TCC Partners with NSU for Passport Program

Tidewater Community College (TCC) President Dr. Marcia Conston and Norfolk State University (NSU) President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston signed an agreement on Monday to create the Passport Program. A pathway to prepare TCC students for a seamless transition to NSU for the completion of a bachelor’s degree.

The Passport Program offers students who need additional preparation prior to enrolling at NSU, the chance to excel at TCC and guarantee their admission to NSU once they have earned at least 16 credits at TCC with at least a 2.0 GPA

Conston and Adams-Gaston signed the agreement at NSU’s Wilder Center among members of both institutions who worked to make the partnership a reality.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with NSU. The Passport Program is an additional opportunity for students in Hampton Roads to benefit from our shared interest of success in higher education throughout our region,” Conston said.

TCC has campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. It is the second largest of the 23 Virginia community colleges, enrolling nearly 25,000 students.

“This partnership allows us to provide access, opportunity and a phenomenal education experience to students that is focused on their success and growth,” Adams-Gaston said.

TCC students will receive a number of benefits through the Passport Program:

• Co-advising through both TCC and NSU to better support preparation and transition
• Join student orientation for TCC and NSU students.
• Early access to events and support services while reducing the time to earn their degree.  
• Early access to NSU’s on-campus events like athletic events, student life events, financial literacy workshops.

“We look forward to welcoming TCC students into the NSU community,” Adams-Gaston said.