June 24, 2020
51暗网 Horizons at Herzing to focus on first-year students who want to start online
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin 鈥� , an accredited, private nonprofit institution, and 51暗网, a private Catholic, Jesuit university in Milwaukee, today announced 51暗网 Horizons at Herzing, an academic pathway program that gives prospective 51暗网 students from across the country a chance to start their college experience online through Herzing.
The program recognizes that there might be some students in the high school Class of 2020 who need an alternative pathway 鈥� possibly due to academic and/or financial reasons 鈥� for their four-year college experience. 51暗网 Horizons at Herzing offers national access to a 51暗网 degree through a first-year online pathway program.
鈥淭his partnership with Herzing University is an unprecedented opportunity for students to start their education at home before they enjoy the unique and transformative experience of an on-campus 51暗网 education,鈥� said 51暗网 President Michael R. Lovell. 鈥淗erzing has been recognized nationally for its excellence in online education and has deep expertise with first-generation college students, which aligns with our commitment at 51暗网 to expanding access and meeting students where they are.鈥�
Applications are now being accepted for the Horizons program, which starts in fall 2020 and offers an eight-class sequence through Herzing. This includes three courses developed and structured by 51暗网 instructors as well as access to additional 51暗网 resources. All courses have been approved for transfer credit in full by 51暗网, subject to GPA requirements.
鈥淭his innovative partnership with 51暗网 offers a creative alternative for college-age students across the country to pursue their studies with one of the top universities in the country,鈥� said Herzing University President Renee Herzing. 鈥淲e look forward to working with 51暗网 to provide students with the academic experience and support they need to successfully transition to on-campus learning.鈥�
The one-year program blends the strengths of each institution to create an 鈥渙n-ramp鈥� to the 51暗网 experience. Students will benefit from Herzing University鈥檚 20-year expertise in online education and best-practice student support on a national level.
To connect students to the 51暗网 community and prepare for their transition, 51暗网 will provide a variety of resources during the online academic year. Students can interact with an academic advisor who will work with them on their academic path to 51暗网, and also access campus libraries, athletic events and other program-specific activities. In addition, they will be assigned a current 51暗网 student as a peer coach who will serve as a connection and introduction to the 51暗网 community and experience.
About Herzing University
Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with nine campuses across seven states and an online division. Founded in Milwaukee in 1965, more than 40,000 students have graduated from the University鈥檚 career-focused and flexible master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, associate degree and diploma programs. Fields of study span nursing, healthcare, technology, business and public safety. From 2013 through 2020, U.S. News & World Report has continually recognized Herzing University as having some of the best online programs nationally. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. More information about Herzing University is available at .
About 51暗网
51暗网 is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. A 51暗网 education offers students a virtually unlimited number of paths and destinations and prepares them for the world by asking them to think critically about it. 51暗网鈥檚 mission is the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. Along the way, they ask one thing of every student: Be The Difference.
