Your fast track to a bachelor’s degree

Are you an NMC Associate in Science and Arts (ASA) student aiming for a bachelor’s degree? The Direct Connect dual admission program is your streamlined path with University Center partners Grand Valley State & Davenport.

Why Direct Connect?

• Guaranteed Admission: Maintain a minimum GPA, and you’re guaranteed admission (see each school's details for the minimum requirement). *

• Comprehensive Support: From advising and financial aid to academic and co-curricular activities, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed. After you sign up, NMC & the partner advisor will help you develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals.

• Efficient and Cost-Effective: Maximize your NMC transfer credits, saving time and money while earning both an associate degree from NMC and a bachelor’s degree from GVSU or Davenport.

Key Details:

• Guaranteed Transfer: By working with advisors at both NMC and the Direct Connect school, you can be confident the classes you take will count toward both the associate and bachelor's degrees.

• Financial Savings: You'll save money by maximizing credits at NMC and transcript fees are waived. Direct Connect saves you time and money!

• Dual Degrees: Earn your associate degree from NMC and your bachelor’s from GVSU or Davenport.

• Major Changes: You’re not locked into a major — you have flexibility.

• Class Format: Classes are offered in person, online and hybrid.

• Grand Valley State University

  • Programs Offered: Allied Health Sciences
  • Guaranteed Admission: Maintain a 2.5 GPA, and you’re guaranteed admission. *

  • Comprehensive Support: From advising and financial aid to academic and co-curricular activities, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed. After you sign up, NMC & GVSU will help you develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals.

  • Efficient and Cost-Effective: Maximize your NMC transfer credits, saving time and money while earning both an associate degree from NMC and a bachelor’s degree from GVSU
  • Ready to start? Fill out th is interest form
  • GVSU Student Agreement
  • * For students meeting GVSU admissions requirements . Students with below a 2.5 GPA will also be considered.

• Davenport university

  • Programs Offered:
    • Accounting Fraud Investigation
    • Business Administration (BBA)
    • Cyber Defense
    • General Business
    • Human Resource Management
    • Management
    • Management (Aviation Specialty)
    • Management (UAS Specialty)
    • Marketing
    • Tech Project Management
  • Guaranteed Admission: Maintain just a 2.0 GPA, and you’re guaranteed a spot at Davenport—your ambition is enough!
  • Maximization of your credits: Transfer up to 90 credits, and make your full associate degree count.
  • Generous scholarships for 100% of transfer students: All transfer students qualify for scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $6,500, with an additional $1,500 scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members.
  • Your education, on your schedule: Take advantage of our digital suite of learning formats, which gives you the access you need to the education you want, all on your own time.
  • Excellence in every course: The Excellence System is intentionally woven into every program, empowering you with skills that set you apart in today’s job market.
  • Comprehensive Support: From admissions and financial aid to advising and career services, Davenport’s team is committed to your success. NMC & Davenport's advisors will help you develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals. We’re here to support you through every milestone.
  • Ready to start? Fill out this Interest Form.
  • Davenport Student Agreement

Questions?

Email advising@nmc.edu

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