MARCY — The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School program and the SUNY Polytechnic Institute have announced a new articulation agreement.

The agreement enables PTECH graduates to continue their education at SUNY Poly to earn a bachelor’s degree in a seamless manner that builds on their past learning experiences through Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s associate degree programs and eliminates unnecessary duplication of instruction.

“This partnership with HFM BOCES PTECH will provide clear and streamlined academic pathways for students to pursue bachelor’s degrees at SUNY Poly in seven critical, in-demand degree programs,” said Zora Thomova, interim provost at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

“We are proud that this new agreement will facilitate the ability of even more students to easily take part in our highly affordable, immersive learning environment,” the interim
provost added.

“This transfer agreement with SUNY Polytechnic Institute amplifies the opportunity and impact of the PTECH program,” HFM BOCES Superintendent David Ziskin said.

“Our students now have a direct, economical pathway to high-demand bachelor degree programs that will further advance them on their paths to meaningful careers,” Ziskin added. 

This agreement guarantees transferability of credits earned via the PTECH program’s degree pathway to corresponding SUNY Poly bachelor’s degrees, in such academic disciplines as business administration, computer information systems, computer science, computer networking and cybersecurity; electrical engineering technology, health information management, health science, human services, and community and behavioral health.

As part of the articulation agreement, high-achieving first-year applicants will also be considered for various scholarship awards, including the SUNY Poly Merit Scholarship, which is renewable for up to four years for students who earn them based on their academic merit, rigor of high school curriculum, and involvement in activities outside of the classroom.

Articulation agreements are formal partnerships between two or more colleges, universities or schools, documenting the transfer policies for a specific academic program or degree.

These partnerships ensure students maximize the use
of their time, money, and/or credits, helping them to avoid repeating a course at the four-year institution, according to the articulation agreement announcement.