(Richmond, IN)--IU East and Richmond High School have announced a brand new partnership that admits hundreds of RHS students into IU East.  Here’s how it works…sophomores, juniors, and seniors at RHS with a 2.5 GPA or higher are now automatically admitted to IU East through the university’s seamless admission program.  "These students are the leaders of tomorrow.  If we're going to be ready for tomorrow, we have to do something today," said IU East Chancellor Dennis Rome.  And, here’s RCS Superintendent Dr. Curtis Wright:  "I could not be more excited for our students, for our faculty and staff, and for our entire corporation."  IU East said that one of the primary goals is to help students see college as an achievable next step.