Hopkinsville Community College officials say a student transition center is expected to open at the local college to provide a one-stop shop for students and veterans seeking to further their education.

Officials will be unveiling its new student transition center during two open house events on Thursday, November 8^th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and then Wednesday, November 14^th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The new center will be located inside the Technology Center room and will have four on-site, four-year university partners from Murray State University, Lindsey Wilson College, Austin Peay State University and Western Kentucky University.

The center will also have a transfer advisor, a veterans affairs certifying official, a computer lab, resource library and a receptionist for students seeking advice.

Officials say several student workers will also be employed at the center and will serve as peer advisors to visiting students.

For more information about the newly established Student Transition Center, contact 270-707-3805.
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