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Overview

  • University of Mount Olive (UMO) courses and Randolph Community College (RCC) courses working towards an Associates of Science

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  • Students may pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture at UMO after completing THE Ag Experience.

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  • Students may transfer credits to other universities

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  • Program begins with students in their Junior or Senior year.

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Average Cost

  • Associates in AG from NCSU (Public)
    • Fees/Tuition = $37,000
    • Books = $4,000
    • Housing/Meals = $51,000

$92,000 (2022-2023)

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  • Associates in AG from UMO (Private)
    • Tuition/Fees = $90,500
    • Books = $5,000
    • Housing/Meals = $36,000

$131,500 (2022-2023)

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  • Associates in AG from Sandhills (CC)
    • Tuition/Fees = $12,000
    • Books = $5,000

$17,000 (2022-2023)

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  • Associates in AG via THE Ag Experience:
    • Nothing, but your time and effort!

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Ag Experience

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Requirements

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  • Rising Junior or Senior

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  • Good Attendance.

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  • 2.8 GPA at the end of the 10th grade year

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  • Attend an Information Session with Parents

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Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain in the program

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  • Complete the following documents:
    • UMO Application
    • RCC Application

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  • Write a one page MLA format essay stating:
    • The students ability to self-manage work and time.
    • The student’s ability to be self driven.
    • The student’s understanding of the difference between high school and college classes.

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UMO Agriculture Associates

  • RCC classes may be ONLINE or face-to-face
  • Some classes may have substitutions as needed.
  • All UMO except REL 240 will be face to face at PGHS

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College Courses Supplanting

Graduation Requirements

  • High School English IV:
    • ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry
    • ENG 112 Writing & Research
    • ENG 242 British Literature

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  • High School Chemistry:
    • CHM 151 Chemistry

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  • High School World Language:
    • SPA 111 Elem Spanish I
    • SPA 112 Elem Spanish II

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  • High School Fourth Math:
    • MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra

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  • High School American History I:
    • HIS 131 American History I

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Pacing Model

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Student Successes

  • Associate Graduates:
  • Austin Baker
  • Makenzie Harden
  • Madison Lewis
  • Taylor Martin
  • Riley Lineberry
  • Will Coltrane
  • Isaac Cecil
  • Jaeciana Garner
  • Hailey Searcy
  • Tia Meredith
  • Sara Short

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  • College Credit Transfers:
    • Carter Hill
    • Jessica Braddy
    • Jordan Ashley
    • Kimberly Chapman
    • Braxton Hinchey
    • Krista Caulder
    • Sandra Blevins
    • Charlie White
    • Joy Masserelli

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  • Current Students:
  • Colin Adams
  • Sarah Gyori
  • Ashley Spivey
  • Beau Martin
  • Katelyn Robbins
  • Kevin Fulp
  • Kinley Ferguson
  • Tanner Breedlove
  • Chloe Washburn
  • Grayson Turner
  • Rori Fredrick-Luther
  • Joseph Coltrane
  • Chase Whitaker
  • Lemuel Coltrane

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Support

  • Writing Assistance:
    • RCC Writing Lab
    • UMO ARC
      • https://www.umoarc.com/

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  • UMO Associate Instructors @PGHS:
    • Mrs. Amy Kidd
    • Mrs. Wylene Johnson

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  • UMO Program Director:
    • Dr.Sandra Maddox
  • Assistant Dean
    • Dr Robert Davis

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  • RCC Career Coach @PGHS:
    • Mrs. Stacy Pan

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  • Career Development Coordinator @PGHS:
    • Mr. Chris Atkins

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