Tiffin University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Northwest State Community College, adding the institution as the ninth DragonNext partner beginning in Fall 2025.
The DragonNext program allows community college students to transfer seamlessly into TU bachelor’s degree programs. Courses align between the two institutions, and students receive support from counselors at both schools. DragonNext participants also have access to career services, libraries, tutoring, athletics and student activities at each campus, as well as eligibility for grants, loans and work study programs.
Students completing an associate degree at Northwest State can finish a TU bachelor’s degree with no more than 60 additional credit hours. To qualify, students must be seeking an associate degree at Northwest State Community College and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for admission to TU.
Effective Fall 2026, students transferring into TU main campus programs through DragonNext will be eligible for TU’s highest merit scholarship, valued at $18,000 annually. The $150 per-credit discount remains in place for TU online programs.
“We are excited to welcome Northwest State Community College as our newest DragonNext partner,” said Kelly Petrosino, DragonNext Program Manager at Tiffin University. “Partnerships like this create real opportunities for students to continue their education with confidence. By joining the DragonNext program, students gain access to a supportive network, guidance from dedicated advisors and resources that help them plan their next steps and achieve their academic and career goals. We are proud to expand our reach and make higher education more accessible to students across the region.”