Bucks College Inks Dual Admissions Agreements With La Salle University

NEWTOWN, PA — Bucks County Community College on Monday signed two new agreements with La Salle University that create new pathways for graduates of the two-year college to transfer to the Philadelphia-based university.

The presidents of both institutions signed the new transfer agreements at the college’s Newtown Campus.

The first creates an Honors-to-Honors Agreement, allowing students who graduate from the community college’s Honors@Bucks program to transfer seamlessly into La Salle’s honors program.

In the second agreement, students who earn an associate degree at Bucks with a GPA of at least 3.0 and sign a dual-admission agreement in advance can enter select La Salle business or technology bachelor’s degree programs with a guaranteed minimum of $20,000 per year merit scholarship for their junior and senior years.

Bucks County Community College President & CEO Patrick M. Jones (left) and La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen (right) signed two new transfer agreements May 11 at the College’s Newtown Campus. (Eric Parker)

La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen addresses the crowd gathered at Bucks County Community College’s Newtown campus. Allen and Patrick M. Jones, the college’s President & CEO, signed two new agreements to enable Bucks graduates to seamlessly transfer to La Salle. (Eric Parker)

In addition, Bucks graduates who elect to pursue their bachelor’s and master’s degree together in one of the eligible business or technology programs will also receive a 20 percent tuition discount towards their master’s program. The bachelor’s and master’s degrees can be completed at La Salle within three years.

Bucks County Community College President & CEO Patrick M. Jones, Ph.D., said the agreements are a testament to the high caliber of Bucks graduates.

“Each year, we graduate students who have proven their academic rigor through our highly-rated honors, business, and technology programs,” said Jones. “These agreements will open doors for Bucks graduates to continue to excel at La Salle University while saving more than two-thirds on the cost of their bachelor’s degree.”

Bucks County Community College students who take advantage of the dual admission agreement with La Salle University will save almost $114,000 by completing their associate degree at Bucks before transferring to La Salle.

“La Salle University is proud to enter into this new partnership with Bucks County Community College,” said La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D. “This agreement is a reflection of our shared commitment to breaking down barriers to higher education and supporting student success. Not only will students receive a clear and supportive pathway beginning by earning their associate degree at Bucks and
continuing their education at La Salle, but the scholarship and tuition discount available through this partnership will also provide impactful financial support. This can make a
significant difference for students and their families as they pursue their educational goals. I look forward to the meaningful difference we will make for our students through
this partnership.”

Bucks County Community College graduates transfer to a number of top dual admission partner universities, saving 28 to 68 percent on their bachelor’s degree. To learn more, visit
bucks.edu/save.

New ways for Bucks Centurions to become La Salle Explorers were finalized May 11 by Bucks County Community College President & CEO Patrick M. Jones (left) and La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen (right) at a signing ceremony on the College’s Newtown Campus. (Eric Parker)