Articulation agreement established between Lake Superior State University and Northwestern Michigan College

Lake Superior State University has entered into an articulation agreement that will give students from Northwestern Michigan College, a two-year institution, the opportunity to seamlessly transfer to Lake Superior State University’s School of Engineering and Technology in order to pursue a bachelor degree in a number of engineering-related programs.

According to an article on Lake Superior State University’s website, the school’s interim president, Dr. Lynn Gillette, was quoted as saying, “We are thrilled to solidify our partnership with Northwestern Michigan College. These articulation agreements not only streamline the academic journey for aspiring engineers but also underscore our commitment to providing accessible and high-quality engineering education.”

The goal of the articulation agreement is to provide a clear pathway for students who complete pre-engineering studies at Northwestern Michigan College to transfer to Lake Superior State University to complete their education and earn a bachelor degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering. The pathway will give students the ability to graduate with a bachelor degree after two or two-and-a-half years at Lake Superior State University. 

Jim Devaprasad, who serves as a professor and the Director of Robotics Center at Lake Superior State University, commented on the articulation agreement, noting that it is only one of several the university has recently implemented. He said, “Under the leadership of Dr. Paul Weber, Chair of the School of Engineering and Technology, nearly all faculty in the School of Engineering & Technology at LSSU have been collaborating with counterparts in Michigan community colleges to establish articulation agreements. In addition to recently signed agreements with NMC and Bay College, relationships have been established with Alpena Community College, North Central Michigan College, and many others. Similar to Chris Gomez, transfer students have done quite well at LSSU and graduated to outstanding engineering careers.”

Chris Gomez, who is a 2021 graduate of Lake Superior State University, studied Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering at the university after transferring from Northwestern Michigan College, well before the new articulation agreement was put into place. He now works as an Automation Engineer at Applied Manufacturing Technologies. Gomez shared his experience attending both schools and what he got out of the experience, saying, “NMC provided me with a solid foundation and the flexibility to explore my interests in engineering. Upon transferring to LSSU, I found a vibrant community and specialized programs that perfectly aligned with my career goals.” He continued, “The combination of technical expertise and practical experience gained from NMC and LSSU has equipped me to tackle real-world challenges at AMT. I am immensely grateful for the seamless transition facilitated by these articulation agreements.”

For more information about Lake Superior State University, visit the school’s website.