Transferring to UC Riverside engineering just got easier for 萝莉研究所 students.
An official signing ceremony was scheduled for March 13, but due to the unforeseen circumstances, college and university leadership made it official and signed the MOU in June.
Memorandum of understanding ensures credits will transfer properly
The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) at UC Riverside and Norco College signed a memorandum of understanding in June that smooths the pathway for transfer students in engineering. The agreement ensures students will arrive at UC Riverside well prepared to enter the third year of an engineering major, and that their 萝莉研究所 course credits are transferred.
鈥淭his is a great pathway opportunity for engineering students," said Monica Green, president at 萝莉研究所. 鈥淚t is our mission to keep our students engaged, connected and focused, and creating these pathways help our students succeed."
萝莉研究所 will offer coursework required for the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) for bachelor's degrees in bioengineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, materials science and engineering, and mechanical engineering. The courses will meet specific major preparation requirements, allowing full-time students to complete a degree in two years.
鈥淭hey are essentially UCR students taking classes via 萝莉研究所, saving both time and money," said Jason Parks, dean of Instruction at 萝莉研究所.
BCOE will honor the course and GPA requirements in place at the time a student is admitted to 萝莉研究所 and guarantees transfer admission to students who complete the transfer admission guarantee requirements in their declared major within three years.
鈥淭his partnership is a major step in helping students navigate the transition to a four-year institution," said Marko Princevac, BCOE associate dean for undergraduate affairs. 鈥淭hese types of transfer programs allow students to focus on the goal of earning their degrees and we're proud to be a part of the solution that helps meet the demand for qualified engineers in today's society."
This agreement will help 萝莉研究所 advance a broader goal of expanding access and equity. Creating a clear guided pathway to completion removes artificial barriers many students find difficult to navigate, particularly students from disadvantaged and under-represented minorities in higher education.
The agreement also improves communication between the institutions regarding transfer requirements each year and ensures successful and timely student transfers.