Vol State Community College Partners with Mississippi State University
A perfect partnership
Vol State Community College graduates now have a direct pathway to transform their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree into a Bachelor of Applied Science from Mississippi State University. This strategic partnership connects Middle Tennessee's technical workforce with one of the region's most respected universities—creating opportunities for career advancement without starting from scratch.
About the Partnership
Mississippi State University's College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) has forged a seamless transfer agreement with Volunteer State Community College, one of Tennessee's premier two-year institutions serving the greater Nashville region. This collaboration honors the quality technical education Vol State delivers while providing graduates with an efficient pathway to bachelor's-level credentials in leadership and management.
What makes this partnership exceptional:
- 60 credit hours transfer – Your entire Vol State AAS applies toward your MSU degree
- Build on your expertise – No redundant technical coursework required
- 100% online flexibility – Complete your bachelor's while working full-time
- Accelerated 8-week terms – Progress through the program on your timeline (with BASOL major)
- Customizable concentrations – Tailor your degree to your career aspirations
Recommended Degrees for Vol State Students
The Vol State to Mississippi State pathway represents more than degree completion. It's about transforming your career trajectory, expanding your professional capabilities, and joining an alumni network of leaders across every economic sector.
Whether you're working in advanced manufacturing, healthcare systems, information technology, business operations, emergency services, criminal justice, logistics, or any other field, your Vol State technical training combined with MSU's leadership education creates the powerful combination that employers seek in their next generation of leaders.
What Makes this Partnership Special
Seamless Credit Transfer
Your entire Vol State AAS applies toward your MSU degree
Flexible
Complete your bachelor's degree while working full-time and progress through the program on your timeline
Affordable
MS State waives out-of-state tuition for online students. You may also be eligible for PTK and other scholarships!
A Great Path for Success
- Aligned to Careers - Choose the MS State BAS program that aligns with a career instead of a degree elsewhere that may not prepare you for where you want to go.
- Convenient and flexible - Balance work, life, family, and college while pursuing your BAS degree.
- Great transfer policy - Transfer up to 60 approved credits* toward the BAS degree from an accredited community college's associate technical degree program.
- Convenience - MS State Online lets you study anywhere you go and access the online classroom 24/7.
- 8-week classes** - More BAS courses are offered in 8-week terms than others.
- Accreditation - Mississippi State is a SACSCOC-accredited higher education institution.
* The transfer of credits is subject to Mississippi State University transfer credit policies and requires the submission of official transcripts. Your MS State coordinator will work with you to help determine the credits that will apply toward the Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
** Not all BAS program areas offer 8-week courses in the major area.
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