Paving the Way

PAVING THE WAY

Representatives of Montreat College and Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) gathered at the CVCC Student Center to sign an official transfer agreement on the afternoon of Thursday, February 1st, 2024.

Under this agreement, CVCC students who graduate from the college with an Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Design are now granted a direct transfer pathway into Montreat College’s Visual Communication and Experience Design (VisComm) bachelor’s degree program.

The Graphic Design department and the VisComm department were thrilled to bring this opportunity to our graduates, who can now enter the VisComm program at junior status.

“This agreement exemplifies our commitment to providing our students with enhanced avenues for academic growth,” said Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College. “By connecting our associate’s degree program with Montreat College, we empower our students to further pursue their passion at another exceptional institution within our state.”

“We are excited to welcome Catawba Valley Community College graduates into our innovative Visual Communication and Experience Design program,” said Dr. Paul

Maurer, President of Montreat College. “This partnership reflects our dedication to fostering educational relationships with community colleges throughout North Carolina and creating a clearer path for aspiring designers to advance their skills and prepare for a successful career with a liberal arts education.”