OSU - LBCC Degree Partnership Program

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Oregon State - Linn Benton Degree Partnership Program
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The Degree Partnership Program between Oregon State University and Linn Benton Community College is a popular system that often ventures through students' minds. The program allows students to be enrolled in both Oregon State and Linn Benton, so that the student is allowed to take credits at both campuses. It gives students the chance to network beyond just a single college hub. The program is something I firmly recommending looking into, as you can experience the benefits of attending both. I contacted Ellen Powers of Oregon State Admissions to see her take on the dual-enrollment program.

“Financially it’s a big advantage,” said Powers. “Student’s have to pay much less.” Powers also informed me that student’s can fill out a dual-enrollment application online at any time.

Students and their families could relax a little bit financially if they didn’t have to worry about all of the university funds. With the degree partnership program student’s can enjoy all of the Oregon State experience, but afford their classes for much cheaper.

“There’s more resources at the University, but the classes are cheaper at Linn Benton,” said Ryan Versoza, a student currently on the degree partnership program. “You get the best of both.”

Another student on the program, Chelsea Wooderson, told me “I think it’s beneficial to take credits with smaller classes, because you are able to get more attention from the teacher and do better in the class. I also like that I can save a lot more money taking classes there.”

The dual-enrollment program offers so much to students. It’s not often that we are given the choice of having the best of both worlds, but the program clearly extends that option towards us. If you haven’t explored the idea of pursuing a dual-enrollment, then I strongly encourage you to do so, you’ve read the verdict.