The University of Louisville and Simmons College of Kentucky have commit­ted to an agreement designed to boost higher education opportunities for local students, starting in Fall 2010. Simmons has an urban mission and historical ties to the University of Louisville (UofL). This agreement reflects UofL and Sim­mons commitment to providing an affordable education.

Purpose of Partnership To facilitate the development of a cooperative relationship that will support the academic, administrative and enrollment efforts of Simmons College and extend UofL’s outreach in the local community.

Benefits of Partnership

Students will be eligible to co-register in general education courses that result in credit that can be used for either a Simmons or UofL degree.

Co-registered students will have access to both Simmons College and UofL services, which will include:

• Library access

• TARC transportation

• Student services and tutoring

General education course credit earned at Simmons can be applied to a UofL degree.

Associate degree completers from Simmons can apply those credits in transfer to a bach­elor’s degree at UofL.

Coordinated advising support provided by Simmons & UofL.

• Co-registration

• Faculty access

• Educational Support (Advising, Tutoring)

• Other benefits (TARC access, Library access)

The University of Louisville is a state supported research university. It was a municipally supported public institution for many decades prior to joining the university system in 1970. UofL is known for its teaching, re­search and service in the community. With an enrollment of over 21,000, the university attracts students from every state and from all over the world.

The University of Louisville is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, special­ist, doctoral, and first-profession­al degrees (D.M.D., J.D., M.D.)

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