Leaders from Oakland University and Mott Community College (MCC) have announced a partnership for a joint admission, concurrent enrollment program that will provide an innovative higher education option for students in the region.
The partnership, called Mott2O, was unveiled on Friday, April 8, at Mott Community College.
At the signing were Oakland President Gary D. Russi, Ph.D.; MCC President M. Richard Shaink, Ph.D.; OU Vice President of Outreach Mary L. Otto, Ph.D.; and MCC Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy Fugate, Ph.D.
"It's always exciting to work with highly-respected institutions such as Oakland University on transfer agreements that really benefit our students," said Shaink.
"We are so pleased to be partnering with Oakland. Mott2O highlights the importance of supporting the overall education and career development of our students. This agreement is a major initiative, signifying a mutual commitment to providing students with a seamless transition between institutions."
Mott2O becomes part of a community college partnership program that is unique in Michigan, because it allows students to attend classes at Oakland and MCC at the same time, and allows students to combine credits to maximize financial aid eligibility.
Mott2O offers several benefits, including:
- Admission to both institutions through one free online application
- The flexibility to take courses at one or both institutions at the same time
- Expanded course selection — students may take courses offered at Oakland University's main campus in Rochester, OU-Macomb or any MCC location, plus online courses offered by both institutions
- The option to complete an associate degree while working toward a bachelor's degree
- Coordinated advising — OU and MCC work together to keep students on track to reach their educational goals
- Access to student activities and resources on all campuses, including OU housing
- Reverse transfer — students may transfer OU credits back to MCC to fulfill associate degree requirements
"There is a statewide initiative in Michigan to transition to a knowledge-based, 21st-century economy," Russi said. "The partnership between Oakland University and Mott Community College exemplifies the kind of cooperative ventures that Gov. Snyder is encouraging to support that initiative."
First-year and transfer students may begin applying to Mott2O for the fall 2011 semester. OU also concurrent enrollment partnerships with Macomb Community College (M2O), Oakland Community College (O2O) and St. Clair County Community College (SC2O).
For more information on Mott2O, visit
oakland.edu/mott2o. To speak with an Oakland University admissions adviser, call (800) OAK-UNIV. To talk with a Mott Community College adviser, call (810) 762-0331.
