Beginning fall 2009 the University of Memphis will partner with community colleges in the West Tennessee and border county areas to offer a Partnership Enrollment Program that guarantees university admission to any student who completes the associate's degree university track (A.A.or A.S.). The agreement benefits students by reducing the total cost of higher education by encouraging students to complete the associate's degree at the community college. Students also benefit from improved and collaborative academic advising and by completion of joint admissions contracts. This agreement provides only for general admission to the University of Memphis. Requirements for admission to individual academic programs may vary. By making this choice early in their academic career, students will receive advising and access to some University of Memphis services and activities prior to their admission to the U of M.

If you enroll in the Partnership Enrollment Program with the University of Memphis and complete an associate's degree university track (AA/AS) at a participating partner community college, you will:

• enjoy the benefits of academic counseling from a University of Memphis Transfer Advisor.
• be eligible to participate in priority pre-registration in University courses for your first semester after community college graduation.
• be released from completing the University of Memphis application when transferring.
• have the transfer application fee (currently $25) waived.
• receive access to Campus Recreation & Intramural Services + Student Activities - $65/semester AND/OR
• receive access to student athletic events via payment of FT student athletic fee - $225/semester.
• receive access to a parking permit - $30/ per semester.
• lock-in degree requirements at the time you enter the program.  You have the choice of completing the degree requirements in effect at the time you complete the Intent to Enroll form or of completing new requirements that may go into effect after that time.

Partner community college students who:

• meet current admission criteria at the partner community college.
• are enrolled at a partner community college in an associate's degree university track (AA/AS) program.
• have earned fewer than 30 higher education credits.
• complete the associate degree with a minimum overall combined 2.0 GPA as computed by the University of Memphis.   (Individual departmental requirements may be higher.)
• are in good academic standing.
• are in compliance with the code of conduct for the community college where they are enrolled.
• do not attend another institution between the time of graduation from the partner community college and formally enroll at the University of Memphis.
• formally enroll in the University of Memphis within one year of the completing the associate degree at the partner community college.

None. Enrolling in the Partnership Enrollment Program does not obligate you in any way or prevent you from exploring options at other colleges and universities.

If you have determined that you are eligible to take part in the Partnership Enrollment Program and that the University of Memphis is your choice for the completion of your bachelor's degree, you are ready to proceed.

• Choose a major from the bachelor's degree list (if applicable)
• Complete the Partnership Enrollment Program Intent to Enroll Form and return to the address indicated on the agreement.

  Your Partnership Intent to Enroll Form will be reviewed. When your eligibility has been confirmed, you will be notified by the Office of Admissions.

• You must continue to enroll at the partner community college.
• You must comply with the partner community college and U of M advising requirements.
• You must remain in good academic standing and in compliance with the code of conduct.

You can apply for the PEP any time up to the point you have earned no more than 30 hours. These credits include all courses taken at an institution of higher education, not just those taken at the partner community college. When you have decided on a major you should apply for the PEP.

You must meet the requirements for admission into specific majors that are established for all students. These requirements could include preparing a portfolio of work, earning specific GPA or another requirement. You will be advised regarding these requirements when you indicate your choice of major.  The PEP guarantees admission to the University of Memphis, not to specific degree programs.

Yes, as long as the total number of college level credits that you have earned when you sign up for the PEP is less than 30, you can enroll.