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Spring Creek Campus
Tuesday, November 3
10-2 p.m.
Atrium
Central Park Campus
Tuesday, November 10
5-7 p.m.
Atrium
Beginning in Spring 2010, local residents will not have to leave Collin County for junior and senior-level college classes as well as graduate and doctoral programs. Collin College is finalizing program plans for the new Higher Education Center in which university partners will offer a variety of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
According to Dr. J. Robert Collins, chairman of the Collin College Board of Trustees, "Students can expect to see course details relatively soon because the first class will be offered in spring 2010. We are already fielding calls from students anxious to enroll. It is clear these programs are of great interest to residents in the area."
Construction of the new campus has begun at the northeast corner of Central Expressway and Hwy. 121. The center is scheduled to open in January 2010.
For the latest information on the Collin Higher Education Center, email shanson@ccccd.edu or call 972.599.3100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Collin Higher Education Center located?
The CHEC is under construction at the northeast corner of Highway 75 Central and State Highway 121. It is scheduled to open in December 2009.
What is the Collin Higher Education Center?
The CHEC is a multi-institutional teaching center housed within Collin College’s new facility under construction at the northeast corner of Highway 75 Central and State Highway 121. Several Texas universities will offer junior and senior level courses for Collin College transfer students as well as graduate courses. Students will be able to complete baccalaureate and graduate degrees by attending courses at the CHEC. Student services will also be available at the site.
Is Collin College now a 4-year college?
Collin College will continue to be a community college. Degree programs at the CHEC will be offered through Texas universities. Students attending will be enrolled in and graduate from the university offering the bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at the CHEC location.
Will I pay Collin College tuition for courses offered at the CHEC?
Degree programs at the CHEC will be offered through Texas universities. Students will follow all university policies and procedures, including admission criteria and tuition and fee rates.
Can I teach at the CHEC?
The CHEC is owned by Collin College, but Texas universities will be offering the various degree programs. All faculty will be employees of the universities and not Collin College. If you are interested in teaching at the CHEC, apply to the university directly.
What classes does Collin College have available that will prepare me for the up-coming programs?
Collin College offers freshman and sophomore courses that will transfer into bachelor’s programs offered at the CHEC partner universities. When selecting those courses, select the best fit for the undergraduate degree. Freshman and Sophomore courses are not available at the CHEC, but are taught at the Central Park, Preston Ridge, and Spring Creek campuses.
What can I do now in preparation to begin a graduate program in January 2010?
Graduate programs require standardized test scores for admission. A good starting point for potential graduate students is to prepare for and take the GRE or GMAT (for management degrees). In addition, get your resume updated and consider who could write letters of recommendation for your application to graduate school.
What if my degree of interest is not on the list of proposed degree programs?
Only those degrees listed on the right will be available when the building opens in December 2009. However, degrees not listed may be added in the future.
Why are programs listed as pending approvals?
Universities are committed to offer these programs at the CHEC, but additional approvals are needed prior to the start of classes in January.