A college degree can change your life, but rising costs can sink your dreams. Following an A2B Mapped Pathway can greatly reduce the overall cost of a bachelor's degree, enabling you to achieve your college dreams with lower student debt.
1. Start at a Community College
A2B Mapped Pathways lay out a set of freshman and sophomore courses in your major so that credits you earn at a community college are guaranteed to transfer to a state university or UMass campus and count towards a bachelor's degree.
2. Earn an Associate Degree
Graduate from your community college with at least a B average and you’ll have guaranteed admission to a state university or UMass to complete your junior & senior years—with no application fees or essays.
3. Finish at a State University or UMass Campus
With four UMass campuses, seven comprehensive state universities, and the "Special Mission" colleges Massachusetts College of Art & Design and Massachusetts Maritime Academy all participating in MassTransfer programs, the perfect place for you to finish your bachelor’s degree is waiting.
4. Launch Your Career with a Bachelor’s Degree!
A2B Mapped Pathways are available in dozens of the most popular majors including Business, Education, and many STEM fields-- all of which are in high demand among Massachusetts employers.
Maximize Your Savings: Go Full-Time & Finish on Time!
Make the Commonwealth Commitment and pledge to stay full-time with a 3.00+ GPA as you follow an A2B Map. On top of the standard MassTransfer benefits, you’ll also save thousands of additional dollars on the overall cost of your degree with a combination of special savings offered only to ComCom students.
