Vance-Granville Community College and Excelsior University are proud to announce a new partnership expanding access to educational opportunities. This collaboration creates a seamless and affordable pathway for Vance-Granville graduates to continue their education and advance their careers through Excelsior’s robust portfolio of online degree programs.
Through this partnership, eligible VGCC students will build on their academic achievements while benefiting from:
- 10% tuition discount on undergraduate and graduate tuition.
- Tuition deferral option, allowing eligible students whose employers offer to repay some or all of their tuition.
- Access to more than 40 Excelsior degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and now doctoral levels through the new Doctor of Business Administration program, as well as professional development courses and skills training through Excelsior’s Center for Executive and Professional Education.
- Personalized support from an enrollment specialist to answer questions and guide students through the enrollment process.
- Dedicated partnership webpage with program details, transfer information, and enrollment guidance.
These educational partnership benefits are also available for eligible Vance-Granville Community College employees, as well as their spouses or domestic partners and children.
“Our partnership with Excelsior University provides Vance-Granville Community College graduates with many options for continuing their education. The flexibility Excelsior offers allows students to pursue degree programs in ways that work for them, which is really important for people managing a variety of life responsibilities,” said Kim Sepich, Vice President of Instruction & Student Services at Vance-Granville Community College. “We couldn’t be more pleased to make this opportunity available to our students.”
“As the needs of students and employers continue to evolve, it is increasingly important for institutions to create clear and affordable pathways for lifelong learning,” said Excelsior University President David Schejbal. “Through this partnership with Vance-Granville Community College, learners can move seamlessly between institutions, with new possibilities for personal and professional growth at every stage of the educational journey.”
Excelsior University provides online degrees to working adult students in six fields of study that directly align with Vance-Granville Community College’s educational offerings, including programs in Business, Liberal Arts, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Service, and Technology. Excelsior’s rolling admissions calendar offers additional flexibility for students to register for classes on a schedule that fits their lives.
For more information on this partnership, visit www.excelsior.edu/partner/vance-granville-community-college.
To learn about other transfer partnerships available to Vance-Granville Community College students, visit VGCC’s online Transfer Center or call (252) 738-3255.
About Excelsior University
Excelsior University is an accredited, not-for-profit higher education institution focused on helping learners complete their degrees and advance their careers. Excelsior contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971 in Albany, New York, Excelsior meets students where they are—academically and geographically—removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Their pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.
In addition to its main campus in Albany, Excelsior has an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida. Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department, with additional licensing for Florida-based programs.
