Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ripon College to create a seamless path for students with an associate degree from FVTC to transfer to Ripon College with junior status to complete their bachelor’s degree.
The agreement was signed by Fox Valley Technical College President Chris Matheny and Ripon College President Victoria N. Folse on February 6.
“This agreement opens exciting new educational pathways for our students,” Matheny said. “Students interested in starting their college journey at FVTC can now seamlessly transfer to Ripon College to pursue a bachelor’s degree. This partnership capitalizes on our close proximity, and shared mission to provide students with accessible and affordable routes to success in higher education.”
Fox Valley Technical College began offering its University Transfer Degree programs in January of 2023. The college currently has 377 students actively pursuing an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree. Each one consists of 41 credits of general education and 21 credits of electives.
These credits will transfer to Ripon College and position students to complete an associate degree at FVTC and a bachelor’s degree at Ripon College in as little as four years.
“Our commitment at Ripon College to make a four-year education affordable starts with removing barriers,” Ripon College President Victoria N. Folse said. “Our transfer agreement ensures that students who earn an AA or AS degree at Fox Valley Technical College can seamlessly continue their journey toward a BA or BS at Ripon College, fully recognizing the hard work and achievements they have already accomplished.”
Fox Valley Technical College, part of the Wisconsin Technical College System, offers more than 250 associate degree, technical diploma and other certificate programs. It serves more than 45,000 individuals annually — more than any other technical college in the state.
Founded in 1851, Ripon College is a private liberal arts institution nestled in Ripon, Wisconsin. Ripon College is dedicated to delivering personalized education through a diverse array of undergraduate programs and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring students enjoy a well-rounded college experience. Ripon College enrolls more than 800 undergraduates with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The college’s picturesque, historic campus and vibrant community provide a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.