Chaffey District signs guaranteed enrollment agreement with Whitworth

Ontario, CA – The Chaffey Joint Union High School District (CJUHSD) now has agreements with a dozen universities, guaranteeing admission for Chaffey District students who meet acceptance requirements.

The District’s Board of Trustees has signed a memorandum of understanding with Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, CJUHSD’s 12th guaranteed-enrollment agreement. Chaffey previously entered into MOUs with Cal State San Bernardino, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal Baptist University, University of Redlands, University of La Verne, Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, Grand Canyon University, Fresno Pacific University and Florida A&M University.

The agreement with Whitworth provides a guaranteed pathway to admission and financial support for 12th grade students who earn a 3.6 weighted grade-point average and have met or are on track to meet their A-G requirements.

“We are proud to partner with Whitworth University in supporting our students as they continue their educational journeys. Our mission is to ensure that all Chaffey District students graduate high school prepared for college and career, and guaranteed-enrollment agreements such as this move us that much closer to fulfilling this commitment,” said Dr. Mathew Holton, CJUHSD Superintendent.

“This partnership with Chaffey Joint Union High School District represents an exciting opportunity to open doors for students to attend one of the Pacific Northwest’s top universities,” said Josh Hibbard, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Whitworth. “We are removing barriers and simplifying the college admissions process, ensuring that talented and hardworking students from Chaffey schools can focus on their dreams instead of worrying about ‘if’ they’ll get in. This agreement demonstrates Whitworth’s commitment to providing access to an exceptional education for students who are ready to thrive academically, grow personally, and prepare to lead lives of purpose.”

Hibbard said that Whitworth University has been transforming lives for over 130 years “by combining academic excellence with deep care for every student’s personal growth. At Whitworth, education is about more than earning a degree – it’s about becoming the best version of yourself. Our mission to educate both the mind and heart means that students aren’t just prepared for their first job; they’re equipped for meaningful lives of leadership and service.”