Troy University and Enterprise State Community College announced Tuesday that they signed an agreement creating a pathway for ESCC students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from TROY.
The partnership ensures that students who complete Enterprise’s mechatronics coursework can transfer to TROY’s Electrical and Electronics Engineering program with guaranteed acceptance if they meet academic requirements.
“As I like to remind students, there’s nothing more important in life than relationships—not money, not things, but people,” Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. said. “I believe the way Enterprise State does business is truly to serve the community, and for an institution to realize its potential, you have to break that ceiling that often restricts your ability to serve. We share a strong partnership with Enterprise State and always have. We’re very proud of that, and very proud of the students they send us.”
Under the agreement, Enterprise students must complete all prerequisite courses before enrolling in upper-level classes at TROY and meet all degree requirements listed in the university’s undergraduate catalog. To qualify for admission, students must earn at least a 2.0 GPA, or “C” average, in all college-level coursework.
Students may transfer up to 64 semester hours from ESCC toward the TROY degree plan in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Credits must align with TROY’s degree plan and cannot duplicate previously earned credits. Students who earn a “C,” or 2.0 GPA, or higher overall will receive credit toward the degree plan.
“Today is one of those days where we get to connect people and do meaningful work,” said Govind Menon, dean of the College of Science and Engineering. “We have successful students from Enterprise State and outstanding faculty in both programs. We’re excited about this partnership and look forward to our continued relationship.”
The agreement calls for collaboration between the institutions to promote the pathway and assist students during the transfer process. TROY will provide representatives to help with enrollment and advising, and ESCC will coordinate with TROY to share program information and marketing strategies.
“It’s always good to come home,” ESCC President Daniel Long said. “This is an exciting opportunity. If we’re going to recruit manufacturing industries in the Wiregrass, this program and our relationship with TROY’s program is only going to strengthen that cause. I think our partnership can be a force in recruiting additional economic development opportunities for the Wiregrass. I’m proud to be here, I’m proud of the work TROY is doing and certainly proud of Anna Head and Aubri Hanson.”
Both institutions will review the agreement every two years to ensure it meets the needs of students and the workforce. The partnership will remain in effect as long as both institutions maintain regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
“These types of opportunities are not always afforded to students who go through CTE programs at the community college level, so for TROY to recognize that we can provide valuable students for an engineering-level program is especially important,” said Aubri Hanson, Applied Technologies Division chair and mechatronics instructor. “It’s very meaningful to me. Thank you to President Long and Dr. Head, and to Dr. Hawkins and Dr. Raj Vinnakota at TROY for allowing us to have this partnership.”
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering on March 14, 2025. The university said the program offers a curriculum that integrates theory, hands-on learning and industry-driven innovation.
