Kilgore College and Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) will strengthen their partnership and expand educational opportunities for East Texas students by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a new co-admission pathway between the two institutions.
A press conference and MOU signing ceremony will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 15, on the second floor of the McLaurin Administration Building, located at 805 Ross Ave. on the Kilgore campus. All media members are invited to attend.
The agreement—known as the Lumberjack Transfer Alliance—will allow eligible KC students to co-enroll at SFA while completing their associate’s degree. Students will primarily take classes at KC during their first two years and participate in advising, recruitment events and other university activities.
“This co-admission agreement will create a smoother, more intentional transfer experience for Kilgore College students planning to complete their bachelor’s degrees at SFA,” said Dr. Tracy Skopek, KC’s Vice President of Student Learning, Engagement & Student Success. “It ensures students stay on track with the right courses, the right support, and a clear pathway toward on-time graduation.”
Through the Lumberjack Transfer Alliance, KC students will benefit from:
- Co-advising and coordinated degree planning with SFA
- Invitations to SFA recruitment and engagement events while attending KC
- A one-time $500 transfer stipend for eligible students
- Automatic admission to SFA upon completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at KC
- Eligibility for SFA transfer scholarships
“We are proud to partner with Kilgore College to enhance student success and regional access to higher education,” said Dr. Neal Weaver, president of Stephen F. Austin State University. “We want Kilgore College students to be aware that they have a clear and supportive pathway to a four-year degree, along with all the opportunities that come with being part of the SFA community.”
This MOU reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to reducing barriers, aligning academic programs and preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.
About Kilgore College:
Kilgore College is an accredited public two-year community college that has met the academic and workforce needs of East Texas since 1935 by providing a learner-centered environment that focuses on student access, success and completion via collaborative partnerships. KC promotes great value – primarily for its 20-member school district service area in Northeast Texas – with a highly competitive cost and more than 140 academic majors for students to choose from. Learn more at www.kilgore.edu.
About Stephen F. Austin State University:
Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began a century ago as a teachers’ college in Texas’ oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges — business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SFA enrolls approximately 11,000 students while providing the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. The main campus encompasses 421 acres that includes 40 academic facilities, 11 residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through its six gardens. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees covering over 120 areas of study. Learn more at www.sfasu.edu.