Students at State Fair Community College (SFCC) now have a formalized transfer path to obtain bachelor’s degrees through Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) thanks to a new agreement between the two institutions.

LU-SFCC’s Connect Blue concurrent enrollment program will make the SFCC students’ transition process from their associate degree to the completion of their undergraduate baccalaureate degrees at LU seamless and support students’ success. LU President Dr. John B. Moseley and SFCC President Dr. Brent Bates made the memorandum of understanding between the two schools official at a signing ceremony on Tuesday, April 18.

“Today is a great day for Lincoln University, State Fair Community College and the students who will benefit from this new partnership,” said LU President Moseley. “Our goal in higher education is to provide students with the best opportunities to ensure their success, and this program is a great example of how collaboration can expand their possibilities.”

The Connect Blue concurrent enrollment program allows students to be admitted to both LU and SFCC simultaneously, giving them the opportunity to experience both two-year and four-year college life. By participating in the program, SFCC students can take courses at LU for a reduced rate while fully immersing themselves in the university campus life, including living on campus and joining campus organizations while pursuing an SFCC Associates of Arts degree.

“We’re really excited about partnership,” said SFCC President Dr. Bates. “It’s important for State Fair Community College and our ability to serve Jefferson City in our service region, and a great partnership with Lincoln University to help them accomplish some of their goals. It’s a win-win all the way around.”

Connect Blue concurrent enrollment program is open to students enrolling for fall 2023. Contact Admissions at SFCC or LU for more information.