Approximately 200 students attended the College and Transfer Fair hosted by Spoon River College on October 21 at the Canton Campus.
The annual event coincides with National Transfer Student Week, which is also celebrated annually to highlight the journey of baccalaureate degree seeking students, who often complete the first two years of study at a community college for a significant cost savings. While the majority of transfers are seamless, on occasion a four-year university may require certain classes be taken at their institution, even though a student had already successfully completed the same course at a junior college.
To ensure a smooth transfer of credits, Spoon River College participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide agreement that allows transfer of the completed Illinois General Education Core Curriculum between participating institutions.
“This agreement assures transferring students that lower-division general education requirements for an associate or bachelor’s degree have been met,” said Brandi Ketcham, SRC advisor and event coordinator.
On hand at the College and Transfer Fair were representatives from multiple colleges, universities, trade schools, and military branches from both Illinois and surrounding states.
“Having an event like this gives students the chance to explore a variety of colleges and options and get additional information—about admission requirements, tuition, room and board and more—that can help them make decisions about their future educational journey,” Ketcham said.
District high school students from Bushnell-Prairie City, Cuba, Havana, Lewistown, Spoon River Valley, VIT, as well as area college students, were in attendance.
For more information about the transfer process and the IAI agreement, visit the Spoon River College website.
Pictures of the event can be viewed at Spoon River College Facebook.