Collin College Academic Alliance
Academic Alliance Overview
Collin College, Texas State University (TXST), and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) have joined forces to create the Collin College Academic Alliance. Located at the Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, the Academic Alliance will begin in the Spring semester of 2025. You can co-enroll at Collin College and a top-notch university, and earn an associate degree while seamlessly earning a bachelor’s degree.
Save Money! Taking many of your courses through Collin College will save you thousands of dollars in tuition.
Experience Convenience! You never have to leave Collin County to earn a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University or The University of Texas at Dallas. Advising is available online or at the Collin College Technical Campus.
Enjoy Alliance Perks! You will be a Collin College and a university partner student, so you can reap the benefits of student access to sports, events, advising, and library resources at Collin College and the partner university.
Degrees Offered
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The University of Texas at Dallas |
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Beginning Spring 2025 (TXST):
Beginning Fall 2025 (TXST): • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education: EC-6 w/ESL Endorsement Special Education for EC-12
For Instructional Aides: Applied EC-6 w/ESL Endorsement Applied Special Education EC-12
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Beginning Spring 2025 (UTD): • Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology (CIST) • Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics/AI (BUAN)
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Note: All degrees are pending approvals from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. |
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Academic Alliance FAQs
Yes, either online or with an advisor from the partner school who is stationed at the Technical Campus in Allen.
The bachelor’s degree will be from the university (TXST or UTD), but you will also earn an associate degree from Collin College at the same time.
Yes, the credit hours will be combined to determine eligibility, and you will only have to apply for financial assistance with one school.
The Collin College courses will be charged Collin College rates, and the university partner school courses will be charged at the university partner school tuition rates.
Yes
Submit official documents to Collin College or the university you plan to attend. No need to submit to both institutions.
How to participate in the Academic Alliance
- Choose a program
Select a degree below to learn more about the program details and requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Computer Engineering Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology – Electrical Engineering Technology Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (TXST)
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science – Clinical Exercise Science Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology (UTD)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics/AI (UTD)
- Contact the Academic Alliance Team at Collin College
Office of Academic Partnerships
2550 Bending Branch Way
Allen, Texas 75013Email: acadalliance@datsumoki.net
Phone: 972.599.3167
- Apply for Admissions
Apply to Collin College and the University Partner school which is offering your program of choice
Apply now! - Enroll at Collin College
Once accepted to Collin College, you may enroll in the courses denoted to Collin College.
Enroll now! - Enroll at an Academic Alliance partner school
Once accepted to the Academic Alliance partner school, enroll in the courses denoted to the partner school.
Texas State University
The University of Texas at Dallas
Select a degree below to learn more about the program details and requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Computer Engineering Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology – Electrical Engineering Technology Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (TXST)
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science – Clinical Exercise Science Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology (UTD)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics/AI (UTD)
Office of Academic Partnerships
2550 Bending Branch Way
Allen, Texas 75013
Email: acadalliance@datsumoki.net
Phone: 972.599.3167
Apply to Collin College and the University Partner school which is offering your program of choice
Apply now!Once accepted to Collin College, you may enroll in the courses denoted to Collin College.
Enroll now!Once accepted to the Academic Alliance partner school, enroll in the courses denoted to the partner school.
Texas State UniversityThe University of Texas at Dallas
Financial Aid Information
| Collin College Financial Aid | Texas State University Financial Aid | The University of Texas at Dallas Financial Aid |
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