Beginning with the fall 2009 semester, the University of Memphis began partnering 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 partnership 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.

Current partner community colleges include:

• Dyersburg State Community College
• Jackson State Community College
• Mid-South Community College
• Southwest Tennessee Community College