Texarkana College, University of Texas-Tyler sign agreement

Texarkana College (TC) and the University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) are pleased to announce the signing of a Transfer Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement aims to facilitate the seamless transfer of students from TC to UT Tyler, providing them with greater educational opportunities and support.

The signing takes place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, in the Truman Arnold Student Center- Patman Room on the Texarkana College campus located at 2500 N. Robison Road, Texarkana, Texas.

The event will feature remarks from Dr. Jason Smith, President of TC, and Dr. Julie Philley, President of the UT Tyler. An overview of the MOU will be presented by Dr. Dixon Boyles, VP of Instruction at TC.

The agreement outlines the commitment of both institutions to: Increase awareness of educational and student support opportunities available, encourage currently enrolled transfer students to complete their associate’s degree, provide pre-UT Tyler academic advising to increase degree applicability of transfer credits and ensure a more seamless transfer experience to UT Tyler.

UT Tyler will accept transferable lower division courses from TC and provide academic advising services to pre-transfer students. Additionally, UT Tyler will offer information regarding transfer scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

This agreement marks a significant step in enhancing the educational pathways for students in the Texarkana region.

For more information, please contact UT Tyler Media Relations Beverley Golden, Associate VP for Marketing and Communications at bgolden@utyler.edu or TC Media Relations Suzy Irwin, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at Suzanne.irwin@ texarkanacollege.edu.