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Johnson County Partner Program

What is JCPP?

Let us help you piece together a four-year plan at MNU, partnering with you from day one, while you pursue your two-year opportunity at Johnson County Community College.

While you pursue your Associate’s at JCCC, you will take one class per semester right here at MNU. That class will be billed at our exclusive Partner Program rate, which is nearly the same as what you’ll pay at JCCC.

When you complete your time at JCCC, you’ll be at least 11 credits ahead, having possibly earned multiple transfer scholarships, and will have unlocked the full resources and communities of these two premiere JoCo institutions.

Program Snapshot

  • You'll never have to leave the county! MNU and JCCC campuses are separated by less than 5 miles.
  • Eliminate the stress of transferring by operating as an MNU student from day 1!
  • Benefit from the strength of two phenomenal institutions fighting alongside one another to help you succeed!
  • Having advisors on both ends guiding you, ensures the most efficient use of time and money
  • We're building affinity groups for partner program participants and commuter students.

At JCCC

  • Go to JCCC full time (12 hours) and seek to attain your associates degree, there.
  • Pursue associates degrees and classes that may be exclusive to JCCC.
  • Your FAFSA and all your financial aid conversations go through JCCC.

At MNU

  • Take one class per semester at MNU.
  • If you are a first-year, first-semester student, that first class will be a combination of our Freshman and Department Seminars, teaching you valuable skills and plugging you into critical communities.
  • Other than first-year, first-semester seminar pathway, there are no limits or expectations on which class you choose to pursue at MNU. Use your one class to fulfill prerequisites, any faith-based classes, or just explore an area of interest.
  • The “a la carte” MNU price is just $110 a credit hour.
  • MNU Athletics are not available via this program, until transferring over full time, but performing arts and other extracurricular activities may very well be an option!
  • You’ll have access to ALL MNU facilities and servies.

Apply Today!

Fill out applications at both JCCC and MNU and we’ll partner with you, throughout the process!

A representative from MNU’s admissions team will serve as the point person in this program and will connect with you directly!

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Admissions Events

March Virtual College Affordability Seminar
Online
Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:00am
to Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:00am
Are you a parent or student wondering how best to navigate the college financial aid process? Join our admissions staff for our Virtual Financial Aid Seminar, where you will be provided with tools for college financial planning.
March Virtual College Affordability Seminar
Humanities Preview
Bell Cultural Events Center
Apr 23, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:00pm
If you're interested in majoring in Digital Communications, History, or English, this preview day is for YOU!
Humanities Preview
April Virtual College Affordability Seminar
Online
Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:00am
to Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:00am
Are you a parent or student wondering how best to navigate the college financial aid process? Join our admissions staff for our Virtual Financial Aid Seminar, where you will be provided with tools for college financial planning.
April Virtual College Affordability Seminar

Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences partnership program:

  • Students spend 3 years at MNU and 4 years at KCU
  • Requirement for Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is waived
  • Students graduate with a degree from both institutions (B.S. from MNU and D.O. from KCU)
  • The Program is available at both Kansas City and Joplin campuses

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

  • Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
  • Have a minimum ACT score of 28
  • Participate in community service
  • Have a dedication to the field of osteopathic medicine
  • Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at KCU students must:

  • Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
  • Complete a minimum of 99 hours of course work at MNU
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25
  • Maintain a science coursework GPA of 3.5
  • Participate in KCU-Com’s weeklong Summer Learning Enhancement Program
  • Complete the following course with a grade of “C” or higher at MNU:
    • Biological Sciences 12 hours
    • Chemistry 13 hours
    • Biochemistry 3 hours
    • Physics 8 hours
    • English Composition 6 hours

 

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Rion Taylor at rgtaylor@mnu.ed

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