Wallace State signs MOU with Samford University

Hanceville, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Samford University providing Wallace State students with a smoother transition from WSCC to Samford University to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

“We are honored to formalize this agreement with Samford University and give our students a seamless transfer to Samford as they continue their education after attending Wallace State,” said Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.

“Wallace State students have done well at Samford and we have enjoyed having them,” said Samford University President Beck Taylor. “I hope this partnership opens up new pathways and opportunities for even more students to come to Samford.”

As part of the agreement, Wallace State students may choose between several transfer pathways offered through Samford Online Undergraduate Programs, including a Completer Pathway for students who have earned an Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS) from WSCC; a Full Degree pathway for those who have not earned an AA or AS; and the Traditional Undergraduate Programs for students who have completed an AA or AS degree or any credits at Wallace State.

A reverse transfer option is also available to award Wallace State students credit toward an associate degree for qualified coursework completed at Samford.

Transfer students from Wallace State may also qualify for scholarships from Samford University as well as scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society students. STEM scholarships are also available for students who have completed two years of coursework in a science or math-related field.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.

ABOUT SAMFORD UNIVERSITY

Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford enrolls 6,101 students from 45 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks with the second highest score in the nation for its 98% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.