LibGuides: College Transfer: STCC Transfer Programs and Agreements

STCC Transfer Programs

STCC's transfer programs* are specifically designed for students who plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university after earning an Associate Degree at STCC. The courses offered in these programs are generally those required to provide a broad educational background before beginning specialization in a major field of study.

STCC Transfer Majors
A list of STCC majors that can be applied to a transfer to virtually any institution. Please consult with your program chairperson to learn more about specific transfer opportunities and agreements in your major.

*Although the academic programs listed are the primary transfer programs offered at STCC, students in other programs do have opportunities for continuing their education at the bachelor's level. Please consult with your program chairperson to learn more about specific transfer opportunities and agreements in your major.

Other Transfer Pathways
STCC has partnered with many public and private colleges and universities to offer seamless transfer pathways for specific academic programs, in addition to joint admission opportunities with the Greater Springfield-area campuses.

Transfer Agreements

Mass Transfer
This program guarantees participating students admission to the Massachusetts Public Institution of their choice, provided they graduate from an approved major at STCC with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Participating students are subject to the program requirements in effect at the senior institution when they enroll at STCC.
Commonwealth Commitment
Students must maintain continuous, full-time enrollment while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA, and are required to complete their AA Degree in no longer than 2½ years, and then complete their BA Degree in no longer than 2 additional years. Financial incentives include a freeze in tuition and mandatory fees for the entirety of a student's enrollment period, as well as a 10% refund (of tuition and mandatory fees) at the conclusion of each Fall and Spring semester. Not available in all majors. Must sign up for the program before earning more than 15 credits (including developmental credits) at STCC.
Gen Ed Foundation
A 34-credit block of courses that, once completed at STCC, will satisfy the general education requirements at any public college or university in Massachusetts. These credits, when completed together with a 2.0 or higher GPA, fully transfer to any Massachusetts public higher education institution - even if you don’t have your associate degree.