Tiffin University and Owens Community College (OCC) have expanded their ongoing relationship through the DragonNext expedited degree completion program.
DragonNext allows enrolled students to begin academic careers at any of Tiffin University’s partnered two-year colleges, before finishing bachelor’s degrees through TU at a discounted tuition rate and on an accelerated timeline.
Benefit to Students
Participants save both time and money through the credit transferal process. With DragonNext, admitted students are guaranteed the option to transfer up to 60 credits from an associate’s degree toward the completion of a four-year degree at TU. On-campus participants are eligible for merit scholarships of $16,000 annually, and online students may receive a tuition discount of $150 per credit hour. Relevant students may also be eligible for transfer scholarships upon completion of an associate’s degree.
How It Works
All applicants with a minimum of 12 transferrable credits are able to apply for DragonNext admission. Participants must be accepted by both TU and OCC.
“We are exceptionally excited to further grow the DragonNext program,” said Tiffin University President, Dr. Lillian Schumacher. “Since its inception, our goal has been to provide a seamless transition for those looking to pursue four-year degrees, and our promise to Owens Community College mirrors the one we’ve made to several other institutions. We will optimize student experiences through our success-focused approach, one refined by years of practice.”
“We are so happy to expand our partnership with Tiffin University by adding the DragonNext program for our students,” Owens Community College President Dr. Dione D. Somerville said. “We firmly believe that providing a seamless pathway leading to meaningful student outcomes further demonstrates our commitment to changing lives for the better in the region.”
“Tiffin University is excited to maintain its strong collaboration with Owens Community College, now through the DragonNext partnership,” said Kelly Petrosino, Manager of Extended Learning and DragonNext. “This endeavor will ultimately result in significant time and cost savings for students as they smoothly transition into our array of bachelor’s degree programs. Facilitating students in attaining their educational goals through optimized methods continues to be a huge passion of mine.”
Reach out to Cassie Paas, Assistant Director of Online Undergraduate Admissions, Transfer and Articulation with any questions at paascj@tiffin.edu.