University Center

Kalamazoo Valley University Center: Get a Bachelor’s Degree!

In addition to options that enable students to transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree, we have established the Kalamazoo Valley University Center that now allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree from a partner university, in their desired program, quickly and cost effectively. Agreements that we have made with our partner universities promote the necessary coordination and collaboration that enable our students to achieve their educational goals streamlined to accommodate their personal requirements.

Students no longer have to decide early between making a four-year commitment to a bachelor’s degree versus completing a go-to-work associate degree recognized by industry – they can do both by making the right decision at the right time!

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Complete a two-year AA, AS, or AAS degree from Kalamazoo Valley;*
Step 2: Enroll in a bachelor’s degree program through the University Center and transfer your degree as two years of study;
Step 3: Complete years three and four of your bachelor’s degree and graduate with a bachelor’s degree from one of our partner universities.

The process is seamless. Remaining courses are offered in a variety of modalities through multiple university partners. In many cases, a third year of study at Kalamazoo Valley’s tuition rates is also possible. Students may enroll directly upon graduation from Kalamazoo Valley or at any time in the future.

Davenport University

Video: Transferring to Davenport University from Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley transfer information at Davenport University

Degrees eligible for the Partnership Tuition Rate, which is more than 40% off the regular tuition rate are:

Bachelor of Business Administration:
- Accounting
- Business
- HR Management
- Management
- Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
- Concurrent Nursing
Bachelor of Science:
- Health and Human Service Case Management
- Network Management and Security
Bachelor of Applied Science:
- Applied Business

Alex Misiak
Adult Admissions Representative
Phone: 616-554-5390
Email: alexander.misiak@davenport.edu

Kristi Zimmerman-DuPont
Assistant Director of Student Services
Phone: 269-552-3321
Email: kzimmerman@davenport.edu

Students can schedule a VIRTUAL or PHONE appointment with Alex here or by scanning the QR code below to discuss the DU partner program, the transfer process and a transfer plan that's right for you!

Ferris State University

will provide the following programs through the University Center:

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice - Generalist Option
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Offers many online programs
Accepts the Kalamazoo Promise

The Building Pathways program provides tuition assistance to qualified students by offering 12 bachelor-level credits at Ferris at the same tuition rate as the in-district Kalamazoo Valley Community College rate. Learn more.

Contact Amy Doxtater, Director of Southwest Michigan Operations, at amydoxtater@ferris.edu, 269-488-4039 (office), or 269-615-8430 (cell) for more information, or click here to make an appointment.

Information about Ferris State's Kalamazoo Hub

Siena Heights University