimore County and Towson University have partnered to offer students a seamless and efficient path toward earning a bachelor’s degree through the new Degrees to Succeed program.

CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis and Towson University President Kim Schatzel gather for the official signing ceremony 12:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31 in the Carol Diane Eustis Center for Health Professions, Rm. 135 at CCBC Essex. 

The Degrees to Succeed program provides students with benefits of both institutions, starting their coursework at CCBC — completing their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree — then transferring their credits to TU — where they would begin their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree as a third-year student. Additional benefits for CCBC students participating in the Degrees to Succeed program include the following:

• Co-advising with TU advisors to ensure CCBC courses align with TU programs
• Membership in the TU Transfer Mentor Program providing new transfer students a faculty or staff mentor for their first year at TU
• TU campus ID card allowing entry to select TU events and activities
• Application fee waiver with the option to compete for a $1,000 renewable merit scholarship.

“We are pleased to partner with Towson University to give CCBC students an opportunity to fast-track their educational goals,” said CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis. “One student, two institutions, one experience — that’s the magic of Degrees to Succeed. Students have peace of mind knowing that they have already been accepted into Towson with the successful completion of their associate degree. The transfer will be seamless and students will have a familiarity with Towson’s campus and processes through the early access to TU advisors as well as select events and activities.”

Of students transferring schools within Maryland, more matriculate to Towson University than to any other four-year institution.

“Four-year degrees should be accessible for all students in our community, and this innovative partnership will help ensure that access and improve time-to-degree for those who wish to pursue higher education,” TU President Kim Schatzel said. “As a destination for transfer students and as an anchor institution for Greater Baltimore, this program further establishes TU’s reputation as Maryland’s university of opportunities.”

With hundreds of associate and bachelor degrees to choose from, CCBC and Towson offer students a wealth of opportunities to advance their academic goals. Forging this strong partnership builds on the strengths of both institutions and lays the groundwork for more CCBC students to earn bachelor degrees, carry less debt and become a part of TU’s legacy where 89% of graduates enroll in a graduate program or are employed with an average salary of over $50,000 annually.

To learn more, visit ccbcmd.edu/degreestosucceed.