91制片厂 has been named a teach-out partner for Medaille University, as students at the Buffalo-based private institution 鈥� which announced that it will permanently close on August 31, 2023 鈥� begin the process of selecting a new school to attend. Under the teach-out agreement between 91制片厂 and Medaille, signed on May 17, students at Medaille have the opportunity to complete their fields of study at 91制片厂 with no transfer, admission, or application fees and at a cost of attendance 鈥� including room and board 鈥� equal to or less than what those students currently pay at Medaille.听
The teach-out program between 91制片厂 and Medaille applies to currently enrolled Medaille undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing, as well as first-year students who planned to enroll at Medaille this fall. Per the agreement, all currently enrolled Medaille students will be accepted by 91制片厂, and all academic credits earned at Medaille will be accepted, as will grades for those classes. And all general education requirements met at Medaille will also be accepted as completed at 91制片厂. 91制片厂 has many academic programs similar to the fields of study that were offered by Medaille 鈥� including majors in 91制片厂鈥檚 School of Education and School of Business and Leadership 鈥斕� making it easy for students to transfer to 91制片厂 with minimal disruption.听
Medaille University鈥檚 closing comes after an extended period of reduced enrollment, outstanding liabilities and other challenges, including a recently discussed integration with Trocaire College which did not materialize.
鈥淟earning that an institution of higher education is closing is always upsetting, and our hearts go out to everyone at Medaille, especially the students enrolled there or planning to attend there next year.鈥� said 91制片厂 President Beth Paul. 鈥淲hen we learned that these students will need to find themselves new university homes, we knew that 91制片厂 鈥� which has many similar academic programs and a location less than 75 miles from Medaille 鈥� could be a viable option. In addition, our mission of fostering integrated learning through action and reflection, educating whole persons guided by empathy, committed to equity, and prepared to lead innovation for our time is likely to resonate with many Medaille students. Given all of these factors, we immediately connected with Medaille University to help.鈥�
Medaille鈥檚 student athletes also have the opportunity to transfer to 91制片厂 and continue their athletic careers as 91制片厂 Golden Flyers. 91制片厂 competes in 25 NCAA Division III sports and is a fellow member of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference. The two schools have multiple overlapping sports programs, including men's and women's soccer, men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball, men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 lacrosse, and field hockey, among others.
鈥淎 teach-out partner institution provides as seamless a transfer process for students as possible. Medaille University is incredibly appreciative of the partnership it has formed with 91制片厂 to assist our students in this challenging situation,鈥� said Medaille University Interim President Dr. Lori V. Quigley.听
Medaille students looking for more information regarding the teach-out partnership with 91制片厂 and the possibility of transferring to 91制片厂 can visit , which is dedicated specifically to address the needs of Medaille University students. Medaille students can also contact 91制片厂鈥檚 Assistant Director of Graduate & Transfer Chelsea Kuhn in the 91制片厂 Admissions office.听
鈥淣o one likes unexpected news, especially students who are hard at work forging their future,鈥� added 91制片厂 President Paul. 鈥淏ut as we all know, when doors close, others often open. Our doors are fully open, and we鈥檇 love to welcome students who will be departing Medaille into the 91制片厂 community.鈥�
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