Gateway, Mount Mary College sign credit transfer agreement

Gateway Technical College signed a deal that will make it easier for local students to transfer associate degree credits to Mount Mary College in Milwaukee.

The agreement will make it easier for Gateway students to earn a four-year bachelor's degree in Mount Mary's Liberal Studies program. It also includes transfers in specific programs, including:

• Gateway’s Accounting program will transfer to Mount Mary’s Accounting program
• Gateway’s Business Management program will transfer to Mount Mary’s Business Admninistration program
• Gateway’s Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement program will transfer to Mount Mary’s Justice program
• Gateway’s Graphic Communications program will transfer to Mount Mary’s Graphic Design program
• Gateway’s Interior Design program will transfer to Mount Mary’s Interior Design program

Gateway and Mount Mary officials signed the agreement Thursday.

“The transfer agreement is a symbol of the commitment each of our institutions has for students,” said Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht. “This agreement helps to put one more landing point for our students to help them direct their educational path.”

“I think our student body really represents the richness of the diversity of the area, as does Gateway,” said Mount Mary College President Eileen Schwalbach. “I think Mount Mary is an extremely appropriate choice for students from Gateway. I think they will feel well-supported and welcome at Mount Mary."