Cornerstone University and Muskegon Community College Strengthen Transfer Partnership
Students looking to earn a bachelor’s degree now have an even smoother path from Muskegon Community College (MCC) to Cornerstone University following the signing of an updated transfer agreement between the two institutions.
Cornerstone University leaders joined their Muskegon Community College counterparts on the MCC campus to formalize the agreement, which helps students make the most of the credits they’ve already earned, simplifies the transfer process and creates clear pathways into eligible bachelor’s degree programs. Together, the two institutions are making radically affordable and radically flexible degree pathways possible for students across West Michigan.
“Cornerstone University is grateful for Muskegon Community College and its commitment to students and to the future of West Michigan,” said Gerson Moreno-Riaño, Ph.D., president of Cornerstone University. “This agreement reflects our shared belief that students deserve a clear, affordable pathway to complete their education while developing the knowledge, professional expertise and character needed to make a meaningful contribution to their workplaces, families and communities.”
Whether students live on campus or commute, they’ll become part of a learning community where a Biblical Christian worldview is integrated throughout every area of learning. Alongside a strong academic foundation, students develop the career-ready expertise, practical skills and Christ-centered character employers value, preparing them to make meaningful contributions in their professions, churches and communities.
“Cornerstone University’s willingness to rethink the traditional college model is exactly why this partnership is so exciting,” said Dr. John Selmon, president of Muskegon Community College. “We’re proud to work alongside Cornerstone to expand opportunities and help even more MCC students achieve their educational and career goals.”
Cornerstone will provide preferred pathways for MCC students to receive generously applied transfer credits in order to provide accelerated pathways towards completion of bachelor’s degrees. Combined with Cornerstone’s commitment to radical affordability — including a historic tuition reset and an undergraduate tuition freeze through the 2027-28 academic year — students can complete their bachelor’s degree with greater financial confidence.
The updated agreement reflects the shared commitment of Cornerstone University and Muskegon Community College to expanding educational opportunities across West Michigan and helping more students achieve their educational and career goals.
Students interested in transferring from Muskegon Community College can learn more about transfer pathways and Cornerstone University’s 65-plus career-focused degree programs and bachelor’s degrees by visiting the Transfer Student Admissions page.
