Hartwick College Extends Warm Welcome to College of Saint Rose Students

Oneonta, NY (12/15/2023) — In light of the recent announcement regarding the closure of the College of Saint Rose at the end of the 2023-24 year, the Hartwick College community has reached out to Saint Rose to extend a warm welcome and seamless transition opportunities for their students.

"We are extremely sensitive to the fact that this may be an uncertain time," said Bryan Gross, vice president for enrollment management. "We want to assure Saint Rose students that their educational journey doesn't have to be disrupted. At Hartwick, they will find a supportive community and a high-quality academic environment ready to help them continue their personal and professional journeys."

To ensure the transfer experience is as smooth and advantageous as possible, Hartwick is offering Saint Rose students the following benefits to help them navigate the transition:

• Financial Stability: Hartwick will match up to $9,000 per year of the current net cost at Saint Rose, ensuring predictable and affordable tuition.
• Academic Continuity: All Saint Rose credits, including general education courses, will be honored, minimizing the need for additional coursework.
• Fast and Streamlined Admissions: Students can get an instant admissions decision with just their transcript; no lengthy application process is required.
• Expedited Degree Path: Hartwick will expedite their degree audit, letting Saint Rose students know exactly how long it will take to complete their program at Hartwick.
• Join the Hawk Family: Hartwick's 19 NCAA D3 athletic teams are ready to welcome Saint Rose student-athletes with open arms. Students are encouraged to connect with Hartwick coaches to explore the excitement of being a Hawk.
• Immediate Housing Options: Immediate space is available in the College's residence halls, offering various options to suit students' needs, from singles and doubles to the cozy cabins at Hartwick's Pine Lake Environmental campus.
• Experience Hartwick Before Committing: Saint Rose students can take a FREE on-campus January Term (J Term) course before the spring semester begins, get to know faculty and fellow students, and discover the Hartwick difference firsthand. Limited spaces are also available for a J Term trip to Washington, D.C.
• Plenty of Time to Consider Options: With Hartwick's spring semester starting later than most - Feb. 6 - Saint Rose students would have a couple more weeks to transition.
• Choices that Work for Each Student: While January and February options are available, these benefits will remain available through June 2024 for students who choose to stay at St. Rose and then transfer to Hartwick for the fall 2024 semester

"College of Saint Rose students will soon find out that at Hartwick, they will feel like they belong," said Gross. "We're a close-knit community dedicated to their success. And through our FlightPath approach to education, students will have access to personalized academic advising, a vibrant campus life, and a supportive network of faculty and staff."

For more information, visit Hartwick's dedicated Saint Rose webpage at hartwick.edu/saintrose or contact Hartwick Admissions at admissions@hartwick.edu or 888-427-8942 to learn more. A team of Hartwick enrollment professionals is on standby to answer questions and help students navigate every step of the transfer process.