Overview of the Program

Midland College
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Students In The
Direct Connect Program
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UTPB
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Direct Connect
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1) An approved degree plan and the degree requirements for the student’s major during the first semester in the program;
2) Special admission coordination to UTPB for the students who successfully complete the Direct Connect Program;
3) Access to the UTPB students online system for degree planning;
4) A seamless transfer of students to UTPB by ensuring that Midland College course evaluations are current and readily available to students;
5) A process whereby transcript information from UTPB will be reported back to Midland College to allow for the retroactive awarding of an associate degree**;
6) Assurance that all financial aid paperwork and processing will be completed for a seamless transfer of financial aid profile.

** Retroactive Degree - Hours completed at UTPB can be transferred back to Midland College to complete an associate degree program.