SWCC, ETSU Expand Transfer Pathways 

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) and East Tennessee State University (ETSU) have created 11 new transfer pathways for students pursuing degrees in the arts, sciences, business and technology. 

Leaders from the institutions signed a series of articulation agreements to formalize these pathways, which strengthen the long-standing partnership between the two institutions. 

“At SWCC, we want students to see a clear pathway from their first semester to their long-term goals,” said Dr. Clint Hayes, SWCC president. “These transfer options with ETSU give students the confidence that their hard work here will carry forward and translate into meaningful academic and career opportunities.” 

The agreements help pave the way for students from SWCC to complete their bachelor’s degrees in fields ranging from finance to fine arts.  

“These agreements make it more seamless for students to move from an associate degree at SWCC to a bachelor’s degree at ETSU,” said Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, ETSU provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. “Together, we are helping students advance in fields that support both personal goals and regional workforce needs.” 

SWCC and ETSU signed agreements for the following transfer pathways:  

• Associate of Arts/Fine Arts Major → Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art 

• Associate of Arts/Fine Arts Major → Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art 

• Associate of Arts/Fine Arts Major → Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design 

• Associate of Applied Science / Accounting → Bachelor of Applied Science in Professional Development 

• Associate of Science/Business Administration → Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy 

• Associate of Science/Business Administration → Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance – General Finance Concentration 

• Associate of Science/Business Administration → Bachelor of Business Administration in Management – General Management Concentration 

• Associate of Science/Business Administration → Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing – Marketing Management 

• Associate of Applied Science/Business Management → Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Leadership 

• Associate of Applied Science/Business Management → Bachelor of Applied Science in Professional Development 

• Associate of Applied Science/Business Technology – Information Systems → Bachelor of Applied Science in Professional Development 

To learn more about these transfer pathways visit ETSU Articulation Agreements, or Southwest Transfer Information.

Featured Image: Standing (L-R): Dr. Brian Wright, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Brandon Pennington, Assistant Director of Transfer and Recruitment (2009 SWCC Alumni), Dr. Susie Mullins, Transfer Specialist, Whitney Marlow, Director of Transfer and Adult Student Outreach

Seated (L-R): James Dye, Dean of Business, Engineering, and Industrial Technology, Dr. Bethany Rose, Vice President of Academics and Student Services, Dr. Bill Flora, Associate Provost for Curriculum, Dr. Tao Huang, Chair of Art and Design, Morgan Gilbert, Associate Professor and Chair of Fine Arts