Pathways to More
Pathways to More is designed for Gateway students planning to complete their associate degree and transfer to Thomas More University, this innovative partnership provides the support, guidance, and resources you need for a smooth, successful transition to a four-year degree.
Benefits of Pathways to More:
- Students receive personalized academic advising from both institutions to ensure they stay on track to meet their goals;
- Students are eligible to take up to four courses from Thomas More University at the Gateway tuition rate prior to transfer;
- Students will have access to a transfer coordinator for support before, during, and after their transition;
- Students will have access to Thomas More resources (e.g. library, tutoring, etc.), events (e.g. sporting and theater events), and facilities (e.g. Five Seasons Family Sports Club, etc.)
- Students are guaranteed direct admission upon completion of the associate degree if they are in good academic standing at Gateway – no additional application or application fees. Note: Some specific programs may have additional requirements for entry into the major.
For more information or to apply to the program, click here.
FAQ
Students must be enrolled in and actively pursuing an associate degree at Gateway and plan to transfer to Thomas More University. A minimum GPA is required: students with fewer than 12 college credit hours after high school must have a 3.0 high school GPA, while those with 12 or more college credit hours must have a 2.0 KCTCS GPA. To remain in good standing, students must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
That’s the best part – it’s free to participate! If you choose to complete a course (or more) at Thomas More as part of the program, you will be assessed tuition at the Gateway rate (for up to four courses).
Complete the free application online. There is no deadline to apply. The sooner you apply, the sooner you receive the benefits!
Students must have contact with their Thomas More advisor before they register for a course.
Students must request an official copy of their Thomas More transcript be sent to the registrar's office at Gateway to receive credit for their Thomas More courses.
Students must apply for Gateway graduation online and notify the Thomas More Transfer Coordinator of their intention to fully transfer to Thomas More as a degree seeking student. A student will need to request a final transcript from Gateway once they receive their final grades from Gateway.
For questions about enrolling in the program, contact Gateway Transfer Services or Thomas More Transfer Services.
Gateway Transfer Services: gw-transfer@kctcs.edu or (859) 442-1630
Thomas More Transfer Services: transfer@thomasmore.edu
