November 6, 2009
Contact: Jennifer Liskow (603) 897-8513
Rivier College and Nashua high schools sign dual enrollment agreement
NASHUA, N.H.—Rivier College has signed a dual enrollment agreement allowing students at Nashua North and South high schools to earn college credit for courses they take at their own schools, taught by approved faculty members. Students benefit from reduced tuition—three-credit courses taken at the high school cost only $75 each.
The agreement currently includes two courses offered through the Division of Business Administration: Principles of Management and Principles of Marketing. Chair of the Division of Business Administration Maria Matarazzo, who coordinated the agreement, says the schools plan to add an additional course, Financial Accounting, next year. Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive college credit, transferrable to Rivier as well as other colleges and universities.
"With today's escalating costs of higher education, participating in dual enrollment is one small way our institution can give back to the community—we offer a way for students to realize substantial savings when they enter college," says David Boisvert, Vice President for Enrollment Management.