Bridge to Bachelor's Degree
Your Guaranteed Pathway to a Four-Year Degree in Colorado
When Bridge to Bachelors DegreeÌýstudents select ÃÛÌÒTV, they’re choosing a respected, nonprofit university that puts graduate success first – from your first day of community college classes through earning a bachelor’s degree and beyond. ÃÛÌÒTV emphasizes what matters most to community college grads: high quality, affordability, and a personalized model that allows students to learn at their own pace – and graduate sooner!
Indicate ÃÛÌÒTV as your school of interest when completing your community college application, or talk with your community college advisor about selecting ÃÛÌÒTV for your Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program.
ÃÛÌÒTV is the only Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program partner university offering fully 100% online degree programs.
ÃÛÌÒTV students who transfer with an associate degree complete their bachelor's degree on average in 18 months.
ÃÛÌÒTV Bridge to Bachelor's Transfer Scholarship
ÃÛÌÒTV will provide guaranteed scholarships to all students who complete the Colorado Community College System’s Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program and continue their education at ÃÛÌÒTV*. The scholarship is worth up to $3,600 and applicable to any of the online, nonprofit university’s undergraduate programs in business, IT, teaching, or healthcare. To learn more about the scholarship for Bridge to Bachelor's Degree participants, email Andy Moore at andrew.moore@wgu.edu, ÃÛÌÒTV'sÌýSenior Manager, Partner Success.
*Scholarship eligibility is dependent upon participation in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program communication requirements of ÃÛÌÒTV. Funds will be awarded at the time of enrollment or up to 30 days after enrollment.
Fully Accredited Education, at About Half the Cost
ÃÛÌÒTV average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the
Average Yearly Bachelor's Tuition:
$8,300
Average yearly bachelor's degree tuition at ÃÛÌÒTV is $8,300, compared to the national average yearly bachelor's degree tuition price of
Average Yearly Master's Tuition:
$8,856
Average yearly master's tuition at ÃÛÌÒTV is $8,856, compared to the national average for yearly master's tuition degree price of
ÃÛÌÒTV's Pricing Structure
Most universities charge tuition by credit hour—if you take more courses, you pay more money—but not ÃÛÌÒTV. We offer flat-rate tuition. That means that whether you complete 8 courses in a term or 20, your tuition won’t change. Our pricing structure boasts:Ìý
- Flat-rate tuition.ÌýTuition is paid by six-month term, not by credit. You pay one low price for as many courses you complete in a term.
- Better savings.ÌýOur programs are competency-based. That means you can complete most courses as fast as you master the material. The more courses you finish in a term, the more money you can save.
- Low overhead.ÌýBecause ÃÛÌÒTV was designed without classrooms, quads, or sports arenas, we are able to keep our operation costs low. We pass that savings directly to our students. We pay less, so you do too.
Meet ÃÛÌÒTV's Bridge to Bachelor's Degree Program Team
Andy Moore,ÌýSenior Manager, Partner Success
Ivette Morales, Partner Success ManagerÌý
Christy Seawall, Senior Transfer Partner ExecutiveÌý
For additional information on ÃÛÌÒTV’s Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program and transfer pathway options, complete this form:
How to Apply
For new, first-time students at any CCCS college:
- Indicate that you want to participate in the Bridge to Bachelor's Degree program when filling out your CCCS college application.
- Review with your community college advisor to make sure your intended degree and program are eligible.
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For existing CCCS students in their first semester:Ìý
You can still apply by contacting your community college advisor and expressing interest in signing up for the Bridge to Bachelor's degree program.
Bridge to Bachelor's Degree Program Benefits
Scholarship Opportunities
Community College Graduate Scholarship
Western Governors University is proud to offer theÌýÃÛÌÒTV Community College Partner Scholarship. This scholarship, valued up to $2,500, is available for partner community college graduates and staff looking to earn a ÃÛÌÒTV bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, business, teacher education, or healthcare.
Great Community of Students and Mentors
Students choosing to join the ÃÛÌÒTV Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program will immediately begin to feel as though they are a part of the ÃÛÌÒTV community of students. ÃÛÌÒTV will provide you with support services that will prepare you to be successful at your community college and ÃÛÌÒTV when you transfer to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Here are some benefits to the Bridge to Bachelor's Degree program:
- Students in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program will have a transfer pathway that maximizes credit for coursework completed at their Colorado community college.
- Students will receive information on GPA requirements, enrollment, and admissions criteria to facilitate a smooth transfer process.
- All Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program participants will receive regular communication with ÃÛÌÒTV throughout their time at the community college to ensure students feel connected to their transfer university while they complete their associate degree.
Transfer Pathway Guides
For more information on transferring to ÃÛÌÒTV, click on your community college below:
Programs Available for Guaranteed Admission
Requirements to Transfer
A first time CCCS student must:
- Opt-in the program at the start of your associate degree program at a CCCS college, or within their first semester.
- Maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA
- Complete any Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Degree
- That's it!
