MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) and Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) signed an education partnership agreement at a press conference on July 31, 2025. The agreement provides a streamlined pathway for students who earn any Associate of Applied Science degree at LDCC to transfer to ULM and complete a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Organizational Leadership.
"One of the goals of my presidency is that ULM will be a model for how regional universities uplift entire communities. I can’t think of a better way of uplifting Northeast Louisiana than linking arms with a strong partner like LDCC and providing the best educational opportunities for the students we serve,” said ULM President Dr. Carrie L. Castille. “This agreement will not only strengthen both of our institutions, but it will also have lasting impacts on the workforce of our region.”
Both institutions are committed to seamless transfer so students may successfully complete their academic goals. The agreement ensures that each institution serves the needs of students by providing them with appropriate and accurate transfer and advising information.
“This opportunity to collaborate with the University of Louisiana Monroe to build stronger pathways for student success is exceptional. This opens new doors for students to continue their education and strengthen their skills through the Bachelor of Applied Sciences,” said LDCC Chancellor Dr. Justin Hoggard. “This is more than a partnership; this is a strategic and intentional investment in the future of Northeast Louisiana’s educational workforce.”
The goals of the agreement include improving the transfer and advising process for the benefit of students and identifying faculty members in each program who will coordinate and serve as advisors for students transferring in designated programs. Additionally, LDCC students who transfer to ULM as part of this agreement are eligible for the ULM Scholastic Transfer Award scholarship, provided they meet the necessary enrollment and academic requirements.
The agreement is effective immediately and will be reviewed annually by the Chief Academic Officers of each institution.
For more information about ULM, please visit ulm.edu.
For more information about Louisiana Delta Community College, please visit ladelta.edu.
