Start a Bachelor's at LBCC with the DPP for less, and finish at OSU
The future is now, and students should consider participating in the Degree Partnership Program.
The future is now, and students should consider participating in the Degree Partnership Program.
“It is nice to be in the DPP; it provides a wider range of options for students,” said Yuling Zhou, DPP student.
Students seeking higher education or to earn a bachelor’s degree have a chance to do so by participating in the Degree Partnership Program offered between LBCC and OSU. The DPP is an opportunity for students to take university equivalent classes at a community college while paying a lot less.
“I get to take bacc core classes at LBCC for half the price at OSU,” said DPP student Ashley McDowell.
The DPP office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located in McKenzie Hall - Room 111A, there are advisors ready and willing to help guide you through the process.
This month, and continued through May, OSU advisors will be in the DPP office to assist students on their DPP journey. The dates and times vary; see the schedule below.
Kayleen Steeves, transfer student services manager, will be on campus every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon to help explain the start to finish process for DPP. For any questions that arise, Steeves will be able to assist the best she can.
“The sooner you can start planning the better. Narrowing down some degrees you may want to pursue and the colleges you may want to attend is so empowering,” said Steeves. “Doing research early on is so vital."
On Wednesdays, Student Services Manager Rick DeBellis will be on campus from 1 to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon advising students as well.
In upcoming weeks the Albany campus will hold DPP information sessions. The next sessions will be held on April 20 from noon to 1 p.m. in Room CC-213, and on May 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room CC-210.
There are a couple application deadlines to remember when thinking about becoming a DPP student. To enroll for summer 2015 the deadline is June 1 and for fall 2015 it is Sept. 7. Be sure to include an LBCC transcript and a high school diploma, and any other college transcripts. An OSU orientation session will be required.
To qualify for DPP there are three requirements: 24 transferable college-level credits completed, completed WR 121 with a grade of C or better, and a GPA of 2.25 or higher. You will be automatically admitted if you meet the above criteria.
Throughout the summer, there will be both first-year and transfer starts for students beginning at OSU in the fall. More information can be found on the OSU's New Student Programs website for more information and a schedule of dates.
During orientation students will learn resources available at OSU, receive academic advising, and be able to register for fall term classes. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the New Student Programs and Family Outreach office directly at 541-737-7627.
At a glance:
LBCC:
DPP office: 541-917-4237
Contact: Christine Acker, program assistant: 541-917-4577
Email ackerc@linnbenton.edu
OSU:
Contact: Rick DeBellis
Phone: 541-737-2790
Financial aid questions: 541-737-2241
Email: dpp@oregonstate.edu
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