On March 10, Mid-State Technical College and Yavapai College formally signed an articulation and transfer agreement establishing one of the first in the nation three-year optimized degree pathways available to students to complete a 92-credit bachelor of applied science in business.
The agreement creates a clearly defined associate-to-bachelor progression model designed to reduce time-to-degree, protect transfer credits and provide students with greater clarity and confidence in their academic plans.
Under the agreement, students who complete Mid-State’s University Transfer-Associate of Arts degree will transfer to Yavapai College, where they will complete another 32 credits in one academic year to earn a bachelor of applied science in business.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to building clear, efficient pathways that help students reach their goals without unnecessary barriers,” said Dr. Shelly Mondeik, president of Mid-State Technical College. “When students choose Mid-State, they deserve to know their credits will count, their progress will be protected and their path to a bachelor’s degree can be completed faster and more affordably. Establishing one of the first three-year bachelor’s pathways in Wisconsin demonstrates how we continue to innovate on behalf of the students and communities we serve.”
Yavapai College leadership echoed the shared commitment to student-centered transfer design.
“We are proud to partner with Mid-State Technical College to create a seamless, structured pathway that supports student success across state lines,” said Dr. Lisa Rhine, president of Yavapai College. “This agreement ensures students can transition with confidence, maintain momentum toward their bachelor’s degree and benefit from a collaborative model focused on access, efficiency and long-term opportunity.”
For Mid-State University Transfer student Alana Lee, the agreement represents a clearer and faster path to a bachelor’s degree.
“Knowing there’s a pathway where my credits transfer and I can finish my bachelor’s degree in three years makes continuing my education feel more achievable,” Lee said. “It gives students like me confidence that starting at Mid-State is a strong step toward reaching our long-term goals.”
College leaders emphasized that the partnership strengthens pathway development by accelerating bachelor’s degree completion while maintaining access and affordability.
Following the ceremony, attendees explored bachelor’s completion options at Mid-State’s Transfer Fair. Students interested in learning more about the three-year bachelor’s pathway can visit in.mstc.edu/3-year-pathway.
