Your fast track to a bachelor’s degree

Are you an NMC associate degree student aiming for a bachelor’s degree? The Direct Connect dual admission program is your streamlined path with University Partners Central Michigan, Davenport, Ferris State & Grand Valley State.

Why Direct Connect?

• Guaranteed Admission: Maintain a minimum GPA, and you’re guaranteed admission (see each school's details for the minimum requirement). *

• Comprehensive Support: From advising and financial aid to academic and co-curricular activities, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed. After you sign up, NMC & the partner advisor will help you develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals.

• Efficient and Cost-Effective: Maximize your NMC transfer credits, saving time and money while earning both an associate degree from NMC and a bachelor’s degree from CMU, Ferris, GVSU or Davenport.

Key Details:

• Guaranteed Transfer: By working with advisors at both NMC and the Direct Connect school, you can be confident the classes you take will count toward both the associate and bachelor's degrees.

• Financial Savings: You'll save money by maximizing credits at NMC and transcript fees are waived. Direct Connect saves you time and money!

• Dual Degrees: Earn your associate degree from NMC and your bachelor’s from GVSU, Ferris, CMU or Davenport.

• Major Changes: You’re not locked into a major — you have flexibility.

• Class Format: Classes are offered in person, online and/or hybrid.

• Grand Valley State University

  • Programs Offered:
    • B.S. Allied Health Sciences- Physician Assistant
    • B.S. Allied Health Science - Athletic Training
    • B.S. Allied Health Science - Physical Therapy
    • B.S. Allied Health Science- Occupational Therapy
    • B.S. Allied Health Science - General
    • Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation Track)
    • Bachelor of Applied Science (Welding Track)
    • Bachelor of Applied Science (Water Quality Track)
  • Guaranteed Admission: Maintain a 2.5 GPA, and you’re guaranteed admission. *

  • Comprehensive Support: From advising and financial aid to academic and co-curricular activities, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed. After you sign up, NMC & GVSU will help you develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals.

  • Efficient and Cost-Effective: Maximize your NMC transfer credits, saving time and money while earning both an associate degree from NMC and a bachelor’s degree from GVSU.
  • Ready to start? Fill out this interest form.
  • GVSU Student Agreement
  • * For students meeting GVSU admissions requirements. Students with below a 2.5 GPA will also be considered.

• Davenport university

  • Programs Offered:
    • Business Administration (BBA)
    • Cyber Defense
    • Applied Business
    • Human Resource Management
    • Management
    • Management (Aviation Specialty)
    • Management (UAS Specialty)
    • Marketing
  • Guaranteed Admission: Maintain just a 2.0 GPA, and you’re guaranteed a spot at Davenport — your ambition is enough!
  • Maximization of your credits: Transfer up to 90 credits, and make your full associate degree count.
  • Generous scholarships for 100% of transfer students: All transfer students qualify for scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $6,500, with an additional $1,500 scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members.
  • Your education, on your schedule: Take advantage of Davenport's  digital suite of learning formats, which gives you the access you need to the education you want, all on your own time.
  • Excellence in every course: The Excellence System is intentionally woven into every program, empowering you with skills that set you apart in today’s job market.
  • Comprehensive Support: From admissions and financial aid to advising and career services, Davenport’s team is committed to your success. NMC & Davenport's advisors will help you develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals. We’re here to support you through every milestone.
  • Ready to start? Fill out this Interest Form.
  • Davenport Student Agreement

• Ferris state university

  • Programs Offered:
    • Accountancy
    • Business Administration
    • Criminal Justice
    • Early Childhood Education
    • ESports Production
    • Hospitality Management
    • Human Resource Management
    • Information Security & Intelligence
    • Project Management
    • Risk Management & Insurance
    • Social Work
  • Guaranteed Admission: Maintain a 2.5 GPA, and you’re guaranteed admission. 

  • Comprehensive Support: From advising and financial aid to academic and co-curricular activities, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed. After you sign up, NMC & FSU will help you develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals.

  • Efficient and Cost-Effective: Maximize your NMC transfer credits, saving time and money while earning both an associate degree from NMC and a bachelor’s degree from FSU.
  • Ready to start? Complete the Ferris Interest Form.
  • Ferris Student Agreement

• central Michigan university: coming soon!

  • Programs Offered:
    • B.S. Business Administration
    • B.S. Education Teaching Grade PK-6
    • B.S. Education Teaching Grades B-K & ECE Special Education
    • B.S. Organizational Leadership
    • B.S. Psychology
  • Guaranteed Admission: Maintain a 2.0 GPA, and you’re guaranteed admission.*

  • Comprehensive Support: From advising and financial aid to academic and co-curricular activities, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed. After you sign up, NMC & FSU will help you develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals.

  • Efficient and Cost-Effective: Maximize your NMC transfer credits, saving time and money while earning both an associate degree from NMC and a bachelor’s degree from FSU.
  • Ready to start? Email advising@nmc.edu
  • More info and Student Agreement coming soon!
    
    •  *For students considering BS in Business Admin, a 2.4 GPA will be required

 

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