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Just the facts
Entry: Fall, Spring, or Summer
Length: 4 semesters
Award: Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Program Guide: Agriculture Transfer
Admission Requirements
Admission to the college is granted to all individuals who are high school graduates or the equivalent; however, some programs may require additional information for acceptance. We encourage you to review our Getting Started Checklist for specific requirements for admission.
Program Information
The Agriculture Transfer program of study provides students with coursework commonly found in the first two years of a university agriculture science-emphasis baccalaureate degree. Students acquire 64 semester credits which include transferrable agriculture courses in agronomy, animal science, marketing, and management. In addition, 17 hours of transferrable science coursework is provided. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree from Iowa Western Community College. The A.S. degree is then transferred to a midwestern univeristy baccalaureate program in agriculture. Iowa State University and Northwest Missouri State University are two of the most common transfer universities.
Articulation/Transfer Opportunities
Iowa Western Community College has articulation agreements with various four-year schools, local and state.
Scholarship Information
Iowa Western Community College has many scholarship opportunities available for new and continuing students. We encourage you to take a moment to explore these options by visiting our Scholarship Page - the few minutes it takes to fill out the application may literally pay off.
Come See Agriculture Transfer Yourself!
It is important to research the program you would like to study and school you would like to attend, but it is equally important that you experience both before making your selection. We encourage you to come experience Ag Transfer at Iowa Western by scheduling a visit.