Program Overview

Introduction to the Alliance for Cooperative Course Exchange in the Plant Sciences

The Alliance for Cooperative Course Exchange in the Plant Sciences (ACCEPtS) is a consortium of universities that includes the University of Arkansas, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, and Oklahoma State University. The primary goal of ACCEPtS is to provide a mechanism for participating universities to share undergraduate and graduate courses in the plant agricultural sciences.

Program Basics

ACCEPtS aims to increase the number of courses offered to students by sharing courses among the participating universities. Additionally, the program allows off-campus students to take courses online at a distance.

Benefits for Students

• Increased access to a diverse curriculum in the plant sciences
  • Opportunity to take courses from other participating universities
  • Ability to take courses online at a distance

Benefits for Universities

• Ability to share undergraduate and graduate courses in the plant agricultural sciences
  • Increased course offerings for students
  • Opportunity for institutional collaboration and agreement

Institutional Agreement

The program involves an institutional agreement among the participating universities, facilitating the sharing of courses and resources.

Course Sharing and Accessibility

The ACCEPtS program enables the sharing of courses among the participating universities, making a wider range of courses accessible to students. This includes the opportunity for students to take courses online, enhancing flexibility and accessibility in education.

Consortium Members

The ACCEPtS consortium consists of the following universities:

• University of Arkansas
• Louisiana State University
• Mississippi State University
• Oklahoma State University