Texas State University, The University of Texas at Dallas, Collin College launch Academic Alliance
19 Agosto 2024 - 1:46PM
Texas State University, The University of Texas at Dallas, and
Collin College have launched the Collin College Academic Alliance.
This innovative partnership will provide area residents with the
opportunity to earn an associate degree, seamlessly earn a
bachelor’s degree*, and save thousands of dollars. The program will
have full academic support from Collin College and partner
universities, allowing students to complete their full Texas State
or UT Dallas degree in Collin County.
Located at the Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, the
Alliance partnership creates outstanding opportunities for its
students, including saving them about $20,000. Students can take
many Collin College courses that are approved to apply to
university degree programs.
“At Texas State University, we are proud of our unwavering
belief in the power of education to transform lives and
communities,” said Texas State University President Dr. Kelly
Damphousse. “We know that our shared mission with Collin
College makes us great partners to support the incredible
population growth in and around Collin County. Students will
not just attend our classes at Collin’s Technical Campus, but they
will also be a part of the Texas State experience while saving
thousands of dollars through this agreement.”
This new endeavor provides the community with a new higher
education model.
“The University of Texas at Dallas is proud to be at the
forefront of significant initiatives, and this collaboration is no
exception,” said The University of Texas at Dallas President Dr.
Richard C. Benson. “We have a longstanding, robust relationship
with Collin College, and together we are paving the way for
students to succeed.”
Collin College will serve as the hub of the Alliance, providing
the location, advisors, and a full complement of student support
services. Alliance students will have access to dining services, a
library, and a campus bookstore as well as central student support
services including: academic advisement, career services,
counseling, and disability services.
“We are thrilled to take our partnerships with Texas State
University and The University of Texas at Dallas to a new level,”
said Collin College District President Dr. Neil Matkin. “This
alliance creates true streamlined pathways that guide students from
Collin College degrees to top programs at exceptional universities
while offering tremendous cost savings.”
Alliance students will receive a variety of partner university
perks ranging from library services to football game tickets.
Students will also have opportunities to participate in Collin
College student organizations and receive similar opportunities to
attend local fine arts and athletic events.
In addition, Collin College will be working with Academic
Alliance partners in the near future to explore additional
programs, including education certification programs.
For more information about the Collin College Academic Alliance,
visit www.collin.edu/academics/alliance.
About Texas State UniversityFounded in 1899,
Texas State University is among the largest universities in Texas
with an enrollment of more than 38,000 students on campuses in San
Marcos and Round Rock. Texas State’s 230,000-plus alumni are a
powerful force in serving the economic workforce needs of Texas and
throughout the world.
About The University of Texas at DallasHome to
more than 30,000 students, The University of Texas at Dallas is an
innovative institution in the heart of North Texas. UT Dallas
offers rigorous academic programs, with curricula serving a variety
of undergraduate and graduate student interests. With seven schools
offering more than 145 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus
professional certificates and fast-track programs, UTD also is
recognized as an R1 institution – a Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education denoting the top tier of doctoral
institutions with very high research activity.
About Collin CollegeCollin College serves
more than 58,000 credit and continuing education students annually
and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied
Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science
(BAS) in Construction Management, and a new Bachelor of Applied
Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management. The only public
college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to
business, government, and industry, providing customized training
and workforce development. For more information,
visit www.collin.edu.
*Pending approvals from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges
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Collin College
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