QCC President Luis Pedraja on Veteran Support, Enrollment Growth and the College’s First Athletic Hall of Fame

Military training can count toward college credit at QCC. President Dr. Luis Pedraja joins Radio Worcester to discuss veteran support

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WORCESTER, MA-Military training can count toward a college degree at Quinsigamond Community College. QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja joined Radio Worcester to explain how the Worcester college helps veterans turn that experience into academic credit and prepare for civilian careers. He also discussed rising enrollment and QCC’s first Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame class.

How QCC helps veterans earn college credit

QCC reviews military training and experience through a Joint Services Transcript evaluation. Veterans and active-duty students may qualify for academic credit based on that review. Pedraja discussed how the college supports military students as they build on skills they already have and train for civilian careers.

Free community college helps drive enrollment growth

Pedraja said Massachusetts’ free community college program is helping drive enrollment growth at QCC. The program covers tuition and required fees for eligible students after other grant aid is applied. Healthcare, nursing, transfer studies and general studies are among the popular areas he highlighted.

His advice for students planning their schedules is to register early. Online sections and introductory courses are in high demand, and registering sooner gives students more choices.

QCC honors its first Athletic Hall of Fame class

The inaugural Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes former student-athletes, coaches, teams and supporters who helped shape QCC athletics. The first class includes the 2006–07 men’s basketball team, which went 28–7 and reached the NJCAA Division III Final Four.

Listen to the full Radio Worcester interview with Dr. Luis Pedraja for more on veteran services, course demand and the first Hall of Fame class.