News from Minnesota State: February 2024

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Minnesota State works to make transferring from one institution to another as easy as possible. We offer a variety of transfer options, including the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and our innovative Transfer Pathways which make it easy for students to complete a specific associate degree at one of our colleges and then transfer to one of our universities to earn a bachelor’s degree — saving students time and money without losing credits or taking extra courses. Today I’m sharing with you the stories of two Minnesota State students who found our transfer options were the perfect way for them to meet their educational goals. Enjoy!

Scott Olson
Chancellor, Minnesota State

Finding His Path at Southwest Minnesota State University

Jacob Fike didn’t take the traditional path to college. He had planned on starting at a four-year university right away, but when his ACT score was lower than expected, he needed to change course. He enrolled at Anoka-Ramsey Community College for two years and then transferred to Southwest Minnesota State University to finish his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He is now on his way to earning a Ph.D.

Read Jacob's story.

St. Cloud Technical & Community College Student Looks to Help Others

Berenice Juarez lost her parents when she was seven years old and her grandma when she was 13. Living alone in Mexico, she made the bold move to come to Minnesota. Along the way, a social worker helped her get a green card, get settled with a family in Sauk Rapids, and finish high school. Now at SCTCC, Juarez is on her way to becoming a social worker herself, thanks to Transfer Pathways.

Read Berenice's story.

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