Linn-Benton Community College and Oregon State University announced on Monday a groundbreaking enhancement to their Degree Partnership Program that creates a seamless educational pathway for LBCC students to advance their academic journey.
Unique among OSU's partnerships with community colleges, the agreement establishes an automatic admissions process for qualified LBCC students to OSU. Under this enhanced partnership, LBCC students who meet OSU's minimum transfer requirements but have not yet applied to the Degree Partnership Program will be automatically admitted to OSU, without application fees or additional paperwork.
"This partnership represents our ongoing commitment to removing barriers to education," said Dr. Lisa Avery, President of Linn-Benton Community College. "By creating this direct pathway to OSU, we're empowering students to achieve their educational goals with fewer obstacles."
The automatic admission feature particularly benefits Associate of Science students at LBCC, providing them with a cost-free, streamlined transition to OSU's four-year programs.
"This agreement automatically opens a door to all OSU can offer to complement the excellent educational opportunities here at LBCC," said Dr. Jayathi Murthy, President of Oregon State University. "This ambitious direct-admit program between LBCC and OSU is the result of a deep commitment to student success."
The agreement builds upon the colleges' established partnership, which allows students to be enrolled at both institutions simultaneously, take courses at either campus, and access services from both schools. The new automatic admission process eliminates a significant step in the transfer journey, making the path to a bachelor's degree more accessible.
Students will receive guidance from dedicated advisors at both institutions to navigate their academic path and maximize the benefits of this enhanced partnership.
For more information about the LBCC-OSU Degree Partnership Program, visit LBCC's Transfer Center.