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Thanks to BCC's transfer agreement with Excelsior College, you can take most of the coursework
toward your Bachelor's degree in business right here at BCC, building on your Associate's degree
in business. Then you can transfer to Excelsior College to complete your Bachelor's degree.
BCC's transfer agreement with Excelsior College covers all of our Business and Business Information
Technology programs. You can transfer up to 105 credits from BCC towards the Excelsior College
BS in Business (options include: General Business, Accounting, Finance, Global Business, Management
of Human Resources, Marketing, Operations Management, Management Information Systems, and Risk
Management and Insurance).
The benefits of starting your Excelsior College degree at BCC include:
- Affordable BCC tuition for at least 75% of your Bachelor's degree credits
- Financial aid availability (for many students) for most courses taken at BCC
- Opportunities to take classes when they are most convenient to you: during the day,
in the evening, on weekends, or online from this student-friendly institution
- Knowledgeable academic advisement from BCC specialists in transfer agreements with
Excelsior College
- Upon admittance to Excelsior, Excelsior College advisors assist you in finding your remaining
required upper division courses - locally, online, or by examination.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Can I earn a Bachelor's degree from BCC?
No, BCC does not offer baccalaureate degrees. But our transfer agreement with Excelsior
College makes it possible for you to complete at least 75% of the coursework at BCC, and
then transfer to Excelsior College. The Bachelor's degree is awarded by Excelsior College
upon completion of all degree requirements and payment of required matriculation and
graduation fees.
Do I have to go to Albany to take Excelsior College classes?
No. Excelsior College does not require students to attend classes on its campus.
Classes from Excelsior College are available online from Excelsior and other regionally
accredited colleges. An Excelsior College transfer counselor will help you plan coursework
that leads toward your degree.
Do credits from other colleges transfer to Excelsior?
Excelsior College determines whether credits from other colleges fulfill degree requirements.
If you have significant non-BCC credit, you should apply directly to Excelsior College for
review and evaluation of that credit. BCC cannot advise students as to the transferability
of college credit earned outside BCC.
Can I get financial aid for Excelsior College costs?
While Excelsior College does not qualify for Title IV federal financial aid, New York State
residents may qualify for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other needs-based scholarships
and payment plans. Contact Excelsior directly for specific information.
How do I sign up?
For more information on how BCC business programs work with Excelsior,
please contact Laura St. George at (607) 778-5012 or via email at
stgeorge_l@sunybroome.edu.
About Excelsior College
Excelsior College was founded as Regents College, in 1971, by the New York State Board of
Regents. The name was changed in Excelsior College in 1998, after a change in charter
allowed the college to operate as an independent, private college. Nearly 100,000 students
from all over the world have earned Excelsior degrees.
Accreditation
Excelsior College is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Is Excelsior College right for you?
You may be a good candidate for Excelsior College if you:
- Have some previous college experience
- Are a non-traditional student
- Are place-bound
- Are a self-starter
- Are able to do some coursework online
To learn more about Excelsior College, visit their website at:
https://www.excelsior.edu/ or call toll-free at 1-888-647-2388.
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