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Roberts Wesleyan University Named a Teach-Out Partner for Alliance University
Roberts Wesleyan to provide pathways to Alliance students continuing their studies in fall 2023.
Roberts Wesleyan University has been named a teach-out partner Alliance University —providing a seamless and cost-effective transition experience for students to finish their studies. As a partner in the cause of Christian Higher Education, Roberts Wesleyan desires to create a place for Alliance students to feel at home as they weather this challenging transition. Our communities share much in common, including a deep commitment to Christ-centered education, and a desire for students to have the confidence and competence to lead in their communities. Roberts will waive all transfer application and admissions fees and will work to match or reduce current out-of-pocket costs for tuition, housing and meals.
The agreement applies to currently enrolled students in good academic and social standing as well as incoming first-year students. Committed to preparing graduates who are thoughtful, spiritually mature and service-oriented, Roberts is prepared to provide further assistance and support tailored to students opting to start or complete their academic careers in their chosen fields and will transfer equivalent earned credits to ensure students graduate on time.
“We have deep empathy and compassion for those who were looking forward to their next year at Alliance University. As long time partner in the work of Christian higher education in the state of New York, we grieve for our colleagues and we put our focus on Alliance students” said Kimberley Wiedefeld, Vice President for Enrollment Strategy and Marketing at Roberts Wesleyan University. “As New York’s leading university for character education, we take great pride in being named a teach-out partner to provide a seamless transition to continue to experience a Christ-centered affordable, and high-quality education at Roberts.”
Roberts Wesleyan offers a broad range of more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and adult degree-completion programs across disciplines in health care, education, business, criminal justice, social sciences and other areas. Northeastern Seminary, named teach out partner for Alliance’s DMin in Christian Leadership in the Global Context program, aligned with Northeastern's DMin in Transformational Leadership.
“Alliance programs closely align with ours for Psychology (BA), Nursing (BS) and Criminal Justice (BS),” Wiedefeld said. “Roberts is a strategic choice for students looking for an in-person experience on campus, and we look forward to showing them all our campus and the Greater Rochester community has to offer.”
Per the agreement, student-athletes at Alliance will have the opportunity to consider joining one of Roberts’ 20 NCAA Division II athletic teams, including four inaugural sports programs—Women's Field Hockey, Men's Volleyball, Women's Triathlon, and Esports—starting in the fall. Qualification for athletic scholarships in overlapping programs will also be considered for students hoping to continue their athletic journey as a Roberts Redhawk. The Redhawks are the only NCAA Division II team in Rochester, competing as a member of the East Coast Conference.
Informational resource pages and guides for students considering transferring to Roberts Wesleyan can be found here.
Roberts has also appointed Kristen Nielsen, Director of Recruitment, to serve as a trusted point of contact for students at Alliance to address any questions, needs or concerns for students seeking more information about transferring to Roberts.
“We know this transition may be overwhelming for many,” Wiedefeld said. “Our promise is that each student, regardless of where they are in their academic journey, will receive the resources and support to continue their education and we look forward to welcoming them to Roberts Wesleyan University.”