Excelsior University and Hudson Valley Community College Announce Expanded Partnership
New concurrent enrollment opportunities offer flexible pathways for students to earn bachelor’s degrees
Excelsior University President David Schejbal (left) and Hudson Valley Community College Officer in Charge Louis Coplin (right) celebrate the institutions’ expanded partnership agreement.
TROY, N.Y. — Excelsior University and Hudson Valley Community College today announced an expanded partnership agreement that creates new educational pathways for Hudson Valley graduates to earn an Excelsior University degree.
The Capital Region-based higher education institutions have partnered since 1989 to offer seamless learning solutions for students pursuing both in-person and online degree studies. The updated and enhanced partnership agreement extends new concurrent enrollment opportunities to Hudson Valley associate degree graduates, allowing the ability to complete additional courses with Hudson Valley while enrolled in an Excelsior online bachelor’s degree program.
“This new agreement provides even more opportunities for our graduates to earn bachelor’s degrees in a format that works for them, regardless of their personal commitments and busy schedules,” said Hudson Valley Community College Officer in Charge Louis Coplin. “This expanded partnership is an excellent opportunity for graduates to continue their studies in an array of in-demand fields through the highly respected online programs of Excelsior University.”
The partnership gives Hudson Valley graduates new options for fully online undergraduate programs at Excelsior. The new concurrent enrollment program allows students to take classes at both institutions simultaneously, utilizing the extensive resources and program portfolios of both schools while saving time and money.
“While Excelsior University serves a global population through its online programs, the Capital Region is our home. We are proud to partner with our neighbors at Hudson Valley Community College to provide new educational pathways to students,” said David Schejbal, president of Excelsior University. “The evolution of this long-standing partnership is an excellent example of higher education institutions working together to meet the needs of learners.”
Excelsior University’s online undergraduate programs are designed to meet working adult students where they are, academically and geographically. Excelsior provides online bachelor’s degrees in six fields of study, including programs in Business, Liberal Arts, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Service, and Technology that directly align with Hudson Valley associate degree studies. Excelsior’s rolling admissions calendar, based on continuous eight-week terms instead of traditional semesters, offers additional flexibility for students to register for classes on a schedule that works for them.
Hudson Valley students will have access to two new degree completion pathways at Excelsior under the expanded partnership agreement:
- The 3+1 Bachelor’s Completion program allows students who have completed an associate degree through Hudson Valley to complete additional credits with the partner community college concurrently with Excelsior courses.
- Through the Concurrent Enrollment Nursing program, students who are enrolled in an associate degree in nursing at Hudson Valley can complete credits toward Excelsior’s N. to B.S. in Nursing program pre-licensure.
For more information on the partnership, visit https://www.excelsior.edu/partner/hudson-valley/.
Media Contact Excelsior University:
Jason Bonafide, communications manager
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518-608-8446
Media Contact Hudson Valley Community College:
Dennis Kennedy, executive director, communications and marketing
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518-629-8071
About Excelsior University
Excelsior University is an accredited, not-for-profit online institution focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. Excelsior contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, Excelsior meets students where they are — academically and geographically — removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.
About Hudson Valley Community College
Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College is the largest community college in upstate New York and offers degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; and also administers the Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training at no cost to those who qualify. One of 30 community colleges in the SUNY system, Hudson Valley enrolls more than 19,000 students in credit and non-credit courses and is a recognized leader in distance learning and workforce development. The college has more than 90,000 alumni.