{"id":22033,"date":"2026-08-12T08:29:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/?p=22033"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:11:07","slug":"elizabethtown-college-partners-with-harford-community-college-to-offer-biotechnology-transfer-pathway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2026\/08\/12\/elizabethtown-college-partners-with-harford-community-college-to-offer-biotechnology-transfer-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"Elizabethtown College Partners with Harford Community College to Offer Biotechnology Transfer Pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elizabethtown College has partnered with Harford Community College (HCC) in Bel Air, Md., to offer students a seamless pathway to earn a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/schools\/school-of-sciences-and-health\/biotechnology\/index.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> through a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/schools\/school-of-sciences-and-health\/biotechnology\/harford-agreement.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">new 2+2 transfer agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;At Etown, we&#8217;re committed to expanding access and providing a clear path to an education that prepares students for meaningful careers,\u201d Elizabethtown College Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing &amp; Communication, Keri Straub said. &#8220;We look forward to welcoming these students into our close-knit community, where they&#8217;ll continue building the knowledge, hands-on experience, and connections needed to succeed in this growing field.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/schools\/school-of-sciences-and-health\/biotechnology\/harford-agreement.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, students who earn an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.harford.edu\/programs-study-majors\/degrees\/biotechnology-aas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from HCC with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive guaranteed admission to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/schools\/school-of-sciences-and-health\/biotechnology\/index.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elizabethtown College&#8217;s Biotechnology program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and may transfer up to 64 credits toward their bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The MOU also provides HCC students with the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Full consideration for financial aid upon matriculation to Elizabethtown College<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A 15% tuition discount for members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) who are continuously enrolled in degree programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Access to Etown academic, financial aid, and career advising while enrolled at HCC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Access to Etown library resources, campus facilities, and events while enrolled at HCC<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the Biotechnology pathway, Etown also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/admissions\/apply\/transfer-agreements.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">guarantees admission to HCC students<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in additional majors who earn an associate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recently named one of the nation\u2019s most<a href=\"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2026\/07\/29\/elizabethtown-college-named-a-national-leader-in-transfer-student-success\/\"> transfer\u2013friendly institutions<\/a> for the sixth consecutive year by PTK, Etown was recognized for creating dynamic and exemplary pathways that support transfer student success. Special visit opportunities are available for transfer students, including on-campus <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.etown.edu\/portal\/transfer_campus_visits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Transfer Visit Days<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and the College offers exclusive transfer scholarships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Elizabethtown College\u2019s Biotechnology Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elizabethtown College&#8217;s Biotechnology major prepares students for careers and graduate study at the forefront of biomedical research, genetic engineering, and bioethics. 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