Press Release

Western Colorado University announces participation in ‘Bridge to Bachelor’s’ program with Colorado Community College System

Western Colorado University is excited to announce its participation in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

The program guarantees first-time students at any of the 13 CCCS colleges admission to nine four-year colleges and universities upon completion of an Associate Degree.

Participating in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Program ensures students access to personalized advising so credits transfer easily; scholarship opportunities to make a four-year institution more affordable; and a simple transfer process between two- and four-year institutions. It also may save students up to $10,000.

To participate, students must opt into the program within their first semester at a CCCS college, maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 and complete and Associate of Art or Associate of Science degree.

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