Georgia Southwestern, Albany Tech renew partnership to expand transfer opportunities

AMERICUS, Ga. (June 2, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University and Albany Technical College have renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to create a seamless pathway for students seeking to continue their education from Albany Tech to GSW.

Students who complete an associate degree at Albany Tech may transfer into select bachelor’s degree programs at GSW, including accounting, information technology, early childhood education and nursing.

“There’s power in partnership. When institutions work together, rather than in isolation, we multiply our impact,” said GSW President Michelle Johnston, Ph.D. “This partnership allows us to meet students where they are and walk alongside them through their entire educational journey.”

Albany Tech President Emmett L. Griswold, Ed.D., emphasized the shared commitment of both institutions to student success and workforce development in Southwest Georgia.

“This partnership with Georgia Southwestern State University gives Albany Technical College students a stronger bridge from technical education to continued academic and career advancement,” said Griswold. “The agreement supports a smoother transfer process and expands opportunities for students in business, information technology, education, and nursing to pursue bachelor’s degree pathways while building on the foundation they established at Albany Tech.”

The renewed agreement builds upon a successful partnership first established in 2017 and reflects both institutions’ ongoing commitment to expanding educational opportunities and strengthening the workforce throughout Southwest Georgia.