National University (NU), a nonprofit, Veteran founded institution serving more than 130,000 working, military, and career focused learners annually, and San Diego Miramar College announced a new partnership designed to expand educational opportunities for students, graduates, and employees throughout the region.
The agreement creates new pathways to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs while providing significant tuition savings and customizable learning options that help learners continue their education while managing work, family, military service, and other commitments.
For decades, both institutions have served San Diego County learners seeking to build new skills, advance their careers, and achieve their educational goals. Through this partnership, San Diego Miramar College students will have additional opportunities to continue their academic journey from an associate degree through advanced graduate education.
"San Diego's strength has always come from the people who live, work, serve, and learn here. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding educational opportunity across our community, helping learners take the next step toward a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree while balancing the realities of work, family, and life," said Dr. Gerardo E. de los Santos, Vice President of Community College Relations at National University.
The partnership includes several benefits for San Diego Miramar College students, graduates, and employees:
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Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) are eligible for National University's ADT Scholarship, which provides a 46 percent reduction in tuition when transferring to NU within 36 months of ADT completion.
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San Diego Miramar College graduates who have earned a bachelor's degree and wish to pursue a master's degree at NU are eligible for a 25 percent tuition discount.
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San Diego Miramar College employees are eligible for a 25 percent tuition discount on most bachelor's and master's degree programs.
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San Diego Miramar College employees pursuing doctoral programs, including the Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP), are eligible for a 15 percent tuition discount.
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Students can take advantage of flexible online and hybrid learning options designed to fit busy schedules.
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Dedicated transfer support helps guide learners through the enrollment and transfer process.
The partnership reflects a joint commitment to helping learners access affordable educational opportunities at every stage of their journey, whether they are completing an associate degree, returning to school to advance their careers, or pursuing graduate and doctoral credentials.
“We are delighted that this partnership with National University will help our students, alums, and employees further their educational goals at a reduced tuition rate,” said Dr. Wes Lundburg, President of San Diego Miramar College. “National University and Miramar College have a longstanding reputation of providing high quality, affordable education to the San Diego Region.”
As employers across San Diego continue to seek talent with advanced education and specialized skills, the partnership is intended to help more learners access the credentials needed to pursue career growth while remaining connected to their communities.
While industries continue to expand, many learners are seeking additional credentials that can help them develop new skills and pursue career growth. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics continues to show a strong relationship between educational attainment and earnings, showing the importance of affordable pathways that help learners continue their education.
National University and San Diego Miramar College share a commitment toward expanding educational opportunities for learners at every stage of life. Both institutions serve students seeking flexible ways to advance their education, whether they are beginning their college education, returning to school after time in the workforce, balancing family and career responsibilities, or pursuing new opportunities through continued learning. This partnership creates additional avenues for those learners to continue building on their academic accomplishments and professional goals within the San Diego region.
For more information about transfer opportunities through National University, visit www.nu.edu/transfer-information/adt-pathways
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